Underwater Insights

VideoRay-Photo Contest Fan Fave Winner Umberto Severino Welcome to our celebration of creativity and innovation as we proudly announce the winners of our global photo contest! This year’s competition showcased the versatility and impact of VideoRay products in action, with stunning submissions from photographers across the globe, including Italy, Waterloo,

Tom has almost 40 years of experience in underwater recovery. He began with drag bar methods, advanced to using side-scan sonar in the 90s, and then shifted to remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) in the early 2000s. His specialty lies in using side-scan sonar and VideoRay ROVs for recovery work. Despite

In this enlightening presentation, we learn about Salome’s exploration of the deep-sea ecosystems within the Galapagos Islands. One of the key highlights was the revelation of a rare kelp forest thriving at depths beyond conventional scuba diving limits, challenging prevailing assumptions about kelp’s habitat preferences in colder, nutrient-rich waters. The

Jennifer Wetz provides a comprehensive overview of research conducted over several years focusing on the Gulf of Mexico’s artificial habitat, particularly the use of VideoRay technology for surveys. The research aimed to assess artificial habitats like oil and gas platforms, ships, and reefs created from decommissioned structures. The Gulf of

Table of Contents In an emergency, you may need to pilot your remotely operated vehicle (ROV) through strong currents. Without the proper thrust, tether or piloting technique, you risk damaging your vehicle and compromising the mission. In this blog, we’ll give you 13 tips for operating your underwater ROV in

There’s a good reason many agencies use remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to inspect locks, dams, and reservoirs. Actually, there are at least five good reasons. Agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation have relied on VideoRay for ROVs to tackle various assignments,

Looking for a reliable resource to better understand your VideoRay remotely operated vehicle (ROV)? Then check out our new Training Library! This is where you can find online lessons that are focused on technology, products, management, operation and maintenance of our ROVs. There are several sections of the library that you can

A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) can play a critical role in drowning victim recoveries. But to get the most out of the equipment, it’s best to plan ahead. Here are six tips to maximize the ROV’s capabilities, provided by Tom Crossmon, who owns a consulting company in Duluth, Minn., and

A recovery operation with a ROV requires a lot of preparation in advance. The last thing you want is to run into a snafu while trying to get the sub in the water or when it’s submerged. Here is a quick rundown of 11 prep tips to consider: All personnel

​If you’ve run into a problem operating your VideoRay ROV, here are seven basic troubleshooting guidelines that could be helpful in addressing the situation: Review the user manual to see if an issue can be answered. Each system comes with a manual and the latest versions are stored on our

Depending on the assignment, you may encounter confined spaces or cluttered areas when operating your ROV. Under such circumstances, you need to consider several things before proceeding: Avoid Do you truly need to enter the confined space or area? The best way to mitigate risks is to avoid them all

Welcome to another edition of “Insights.” These posts are intended to provide guidance on how to operate your ROV during challenging missions and in a variety of situations. Following up on Part 1 of our first “Insights” blog regarding 9 tips for operating a ROV in strong currents, here are

Looking to get the most out of your remotely operated vehicle (ROV)? We’re here to help you with a new series called “Insights.” These posts will provide guidance on how to operate your ROV during challenging missions and in a variety of situations, such as maneuvering in strong currents or

The May edition of Marine Technology Reporter features a roundtable discussion with ROV industry leaders, including Chris Gibson, VideoRay’s Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Business Development, about subsea innovations in the defense industry. Check out the insights here.  

Twenty VideoRay employees used training they recently received from the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) to begin solving some real-time issues facing the Pottstown company. Jeff Kopenitz, a DVIRC instructor, met with the employees during two sessions, one in February and one in March. Four more sessions are scheduled