2023 News

The DL50 was designed with semi-submersible heavy cargo transport vessels in mind, but potential applications include operation above and below water on yacht transport carriers, offshore platforms or in a range of shallow water environments.

The durable aluminium design disperses excess heat, can be submerged to 50m and is fully watertight to protect all internal components.

More information: DL50 Submersible Deck Light / Cameras, Lights & Video

C-Dye ECO is the most environmentally acceptable offshore fluorescent leak tracing dye available in OSPAR countries such as the UK, Denmark and Norway. The dye is OCNS Gold / OCNS E with no substitutable components for UK Discharge, Yellow in Norwegian waters, and is also approved for use in Denmark. The dye is also fully in line with recent SIS (Substance in Solvent) guidelines.

This environmental pedigree has been married with outstanding performance aimed specifically towards the OceanTools DyeTector, making the dye extremely detectable in a subsea environment. C-Dye ECO is typically dosed at a ratio of 100 – 200 ppm depending on application, yielding similar or better brightness intensities when compared to other mainstream conventional dyes.

In short, we are now offering the world's most ecologically friendly dye coupled with the finest leak and dye detection system currently available.

More information: C-Dye ECO Leak Tracing Dye / Dye, Leak & Cement Detection

We have stock in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen of a wide assortment of Glenair connectors available for same or next day delivery.

OceanTools can also offer technical assistance in determining interconnect solutions for diverse subsea applications including bespoke cable assemblies.

To learn more about Glenair's interchangeable and intermountable, high quality subsea connectors, follow the links below or contact OceanTools today for reliable delivery and technical support.

More information: Glenair SuperG55 / Glenair SeaKing 700

Innova, a well renowned technology company which provide multidiscipline engineering services, products and solutions to the international underwater industry, now also include OceanTools product lines within their subsea rental catalogue.

Brian Hector, Technical Sales Manager at OceanTools, said:

“We have an active team of distributors across the world and its great to add Innova to the group. They have a long-established presence in the Norwegian North Sea region and many great customer relationships which they can enhance with OceanTools products. We are looking forward to a long and prosperous partnership.”

Stig Olsen, Sales and Marketing Director at Innova, said:

“We look forward to working with OceanTools and developing our Business Relationship for the best of our customers.”

More information: Distributors & Agents

Another market first for OceanTools, the C7-30 is a multipurpose IP camera with an integral high-intensity controllable light ring to illuminate the underwater environment and provide clear video footage at depths down to 6000m.

The compact C7-30 subsea observation camera offers an impressive 2 MP HD over IP video output with a Wide Dynamic Range providing superb video quality under all lighting conditions. The integral light ring has 12 LEDs that can provide a light output of up to 2,250 lumens the intensity of which can be varied by analogue voltage control, power cycling or serial RS485 control.

Brian Hector, Technical Sales Manager of OceanTools, said:

“This camera is a market first, offering 2MP HD streaming video with internal lights in a package of only 53mm diameter. I’m looking forward to having this camera on display at Subsea Expo.”

Visit OceanTools Ltd on stand 47 at Subsea Expo 21-23 February 2023 to learn more about the C7-30 and the full range of underwater cameras, lights, and dye detection equipment.

Kevin Parker, Managing Director of OceanTools, said:

“We are obviously delighted to have sold more than 20 units in the first week this great camera has been on the market. Our customers tell us they are moving away from standard-definition cameras. With this new addition, OceanTools are ideally placed to provide cameras for the changing market."

More information: C7 Light Ring Camera / OceanTools at Subsea Expo

The new ultra-compact D5 DyeTector has been specifically designed for installation on AUV systems with free-running data and low-power electronics and for use on smaller observation class ROVs. D5 is the first dye detector of its kind to meet the increasing use of AUVs for pipeline surveys.

Key features of this ground-breaking product include:

• Compact & lightweight design

• One thousand metres standard operating depth rating with optional 6000m

• Designed for AUVs with configurable free-running data output

• Designed for observation class ROVs with conventional serial control

• May be supplied to detect Rhodamine, Fluorescein or UV dyes

Kevin Parker, Managing Director of OceanTools, said:

“This is a very important addition to our product range, we believe it is the first AUV-mounted dye detection system to come to market.”

The first units are currently being manufactured for inclusion in Ashtead Technology’s subsea equipment rental pool. OceanTools Ltd signed an exclusive rental agreement with Ashtead Technology in March 2022. Dave Johnston, ROV Tooling Manager at Ashtead Technology, said:

“The new ultra-compact D5 will be a welcome addition to our extensive inventory of innovative technologies, and we look forward to seeing the systems performing in the field for our customers.”

More information: D5 DyeTector / Dye, Leak & Cement Detection

The EMA-5 is a high-performance, rugged, compact, and reliable multi-function electric manipulator arm designed for underwater operation on observation class ROVs. Developed by TMI Orion Dynamics, it is a five-function manipulator module offering slew, elevation, elbow bend, jaw rotation, and jaw open/close. The compact design has an embedded electronic controller, with no additional pod required. Monitoring software is available for remote operation, or a TMI-Orion Surface Control Unit can be ordered separately. The EMA-5 can be controlled with a gamepad. Cartesian mode is available, with set positions. Applications include underwater precision manipulation, scientific and environmental sample collection and subaquatic tooling and grabbing.

Jean-Marie Vachette, Subsea Robotics Sales Manager for TMI-Orion Dynamics, commented:

“We are pleased with this collaboration with OceanTools, a company known for its expertise in the world of offshore and underwater robotics, but also to have found a very professional partner with whom to collaborate on topics such as manufacturing, assembly and testing.”

Kevin Parker, Managing Director of OceanTools, added:

"We are absolutely thrilled and delighted to be working with TMI-Orion Dynamics. The EMA-5 is a well-proven rugged and dependable manipulator for which we see tremendous potential. We’re very well positioned to not just sell the arms but also to machine much of the arm as well as offering a great service and support facility. We will also be adding EMA-5 arms to our equipment rental pool.”

The EMA-5 Electric Manipulator, which will be marketed as the EM5 to fit in with OceanTools product naming protocol, is the latest addition to OceanTools’ extensive range of pioneering underwater technology, including tools and market-leading subsea cameras, lighting, and dye detection systems.

More information: EM5 Electric Manipulator Arm