Base Materials launches an innovative large-format 3D printing service to provide manufacturers with a faster, smarter alternative to traditional tooling methods, where the tooling board is CNC-machined. The process enables the production of complex, single-piece models with no visible bond lines, while cutting material waste by up to 58% and reducing production timelines by as much as 70 % in internal trials. By eliminating the need for moulds, casting or bonding and requiring only light post-processing, the service significantly accelerates lead times and helps reduce both consumable waste and material waste.

Ocean services provider DeepOcean has been awarded a contract by Equinor to provide various subsea construction and installation activities as part of the Snorre Export and Import Gas Project (SNEIG) for offshore execution in 2026.

C-LARS delivers its new state of the art Launch and Recovery System to Helix Robotics Solutions in the United States to elevate their current fleet of systems. This hydraulic system features multiple drive winch system (CTW513) with a Scantrol mTrack Active Heave Package, 300 horsepower electro-hydraulic power unit (CTH2300), and self-erecting LARS (CTA620).

Unique Group, a global leader in subsea technologies and engineering, is proud to be the specialised technology provider for DEEP’s pioneering subsea human habitat programme. Unique Group is responsible for the design, engineering, and project management of several critical systems vital to the deployment of the pilot habitat, Vanguard.

Japan-based submarine cable installation specialist, SEKIKAIJI Industry, has expanded its capabilities with the purchase of new trenching equipment from subsea technology and services provider, SMD.

Scientists behind a creative and educational tabletop game have begun their mission to bring marine robotics and technology into homes and classrooms, following a successful Crowdfunder campaign.

Kraken Robotics announces the appointment of BlueZone Group as an authorized reseller of Kraken Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) and the KATFISH towed SAS platform in Australia and New Zealand.

Following a call for proposals launched under the “Deep Seabed” priority of the France 2030 investment plan, Ifremer has announced the award of a contract to the French company ALSEAMAR for the design and development of a deep-sea underwater glider. This ambitious project will strengthen France’s capabilities in deep-ocean exploration and observation, a field that lies at the heart of major global scientific and societal challenges. The initiative is funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) on behalf of the French government, as part of France 2030. Ifremer serves as the project lead, in partnership with the CNRS and Shom. A scientific user group will be closely involved in defining the sensors to be developed or integrated, ensuring that the new system meets the evolving needs of ocean research.

PlanBlue, a pioneer in AI-driven seafloor intelligence using advanced imaging, and Orpheus Ocean, developing scalable deep-sea autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), are joining forces to deliver high-resolution, ground-truth data for the world’s most critical deep ocean environments.

BMT is delighted to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Teledyne Marine Vehicles group which includes Iceland-based Teledyne Gavia and North Falmouth, MA based Teledyne Webb Research, laying the foundation for strategic alignment and close collaboration on future projects in the maritime autonomy space.

SubSea Craft (SSC) and Australian company Greenroom Robotics have signed a teaming agreement marking the next step in strengthening collaboration across the AUKUS technology ecosystem.

Oceaneering International, Inc. today announced Vision™ Subsea, a new module within the cloud‑based Vision™ 3D data visualization software platform developed by GDi, an Oceaneering company. The module presents engineering-grade point cloud data generated during ROV operations, giving engineers a measurable, contextual view of subsea asset integrity to better enable identification of anomaly location, dimensional checks, and intervention planning.

On 26 October, the ships departed port and took part in a traditional photo exercise (PHOTEX) involving eleven naval units – a striking display of Allied cooperation at sea. Following the PHOTEX, SNMCMG2 minehunters carried out intensive mine countermeasures (MCM) operations, demonstrating exceptional professionalism, precision, and teamwork. Over the course of the exercise, seven dummy mines were successfully detected using Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and recovered by the task group, underscoring NATO’s advanced capabilities in ensuring maritime safety.

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT, "Nauticus"), a pioneer in autonomous subsea robotics and intelligent software solutions, today announced the successful certification and deployment of its Nauticus ToolKITT™ autonomy software on two light work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) acquired through the company's 2025 acquisition of SeaTrepid International. Following certified pool and open-water testing, Nauticus completed its first paid commercial subsea project utilizing Nauticus ToolKITT™ on a retrofitted ROV platform, marking an important milestone in extending the company's autonomy technology beyond proprietary systems.

The organisers of Oceanology International 2026 (Oi26) have unveiled specialist publication Ocean Robotics Planet as the first ever official media supporter for its renowned conference programme. Expanding the reach and influence of the conference sessions, Oi’s new strategic media collaborations will pair some of the ocean technology industry’s key titles with the relevant technical track at next year’s event at London’s ExCeL in March.

The addition of UTV620 represents another milestone in Pharos Offshore Group’s ongoing growth strategy. The trencher significantly strengthens the company’s ability to provide comprehensive, end-to-end seabed intervention solutions across the offshore wind, telecommunications, and oil & gas sectors.

Global Underwater Hub’s (GUH) annual Underwater Robotics Conference is returning to Aberdeen for another year - and companies are being asked to share their expertise in the development of subsea robotic technologies.

This commercial relationship marries the world’s most sophisticated and trusted defense technology with the world’s most capable and operationally proven USV technology. Together, we will rapidly equip Saildrone USVs with all-domain defense technology for lethal military applications.