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24 st / July 2015 www.sea-technology.com Intuitive Controls The top controller for all SEAMOR ROVs is a compact, rugged unit featuring a 19-inch LCD screen. Both the screen and control panel are integrated into a Pelican (Torrance, California) case. The layout of the controls is designed to be easy to learn and intuitive for users, and the on-screen overlay displays all of the key information in an easy-to- interpret manner. Standard Power Needs Both the Steelhead and Chinook are powered from stan- dard mains AC (120/240 V AC), which means that users can operate the ROVs anywhere an AC outlet is available. This makes operating off of a standard generator easy and en- sures that users do not need to make any special power ar- rangements at the job site. Strict Quality Control, Reliable Customer Service SEAMOR Marine's engineering teams have gone the ex- tra mile to make sure that the electronics and the mechani- cal design are as high-quality as possible, while retaining the ability for both the Steelhead and Chinook ROVs to be rugged and able to work in deep and challenging en- vironments. All vehicles and their components have been bench and feld tested. Li likened SEAMOR ROVs to pickup trucks—they are the vehicles you need and can rely on at the work site, saying "Other ROVs might look fancier or sleeker, but they won't have the power or ability to get the job done like the Steelhead and the Chinook." SEAMOR Marine is proud to carry out all of its research, development and product assembly in house at its facility on the west coast of Canada and stands behind its products with a 24-month warranty. Wherever possible, SEAMOR Marine works with clients to address issues rather than leave them to implement costly and complex replacement proce- dures on their own. An extended relationship with customers defned what new innovations should be incorporated into the Steelhead and Chinook systems. SEAMOR continues to listen and adapt based on user feedback. Simply put, customers come frst at SEAMOR Marine. The company works with each client to insure they are fully trained to operate the ROV, and the team is available around the clock to answer questions and resolve problems. A worldwide network of dealers helps to provide local sup- port, too. ST tomers would fnd helpful when setting up and using their vehicle. Improved Hydrodynamics, Flow Through Both the foats and the frames of the Steelhead and the Chinook have been redesigned to improve each vehicle's hydrodynamics and fow through. The new streamlined shapes of the ROVs don't just look great; the sleek lines of both vehicles have been engineered to help with operat- ing and fying the ROV, and generally controlling the ROV while in motion. Reduced drag wastes less thruster power in turbulence and also delivers greater vehicle speed. Versatile, Modular Frames As with SEAMOR's former models, the Steelhead and the Chinook are both built on open-format frames. These not only reduce the overall weight of the vehicle (making them easy to launch by hand), but the open frames also provide versatile platforms upon which a variety of customer-chosen accessories can be mounted. Even our smaller model, the Steelhead, can be equipped with some of our in-house ac- cessories, such as additional lights, an auxiliary camera, a gripper and more. If there is a specifc tool or sensor need- ed, SEAMOR Marine has substantial experience with cus- tom integrations, too. Improved User Experience SEAMOR has focused on making the Steelhead and Chi- nook intuitive and enjoyable to use by customers. In addi- tion to the improvements already mentioned, the engineer- ing teams also focused on making the new ROVs easier to use. SEAMOR Marine's engineering team undertook rigorous testing of the new ROVs and vehicle components. As each new modifcation was developed, the team conducted sea trials at a local research facility in the Straights of Georgia. By completing the testing in house, the engineers were able to see frsthand what changes needed to be made and en- sure that all issues were addressed prior to sending off an ROV to customers. Better, Lighter While previous ROVs were already compact and ef- fcient, the newly designed Steelhead and Chinook are both lighter in weight than their comparable predeces- sors. SEAMOR ROVs are easy to launch by hand. Even the larger Chinook does not need a winch to be deployed or retrieved. Both models can be tether-launched, too, allow- ing operators to quite literally hang the ROV by its tether as it is lowered into water. Tether-launching is a valuable asset for tank inspection and launching from challenging heights (such as from dams, bridges or higher decks on ma- rine vehicles). SEAMOR ROVs stands alone in their class for this feature. Elaine Parker is the marketing consultant for SEAMOR Marine Ltd. She has more than 10 years of project management, public relations and team leadership experience. Parker's role within a marine technology company has provided her the opportunity to apply her skills and experience to a new and exciting feld. For more information on SEAMOR products, visit seamor.com. "An extended relationship with customers defned what new innovations should be incorporated into the Steelhead and Chinook systems."