British Defence jobs have been boosted and sailors will be better protected as the UK’s first of a series of cutting-edge Maritime Mine Counter Measure (MMCM) systems has been delivered to the Royal Navy. The new capability consists of an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) – 12m long Royal Navy Motor Boat (RNMB) ARIADNE – as well as sophisticated off-board payloads and a Remote Command Centre (RCC).

DOF Group ASA is pleased to confirm thea ward for an FPSO installation project from an undisclosed client in the Atlantic region.

Kraken Robotics Inc. announces that, through a subsidiary, it has signed a definitive agreement and plan of merger to acquire 100% of the shares of 3D at Depth, Inc., a leading American subsea technology and services company specializing in high resolution LiDAR imaging and measurements. Under the terms of the Agreement, Kraken will indirectly acquire 3D at Depth for US$17 million in cash subject to adjustment for, among other things, any debt indirectly assumed or paid out on closing and to customary working capital adjustments. The Transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including, without limitation, consent of Kraken’s primary lender and is expected to close on or about April 1, 2025. Transaction details are provided below.

Enter Saildrone and Palantir, whose bold new strategic partnership is set to transform maritime security. By accelerating the deployment of autonomous systems, this collaboration unlocks advanced AI-driven maritime solutions at scale. In a world grappling with rising global threats and a shipbuilding industry pushed to its limits, this alliance signals a seismic shift in how we safeguard our seas.

Established in 2000, SIDUS is an integrated systems provider of security and video surveillance systems for the energy, nuclear, scientific research, military, and petrochemical industries. SIDUS designs, services, and manufactures complete, integrated security and surveillance solutions for any marine, defense, and subsea application.

Fugro has been awarded the contract for offshore soil investigation services for the proposed Blue Mackerel offshore wind farm in Australia. When complete, it will become one of Australia's pioneering offshore wind energy projects. Located off the coast of Brataualung and Tatungalung country in Gippsland, Victoria, the project will play a critical role in Australia’s clean energy transition.

As global maritime security challenges continue to evolve, the need for advanced undersea defence solutions has never been more critical. In response, the Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) event returns to Oslo from 25th to 27th March 2025, bringing together the world's foremost experts, innovators, and decision-makers in the field of naval and undersea warfare. Hosted at the NOVA Spektrum Convention Centre, UDT 2025 promises to be the premier gathering for those shaping the future of undersea security.

Greensea IQ, a leader in subsea robotics and autonomous solutions, has expanded its EverClean operations with a new service center in Miami, Florida. This expansion positions the company to service the demand in the Ports of Miami and Everglades as we continue to grow our presence in the Caribbean market.

Nauticus Robotics, Inc a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, today announced signing of a definitive agreement to acquire all of the assets and business of SeaTrepid International, LLC , an expert in providing subsea robotic services to customers throughout the world.

Forum Energy Technologies’ (FET) Subsea Product Line, a global leader in subsea robotics, has signed a contract for the sale of an electric Sub Atlantic Super Mohawk II remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and Dynacon Launch and Recovery (LARS) system to a North American subsea organization. The ROV will be used for shallow water operations in the Northeastern United States, marking the company’s first sale for river bed assessments alongside offshore wind farm surveying.

NOR Offshore Rental (NOR) has ordered several units of Exail subsea Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its rental equipment pool. This latest order comes ahead of NOR’s new office opening in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, further strengthening its presence in the market and addressing the growing demand for high-performance navigation technology.

Base Materials will supply its buoyancy solutions to Inkfish, an organisation that supports marine research, as part of wider upgrade of their full ocean depth submersible, DSV Bakunawa. The DSV Bakunawa (formerly ‘DSV Limiting Factor’), a two-man, 12-tonne vessel, was previously used for The Five Deeps Expedition, the first successful manned descent to the deepest point of each of the world’s five oceans. One of only a handful of manned submersibles capable of reaching the Challenger Deep, the deepest point of the seabed, approx. 10,925 m (35,843 ft) below sea level.

Ocean Business is the launch venue for an exciting range of brand new products from Teledyne Marine. Visitors to Teledyne Marine’s stands in the exhibition hall and dockside will have the opportunity to explore its newest product launches and trusted industry solutions, including:

Fugro has successfully tested the DOT-NM Autosampler, a new device developed by Dartmouth Ocean Technologies Inc. (DOT) and NatureMetrics. The trial took place in the marina directly outside of the Fugro office in Portchester, UK. This advanced technology rapidly generates biodiversity assessments by collecting environmental DNA (eDNA) samples autonomously, reducing project time and costs.

Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC), an innovator in Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), along with Sealartec, an innovator in Autonomous Launch & Recovery Systems (ALARS), is proud to unveil a fully Autonomous Launch & Recovery System, whereby MARTAC’s MANTAS T8 (2.5 m) and T12 (3.6 m) Systems can be autonomously launched and recovered from MARTAC’s Devil Ray T38 (11 m) System. It is widely recognized that the ability to autonomously launch and recover USVs is a critical factor in facilitating swarming missions and harnessing the full potential of unmanned systems in the marine domain. Achieving this in relevant sea conditions with minimal reliance on human intervention, while ensuring speed and repeatability, is essential.

Government agency Innovation Norway provides sustainable hull-cleaning pioneer ECOsubsea with a NOK 69m (USD 6.2m) Green Growth Loan that will part-fund the construction of more of the company's next-generation hull-cleaning robots, as it gears up to significantly expand its operations in the world's second-busiest port.

JFD Australia, the provider of the submarine rescue system to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) since 2009, will continue to deliver this critical sovereign capability for a further four years after finalising an extension to its contract with the Department of Defence.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Unmanned Marine Systems (UMS) Certification to ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) for its RNMB Hydra vessel, an uncrewed UK Royal Navy surface vessel designed for mine sweeping and mine hunting tasks.