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Underwater search equipment it pays to own!

JW Fishers is the leader in offering underwater search equipment at an economical price to get any mission done!

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Products for Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue

Our state-of-the-art technology is engineered to withstand the demanding conditions of underwater environments, providing reliable performance when it matters most. From underwater metal detectors to sonar systems, each piece of equipment is meticulously crafted to aid in the swift location of submerged objects and facilitate rescue operations.

Trust JW Fishers to deliver durable, precise, and easy-to-use tools that are essential for public safety professionals committed to saving lives and securing communities.

Equipment for Every Industry

JW Fishers underwater search equipment is designed for challenging environments. Fishers’ products are designed for simple operation, portability, and reliability. Whether a dive team is assigned a search and rescue mission or a commercial outfit is inspecting an infrastructure there is a tool that will work from our product line.

Defense

JW Fishers provides cutting-edge underwater search equipment tailored to meet the rigorous demands of defense operations. From locating submerged objects to conducting covert underwater surveys, our advanced technology ensures precision and efficiency in critical military missions.

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Civil Inspection

In the realm of civil inspection, JW Fishers offers unparalleled solutions for assessing underwater structures with utmost accuracy. Whether it's inspecting bridges, dams, or pipelines, our equipment empowers engineers and inspectors to conduct thorough examinations, ensuring the integrity and safety of infrastructure worldwide.

First Responders

When every second counts, first responders trust JW Fishers for rapid and effective underwater search and recovery operations. Our specialized equipment aids emergency teams in locating missing persons, vehicles, or evidence beneath the surface, facilitating swift response and saving lives in critical situations.

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Offshore Oil and Gas

JW Fishers supports the offshore oil and gas industry with robust underwater search solutions designed for the unique challenges of subsea exploration and production. From pipeline inspections to equipment recovery, our state-of-the-art technology enhances efficiency and safety in offshore operations, safeguarding valuable assets and minimizing downtime.

Hydroelectric

With a focus on hydroelectric facilities, JW Fishers delivers innovative underwater search equipment to optimize maintenance and security protocols. Our tools aid in inspecting turbine components, monitoring infrastructure integrity, and locating submerged hazards, ensuring uninterrupted power generation and environmental sustainability.

Shipping and Salvage

JW Fishers plays a vital role in the shipping industry by providing reliable underwater search solutions for vessel inspections, salvage operations, and locating shipwrecks. Whether it's recovering lost cargo or exploring maritime history, our advanced equipment enables maritime professionals to navigate challenges with confidence and precision.

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Science and Research

Researchers and scientists rely on JW Fishers for advanced underwater search technology to support their studies and explorations. From marine archaeology to environmental monitoring, our equipment facilitates data collection and discovery beneath the waves, contributing to scientific understanding and conservation efforts worldwide.

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Updates

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2024 Catalog

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Fishers Pulse 8X Rated #1 by Homeland Security

JW Fishers Pulse 8x has been rated the best underwater metal detector by the US Department of Homeland Security's SAVER program.

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Search & Rescue Specialists

JW Fishers' equipment specialized for Police, Fire and Public Safety Dive Teams.

Underwater Search Blog

Industry News

Clarity in an Intake Pipe

The SeaLion-2 is JW Fishers’ most desired ROV. The system comes standard with 4 high performance motors, a 1,000’ (300m) depth rated housing, front and rear facing camera both with pan and tilt functionality, and an On Screen Display (OSD) of basic time, date, and GPS coordinates. Illumination is provided by 4400 lumen LED bulbs and a 15” ultra-bright LCD monitor is seamlessly displayed in the system’s splash-proof Pelican® case. More thrust is available with a “power boost” feature that provides the ROV with an extra burst of speed for a few seconds when it encounters heavier than normal currents. The additional payload allows the SeaLion-2 to be fitted with various options such as a SCAN650 sector scanning sonar system, a manipulator arm, scientific research equipment, or and RMD-1 remote metal detector.

Tracking Cables in a Muddy River-Way

Commercial Diving & Marine Services, Inc., is one customer that has been in the spotlight recently for their underwater commercial applications. The Michigan based company has provided quality diving services for over 40 years. Owner Keith Mear employs top-notch commercial divers that perform salvage operations, pre-construction surveys, endangered species investigations, sediment sampling, pipeline inspections, sonar Surveys, water intake cleaning, and maintenance of industrial and municipal facilities throughout the Great Lakes. They currently are own both the Pulse 8X and CT-1 Cable Tracker. Recently, the company was tasked with two similar jobs that ultimately required two different pieces of equipment.

Weapon Recovery in Zero Visibility Water

The Royal Canadian Mountain Police (RCMP) are avid users of the Pulse 8X detector. The RCMP have been Canada's national police service for nearly 150 years. The team has national, federal, provincial, and municipal policing mandates. From coast to coast to coast, at the community, provincial/territorial and federal levels they strive to prevent crime, investigate crimes, enforce federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal law, and most importantly keep Canadian citizens safe. According to Cpl. T.N. Kaufmann “the Pulse 8X is being used at the RCMP National Underwater Recovery Training Centre (NURTC) in Nanaimo, BC. The RCMP Dive teams across Canada utilize the Pulse 8x when searching for small pieces of evidence at underwater crime scenes

Optimizing Aquaculture with Sonar

Traditional methods of wild-capture fishing cannot possibly satisfy the ever-increasing demand. Aquaculture, or the practice of farming marine life, has increased to meet this demand and now accounts for over half of all shrimp production. However, the shrimp aquaculture industry operates with little understanding of how much shrimp is in a pond. Farmers must take a “best guess” approach that ultimately results in incomplete and inaccurate information.

Risk Mitigation for Commercial Divers

Any sort of diving involves risk, but work on commercial dive boats is particularly dangerous. All divers face hazards from being underwater for too long, ascending too quickly, or even from sharks and other undersea life. Commercial divers, however, also handle large and complex equipment in construction zones or in low-visibility turbulent waters. There is no limit to the number of commercial tasks wherein safety is paramount; from law enforcement officers searching for missing victims or lost evidence to underwater photographers and academic teams excavating underwater archaeological sites. Other work includes underwater inspections, pipeline construction, diving at coastal nuclear power plants, or constructing and maintaining bridges, harbors, or hydroelectric dams and power plants. JW Fishers Mfg. has made it our mission to help mitigate these risks by offering a line of underwater search equipment to keep operators safe, raise efficiency, reduce exposure, and as an added bonus; to save money.

Saginaw Bay's Marine Ecosystem Revival

As human development increased in Michigan, this critical habitat was largely lost due to sedimentation resulting from land use changes such as logging and agriculture. The loss of inner Saginaw Bay’s rock reefs contributed to the 1940s collapse of Saginaw Bay’s Walleye fishery and negatively impacted local populations of Lake Whitefish, Lake Trout, Burbot, and other species. The reefs were determined to be in dire need of restoration to bring back the ecosystem that once thrived.

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Discover the Power of Underwater Search

Whether you're uncovering hidden treasures, surveying underwater sites, or conducting search and rescue missions, JW Fishers provides the tools you need to succeed.

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