Imenco UK

Underwater Camera and CCTV Systems for Naval Applications

Imenco Camera Group provides marine CCTV and underwater camera imaging technology to clients worldwide.

About Us

Using various available technologies, Imenco Camera Group designs and engineers high-quality marine closed-circuit television (CCTV) and underwater camera imaging technology for supply to navies, special forces, coastguards and security specialists around the world.

Naval surveillance systems for surface vessels

We have extensive experience designing, manufacturing and supplying specialised cameras and CCTV systems for surface navy vessels.

Imenco provides amphibious low-light surveillance systems (ALLSS) and helicopter operations surveillance systems (HOSS) with low-light capabilities and integrated MIL-SPEC CCTV surveillance systems for day and night surveillance, monitoring, safety and security purposes. These systems are available in standard definition (SD) monochrome, high-definition (HD) colour day/night, with analog and internet protocol (IP) options.

Lars Sande, Marine and Naval CCTV sales manager.

Imenco at DSEI 2021 held in London, UK.

Our ALLSS and HOSS solutions include various camera and control capabilities that meet challenging high military-level specifications. These include shock (MIL-STD-901D ‘hammer’ shock test), vibration (MIL-STD-167-1A Shipboard), electromagnetic interference (EMI) (MIL-STD-461F), and temperature and humidity (MIL-STD-810F) standards.

We also provide monitoring for above and below deck, such as flight/helideck, well deck, hangar bay, engine room, machinery space and waterline security areas.

Military-approved, PTZ naval camera

The ODIN features the latest technology in intelligent imaging and video streaming. It uses an advanced 1/2.8in STARVIS CMOS sensor with a Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and exceptional low light performance.

Key specifications of the ODIN camera include:

30x optical zoom, with 16x digital zoom and ultra-low light sensitivity of 0.01 Lux in colour day mode
Auto ICR switches to night mode for extended ultra-low light (0.0001 Lux) sensitivity with monochrome imaging
Ultra-rugged, naval 4MP IP colour pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) CCTV camera with integrated pedestal assembly, local junction box and interface cable assembly

The ODIN has been in the making for two years. This rugged PTZ is the perfect camera for external monitoring and situational awareness above decks on naval ships as well as for the limited lighting conditions in ship engineering spaces and below deck environments.

Moreover, ODIN has passed the necessary tests and is qualified to meet the strict US Navy requirements of MIL-S-901E ‘Hammer’ shock test, MIL-S-167-1A ship vibration, MIL-S-810G environmental and MIL-S-461G EMI for surface ship.

For more information on the ODIN PTZ Naval Camera, watch our Imenco ODIN PTZ Camera video.

Marine digital IP CCTV equipment for naval vessels

In addition to our entire military-qualified range, we also provide Imenco Marine CCTV, a ruggedised digital marine IP CCTV system.

Imenco Marine CCTV provides commercial-off-the-shelf surveillance monitoring as well as control and recording solutions.

The unit meets safety, security and reliability requirements for a range of commercial, coastguard and naval support vessels. It also delivers improved operational efficiency and an integrated working environment for safe and efficient management of critical vessel operations as well as the deployment and movement of ship personnel.

With a wide choice of camera viewing solutions, the system design allows for flexible configuration of operator stations with specific camera designs to suit all top-deck, below-deck and underwater monitoring applications.

System components take full advantage of the latest IP Network and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) cabling infrastructure, simplifying installation requirements, increasing flexibility and significantly reducing installation costs.

Imenco Marine CCTV is economical and can be installed on vessels that require only a few cameras as well as larger vessels that need integrated units with hundreds of cameras.

The benefits of Imenco Marine CCTV are numerous. With the simplified, cost-effective system installation using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology, the powerful and flexible video management software can be integrated with other vessel management solutions, including integrated platform management systems (IPMS) and integrated bridge systems (IBS).

Furthermore, the Open Network Video InterFace (ONVIF) compliant software and cameras allow endless integration possibilities, maximum system compatibility and flexibility, while a wide range of options and open platform allows the system to be easily customised and extended with custom solutions for access control, video analytics and other future technologies.

With DNV GL-type-approved rugged marine-grade system components for integrated bridge vessel solutions as well as Naval mil-spec and ultra-low-light camera and equipment options for extreme EMI, shock and vibration requirements, Imenco Marine CCTV can be seamlessly integrated with alarms, passive infra-red (PIR) detectors and fire-detection systems.

Global sales of the high-definition camera-viewing solutions for every monitoring application and vessel location, including topside, hazardous area, below-decks and subsea, are provided with local customer support from Imenco offices and our worldwide dealer network.

Submarine camera solutions

Imenco Marine and Naval Project Group manufacture high-performance fleet fit, low-light-level submarine camera systems for monitoring, navigation and tactical purposes. These can include, but are not limited to:

Towed array handling monitoring
Navigation assistance and visual confirmation
Diver deployment, dry deck shelter (DDS) monitoring
Periscope systems
Special operations

Imenco submarine camera solutions meet stringent MIL-SPEC qualifications, but further testing and remodeling can be carried out if required.

