Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Remote Ocean Systems News

Figure 1. Stony Brook University PhD candidate, Ashley Nicoll, assembles the interior mount for a GoPro Hero/CamDo Blink controller time lapse underwater camera. The springs are used to gently press the camera against the interior face of the acrylic viewport. Read about Ashley’s MS project in Lander Lab #2, MTR, Vol. 65, #3, March/April 2022. (Photo by Kevin Hardy, Global Ocean Design.)

MTR100: Underwater Cameras, Lights and Ocean Landers

cameras include:Arctic Rays (FL) Barlus (CN) Birns (CA) DeepSea Power & Light (CA) Deep Trekker (ON) Deepwater Exploration (CA) Imenco (UK) J.W. Fishers (MA) MacArtney/LuxusOutland Technology (LA) Reach Robotics (AUS) (formerly Blueprint Labs) Remote Ocean Systems (CA)ROVSCO (TX) Sidus Solutions (CA)SubAqua Imaging (CA) SubC Imaging (NL) Teledyne Marine/Bowtech (DK) ConclusionsBuilding you own underwater imaging system provides insight to what manufacturers have faced, and what questions to ask sales reps. You can see the engineering

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ROS Introduces Fluorescent Floodlight

Remote Ocean Systems (ROS) has introduced the ROS LUV-LED, an oceanographic floodlight specifically designed for coral fluorescence.   At 440 nanometers, the light output is suited for safely enhancing the appearance of coral and underwater eco systems. The LUV-LED is depth rated to 4,000 meters and is powered by 120/220 VAC with various connector options available.   Light type: LED Lumen output:  5,900 Lux output:  2,200 Color temp.: 6,700° Kelvin Voltage:  120/220 VAC  Power: 250 watts, 2.2/ 1.1 amps Efficiency:  78 lumens/watts Beam angle-flood:

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ROS Introduces New Positioner Technology

Remote Ocean Systems (ROS) has developed a new lightweight pan and tilt positioner that can be computer controlled and programmed. The new P15 positioner includes a heavy-duty connector that enables RS485 communication protocol for precise positioning and allows for field firmware upgrades. The P15 is a smaller, lightweight rugged design that is ideal for small ROV’s and bridge and dam inspections. It can handle payloads to 15 lbs with an accuracy level of 0.1”+/- 0.1”. The P15 is available air filled (70 meters) or oil filled for depths to 6,000 meters.

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MTR100: Remote Ocean Systems

For more than 40 years Remote Ocean Systems (ROS) has been an industry leader in the development and manufacture of camera, lighting and positioning systems for extreme oceanographic, industrial, commercial and military applications and environments.   ROS’ staff includes experts in video engineering, mechanical design, reliability engineering, EMI resistivity and radiation resistance design, and its product line includes underwater video cameras, lights, rugged pan and tilt positioning systems, video inspection systems and control systems manufactured primarily for the oceanographic

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Demo Event Showcases Cutting-edge Offshore Instrumentation

featured specialist equipment manufacturers from the US, Canada and France who took the opportunity to highlight developments in a range of areas.   Using Forum’s newly opened purpose built 6x5x4.5m test tank in Aberdeen, representatives from ITER systems, EMO Marine Technologies and Remote Ocean Systems (ROS) were able to display a number of products that had not previously been demonstrated in Scotland’s North-East.   Christian Blinkenberg, sales director for global services at Forum, said: “Financial pressures across the industry have placed stricter limits on those travelling

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New LED Flood/Spotlight from ROS

Remote Ocean Systems offers new L-300 LED spot or floodlight with full-range dimming   The new ROS L300 AC flood or spotlight features a new, full-range dimming technology as well as brilliant illumination, the manufacturer said. Depth rated to 60,000 meters, the L300 offers 7,500 lumens illumination and features full-range, flicker-free dimming control, from zero to max. The compact 42 LED light array design is also new and offers brilliant spot or flood illumination and long operating life underwater. Connection options include side or rear mounting with multiple connectors available.

L300 (Image: ROS)

Remote Ocean Systems Bags Subsea LEDs Order

Aberdeen-based Remote Ocean Systems Ltd. (ROS) announced it has sold a significant number of subsea LEDs to ROVOP, an independent provider of subsea remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).   Following technical demonstrations and trials, ROS is providing ROVOP with 32 L300 LED floodlights and 24 MVLED-II spotlights for ROVOP’s newest FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics Ultra-Heavy Duty and Heavy Duty Work Class ROVs.   Released in mid-2014, the L300 is ROS’s latest next generation subsea LED with full range flicker free dimming on either AC or DC power.   The L300 has

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OI 2014 Technology Preview

processing workflow, CZMIL produces simultaneous bathymetry, water column characterization, object detection, and seafloor classification.  CZMIL is the only system actively producing seamless land-to-water 3D data and imagery, performing well even in shallow turbid or muddy bottom waters. Remote Ocean Systems The new C600 color zoom camera puts you in control. Its user-selectable SD and HD functionality offers great flexibility and value. Key features and specifications include: 30x optical zoom; 4,500 meter depth rating; Titanium housing; 66° field of view (diagonal) in water at full wide

MacArtney Steps Up System Sales Capacity

and systems with returns for companies and customers alike. Nick brings specialist skills and experience in developing, selling and supporting underwater technology systems and products to match complex customer needs. This experience has been acquired through several years at the service of Remote Ocean Systems, where Nick has held positions such as Engineering Manager and Operations Manager, working cross functionally with sales and engineering to develop proposals for customer systems and custom specified products. In relation to the system sales related reinforcement of the MacArtney Inc. Northeast

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