Don,

I wanted to take a couple of minutes to tell you how much I
appreciate the customer service that is provided by SeaBotix.
Whenever we have a technical problem here it is quickly trouble shot
and resolved by the service department. It is also convenient having
prior military around (Seth, Whitaker and John) who understand the
need for a quick response or even to share a joke with. The service
department has a inviting atmosphere from the moment I am greeted by
Jorge and Mark when I walk in or from guys like Kip or John Harrison
when I see them in passing. Kevin always greets me with a smile a
hand shake and an open ear for any questions or potential future
solutions that might be needed. Overall Don The service depart is
fantastic and I can not think of a place with better customer service.

I also would like to inform you of how helpful all the people in the
sales and engineering department are. I have to say that Beth's
ability to accomplish any task that I have is amazing. I really feel
like a M.V.P with how she treats all the contract and supply issues
we have and the timely manner they are accomplished. I always like
how Jeff is available for the latest tip or trick into using our
ROV's in a more practical and professional manner. Sean is a
constant act of professionalism and a arrow in the right direction
towards future ROV use and guidance for the right ROV equipment. I
always appreciate Tami's positive and welcoming attitude every time
I am there. I would also like to thank you Don for the invitation to
the company events and professional development that has been so
helpful not only in ROV areas but life as well.

I really feel that your company and the people who work there are
what make ROV Operators like myself and others so successful in the
jobs that are accomplished. The SeaBotix ROV's are several steps
above the competition and continue to prove their worth ten fold on
every job we do.

Sincerely,
Gary J Wyer

The U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Miami completed advanced training on their new ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) during a beautiful week at the SeaBotix headquarters in sunny San Diego.  The Miami Customs Officers had previously been to SeaBotix for basic training, and had been using their 5 thruster LBV150SE-5 with Crawler Skid Assembly since December. This time, they opted for an advanced training course focusing on advanced servicing, sonar use, and hull crawling. 

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A reduction in the capacity of its two intake pipes made it difficult for the Ohio American Water Co. in Ashtabula, Ohio, to meet customer demand, and the summer peak period was approaching.

The plant maintenance supervisor called Pat Murphy, president of Lake Erie Diving Inc. in Painesville, Ohio, to determine the cause of the reduction. The commercial diving company specializes in long-distance pipe and tunnel inspections and cleaning.

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Sergeant Ralph Edwards and his team successfully completed comprehensive training on their three new LBV ROVs at the SeaBotix waterfront headquarters.  The Dive Team will be integrating their LBV200L, LBV150SE-6 with Crawler Skid Assembly, and the LBV300S-6 into daily operations at the Port of LA.  Together, the three systems represent a broad range of SeaBotix ROV capabilities, including Sonar, LED lighting, Grabber, and Crawler integration.

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The increasing need for qualified and competent ROV pilots has seen the rise of schools around the world.  A new ADAS accredited ROV training school has opened up in South Australia called South Australian Underwater Training School (SAUTS).  This new school sets a new standard as the only ADAS accredited ROV school in Australia.

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With the discovery of sunken wrecks comes the discovery of untold stories.  Over the past few years there have been a few important Australian historical wrecks found.  Use of capable MiniROVs has aided in researching the wrecks and collecting valuable data.

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano visited the state of Florida on Friday May 22, and held a press conference at the Miami Seaport. Secretary Napolitano was accompanied by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and Assistant ICE Secretary John Morton. Secretary Napolitano was escorted on a tour of the Miami Seaport by Miami’s Director of Field Operations, Harold Woodward.

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Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Code 360, Divers surged two Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) technicians (ND2 Gary Wyer and ND2 Brandon Zachry) with their ROV equipment to Pago Pago, American Samoa April 25th to establish a “proof of concept” for a new Battle Damage Repair function.

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In mid 2008, a large subsurface explosion was heard at a hydro station in the US. The violence of the explosion and its concurrence with the cycling of the wicket and head gates caused the owners grave concern, with many unanswered questions regarding the nature of the event and possible damage that it had caused.

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Taiwan Nuclear Power Plant recently used their newly acquired LBV150N (N for Nuclear) system to verify the integrity of their reactor cooling tank.  Operating in a low radiation area the LBV inspected the cooling tank for signs of leakage and areas in need of repair.

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The clarity of the video was stunning. Snapper and porgies swam in front of the camera like it wasn't even there. A brilliant blue and green and yellow queen angelfish stared into the lens inquisitively. A whopper of a warsaw grouper filled the entire screen.

For the scientists, the University of South Alabama's ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) provides an intimate connection to the underwater creatures they study.

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On March 29th 2009, a SeaBotix LBV200L ROV discovered and filmed a squid egg bed at 97m (318ft) off of the La Jolla, CA coastline.  The egg bed, created by spawning California Market Squid, is one of the deepest ever filmed for this type of cephalopod.  The SeaBotix ROV was participating in a privately run squid monitoring project being organized by two local San Diego divers.

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SeaBotix participated in the 10th Annual Ironman™ 70.3 in Oceanside, CA on April 4, 2009.  Though limited to the water portion only, the SeaBotix LBV200L Mini-ROV survived the early morning start with flying colors.

The US Army TACOM has awarded SeaBotix Inc. a contract valued at up to $1.86M to deliver 27 of its LBV150SE-5 remotely-operated vehicles, with an option to extend the contract for additional systems through 2011.

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During an offshore military exercise, a foreign Navy had the misfortune of losing a Remus 600 AUV. The Remus AUV is approximately 3.25m long and weighs about 240Kg. Thrust comes from a single propeller while three variable fins provide maneuverability. Since the AUV travels at speeds up to 5 knots, it requires a fair amount of warning from its sensor inputs to make course adjustments, such as when it encounters an obstacle or an extreme variation in bottom terrain.

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In April of 2008, a Metroliner aircraft carrying mail from Sydney Australia to Brisbane crashed into the ocean about 5NM off the coast. The only person on board, the pilot, was killed in the crash. Since this was the second fatal crash involving this same model of aircraft, The Australian Transport and Safety Bureau (ATSB) was anxious to survey the wreckage and recover the black boxes to determine if there were issues with the Metroliner.

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