About Imenco

Imenco designs and manufactures topside camera units, subsea cameras, lights and lasers. With more than 40 years of expertise, we provide customers with added value and innovative solutions.

Imenco also specialises in helicopter and missile fuelling systems for both naval and commercial marine markets.

Imenco is approved by Achilles and DNV, while our integrated management system is certified according to BS-EN ISO 9001: 2015.

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Digital Marine IP CCTV Equipment

Imenco designs, develops and manufactures topside camera systems and subsea cameras, lights and lasers.

Aviation Fuelling Systems

Imenco’s history goes back to 1979 and through the acquisition of Setec Contracting in 2005, Imenco gained 28 years of knowledge and experience within the aviation fuelling industry.

Digital Helicopter Operator Surveillance System (DHOSS)

Dual Sensor Naval PTZ Camera Station, Key Features include HD colour camera / 36x optical zoom, Ultra low light monochrome mode (0.00005 Lux), and 640 x 480 LWIR uncooled thermal camera.

Projects

SSN Astute-Class Nuclear Submarines, UK

The Astute-class nuclear submarines are the UK’s most advanced and powerful attack submarines.

DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class Guided Missile Destroyers, US

The DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class vessels measure 610ft in length and have an 80.7ft beam.

Constellation-Class Guided-Missile Frigates

The Constellation-class (FFG 62) multi-mission guided-missile frigate is being developed by Fincantieri Marinette Marine for the US Navy.

Type 31 Inspiration-Class Frigate, UK

Each frigate will draw power from four MTU 20V 8000 M71 engines, with each engine producing more than 8,000kW.

Dreadnought-Class Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarines

The Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines will help maintain the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrence (CASD) capability.

KSS-III (Jangbogo-III) Class Attack Submarines, South Korea

The KSS-III submarines are being built for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) in three batches.

Protecteur Class Joint Support Ships (JSS), Canada

The Protecteur-class Joint Support Ships (JSS) will increase the endurance of a naval task group during deployments at sea.

Jan Mayen-Class Vessels

The Jan Mayen-class (P6615 Project) vessels are being built for the Norwegian Coast Guard (Kystvakten).

San Antonio Class Landing Platform Dock

The San Antonio class landing platform dock is the latest class of amphibious force ship for the US Navy.

America Class Amphibious Assault Ship

The America class amphibious assault ships are being built by Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding for the US Navy.

Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels

The Arafura class offshore patrol vessels (OPV) are being built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

Trafalgar Class Attack Submarines

Trafalgar Class nuclear-powered attack submarines are in service with the Royal Navy.

SSN Seawolf Class

The Seawolf was designed as a faster, better-armed eventual replacement for the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarines.

LHD Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ships

Wasp-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) amphibious assault ships are built by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems (formerly Litton Ingalls Shipbuilding) of Pascagoula, Mississippi, US.

Belgica Oceanographic Research Vessel

Belgica is a new state-of-art oceanographic research vessel being built by Freire Shipyard for the Belgium Navy.

Heritage-Class Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs)

Eastern Shipbuilding Group is constructing Heritage-class offshore patrol cutters (OPCs) for the US Coast Guard (USCG).

Resolve Class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) Vessel

The Resolve-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) vessel is a retrofit of MV Asterix container vessel to support the Royal Canadian Navy’s at-sea replenishment capability.

Spearhead Class Expeditionary Fast Transport Vessels

Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) ships are built by Austal USA as part of the EPF programme initiated by the US Navy.

HMNZS Aotearoa Logistics Support Vessel

HMNZS Aotearoa is a Polar-class logistics support vessel built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).

Maharaja Lela Class Littoral Combat Ships

The Maharaja Lela Class littoral combat ships (LCS) are built by Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS) for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).

MV Sycamore Multi-Role Aviation Training Vessel (MATV)

The Royal Australian Navy expected to receive its new-generation training ship MV Sycamore multi-role aviation training vessel (MATV), built by Damen Shipyards Group, in July 2017.

Maritime Sustainment Capability (MSC) Vessel

The New Zealand Defence Force's (NZDF) future ice-capable fleet replenishment tanker is scheduled to be delivered in January 2020.

Samuel Beckett Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs)

Babcock Marine’s Samuel Beckett Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) are being built for the Irish Naval Service as a part of a fleet replacement programme.

Harry DeWolf-Class Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS)

The Canadian Government is procuring a fleet of six ice-capable Harry DeWolf-Class Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) to enhance the Royal Canadian Navy's maritime surveillance capabilities

USS Ponce (AFSB(I)-15) - Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim)

The USS Ponce (AFSB(I)-15) was formerly an amphibious transport dock ship, which has been converted into an interim Afloat Forward Staging Base for mine counter-measure and coastal patrol vessels, as well as helicopter operations. The ship will also support embarked forces of the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) and US 5th Fleet.

SSK S-80 Class Submarine

The new S-80 class of submarines is being built by Navantia, formerly IZAR, for the Spanish Navy.

