U.S. Gulf of Mexico marks first ever subsea inspection by remote subsea inspection vessel
SubC Imaging's real-time streaming solution enabled the first remote subsea inspection in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico at Woodside's Shenzi asset, 121 miles offshore Louisiana. In collaboration with contractor Wood, the technology provided a high-quality live video feed to an onshore operations center.This ABS-approved inspection overcame traditional delays by transmitting secure, high-resolution video onshore, eliminating the need for full onboard inspection teams and reducing offshore exposure. Teams reviewed footage instantly, identified anomalies, and conducted re-inspections in real time, shortening reporting from months to days.Adam Rowe, VP of software at SubC Imaging, stated that remote inspections fundamentally enhance response times, safety, and cost efficiency. Clinton Jensen, subsea inspection lead at Wood, highlighted how the streaming capabilities align with smarter offshore operations.
Rayfin Uplink Brings 4K Capability to Legacy ROVs
On December 2, 2025, SubC Imaging launched the Rayfin Uplink, a camera solution upgrading legacy and analogue ROVs to HD and 4K imaging without fibre-optic rewiring or major overhauls.The system uses existing coax or twisted-pair cabling in ROV tethers for real-time digital video and includes built-in single-channel DVR+ recording, upgradable to multi-channel. It supports sectors including energy, marine science, environmental monitoring, defence, and subsea engineering.Rayfin Uplink streamlines workflows by allowing topside recording, review, and data capture, bridging old assets to modern standards and reducing retrofit costs.
Rayfin Camera Line for 2025 Inspections
SubC Imaging promoted its Rayfin cameras for 2025 offshore inspections, including Rayfin Benthic for deepwater up to 6000 meters, Rayfin Coastal and Micro for shallower operations up to 500 meters. All feature 12MP stills, 4K/HD streaming, LiquidOptics lenses, and Rayfin Rapid Digital Imaging.The DVR + Overlay system integrates recording, playback, tagging, and export in one workflow, paired with rugged laptops. The Rayfin Single Channel Inspection system combines camera, lighting, and laser control for efficient data organization with GPS and sensor overlays.Laser solutions provide FDA-compliant scale measurement for precise inspections of corrosion and damage.
Strategic Partnerships and Integrations
SubC Imaging formed a strategic partnership with Seismic Asia Pacific to expand advanced underwater imaging in the Asia-Pacific region. It also signed an exclusive global partnership with STR Subsea, integrating SubC cameras as OEM equipment.A new integration with Orphie streamlines subsea video capture and streaming via DVR+ Overlay, simplifying configuration.
Industry Trends and Presence Analysis
SubC Imaging will exhibit at Ocean Business 2025, April 8-10 at the National Oceanography Centre. Its Rayfin cameras contributed to 2025 marine technology trends, documenting anchor damage for scientific evidence.