SSBN Vanguard Class

The Vanguard submarines were built by Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Limited (now BAE Systems Marine) at Barrow-in

Sachsen Class (F124)

The Sachsen Class (F124) is Germany's air defence frigate built by ARGE F124, a consortium consisting of Blohm + Voss as

SSK Collins Class (Type 471) Submarine

The Collins Class type 471 diesel-electric submarines were designed by Swedish shipbuilders Kockums for the Royal Austra

Halifax Class Frigates

Saint John Shipbuilding is the prime contractor for the Halifax Class frigate or Canadian Patrol Frigate programme. Nine

LSD Whidbey Island/Harpers Ferry Class - Dock Landing Ships - Amphibious Assault Vessels

The Whidbey Island Class and the Harpers Ferry Class are dock landing ships which support amphibious operations includin

Press Releases

IMENCO awarded major US Navy Contract for Digital Helicopter Operations Surveillance System (DHOSS)

IMENCO Defense Solutions, the award-winning supplier of marine and naval visual surveillance systems based in Aberdeen & Wick UK, is proud to announce a recent major award for a fixed price, 5-year, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAVAIR) Lakehurst, Visual Landing Aids Group.

Imenco Debuting DHOSS Dual Sensor Naval PTZ Camera at DSEI, 12-15 September, Booth H5-525

Imenco Defence Solutions are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated debut of our groundbreaking DHOSS - Digital Helicopter Operations Surveillance System - Dual Sensor Naval PTZ Camera Station - * Exclusively * at DSEI 2023.

IMENCO wins major Philippines Navy Contract for HDC-3100 Future Corvettes

IMENCO Defence Solutions, the award-winning supplier of marine and naval visual surveillance systems based in Aberdeen & Wick UK, is delighted to announce a recent major contract award from Electrix Co. Ltd, South Korea for the supply of CCTV systems to the Philippines Navy Future Corvettes programme.

Imenco Defense Solutions will be Represented at Sea Air Space 2023

Imenco Defense Solutions will be represented at Sea Air Space 2023 at The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center National Harbour, Maryland, US.

Imenco Wins Major Royal Navy Contract for Type 31 Frigates

Imenco UK, the award-winning supplier of marine and naval visual surveillance systems based in Aberdeen and Wick, is delighted to announce a major contract win from Babcock International Group for the supply of CCTV systems for the Royal Navy’s Type 31 programme.

Imenco Launches New Low-Cost Military Approved Naval PTZ

ODIN features the latest technology in intelligent imaging and video streaming and uses an advanced 1/2.8” STARVIS CMOS sensor with a Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and exceptional low light performance.

Imenco to Attend Oceanology International Exhibition in London

Imenco has announced it will attend the Oceanology International Exhibition in London, UK.

Imenco to Attend 2020 Subsea Exhibition

Imenco has announced it will be attending the 2020 Subsea Expo Exhibition and Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Imenco to Exhibit at Sea Air Space 2019 in Washington DC

Imenco is due to exhibit at the Sea Air Space 2019 exhibition in Washington DC, US.

Helicopter Refuelling System Movie

Imenco offers the most advanced helicopter refuelling systems in the naval market.

Imenco UK CCTV Group Signs Deal for Rugged Naval Cameras

Imenco UK CCTV group recently signed a contract for several hundred rugged naval CCTV cameras.

Imenco to Exhibit at Sea Air Space 2019 in US

Imenco is due to exhibit at the Sea Air Space 2019 exhibition in Washington DC, US, between 6-8 May.

Imenco Acquires Kongsberg's Camera Division

On 28 June, Imenco purchased Kongsberg Maritime's harsh environment CCTV systems and subsea camera business.

Kongsberg Maritime Exhibiting at CANSEC 2018

Kongsberg Maritime UK-based Camera Group are delighted to be exhibiting again at CANSEC 2018 - Canada’s Global Defence and Security Trade Show, which is being held on 30-31 May at the EY Centre, Ottawa, Canada.

Kongsberg Maritime's New Contracts Reveal Increase in Digital IP CCTV Systems on Commercial Ships

Kongsberg Maritime Camera Division has seen an increase in surveillance requirements on all types of vessels, from shuttle tankers to trawlers.

Kongsberg Maritime Supplies CCTV System to US Coast Guard's Polar Star

Kongsberg Maritime has supplied a comprehensive CCTV system to the US Coast Guard’s Heavy Ice Breaker vessel Polar Star (WAGB-10).

KONGSBERG Delivers CCTV System for New Royal Canadian Fleet Supply Vessel

Kongsberg Maritime has supplied 38 marine grade cameras to Chantier Davie Canada, which will be fitted on-board the new Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) auxiliary naval replenishment ship named 'Project Resolve'.

Products & Services

Naval Submarine CCTV Systems

Imenco Marine & Naval Project Group develops and manufactures high-performance fleet fit, low-light level submarine CCTV systems for navigation and tactical purposes.