We've upgraded this publication for 2026 with more "hands on" basic operational data for the active ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) and AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) as a handy, 24/7 easily accessible reference tool for our busy clients. A practical, easy-reference buyer’s guide listing specialist marine robotics equipment and services: ROV, AUV, UUV, USV platforms; gliders and floaters; sensors, payloads and communications; inspection, survey and research systems; suppliers, specs and contact points. Ideal for end-users in research, offshore, defense and environmental monitoring seeking procurement insights, comparisons and trusted vendors for subsea and ocean robotics projects.

OMS Group and Exail today announced the acquisition of a second Exail DriX O-16 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), accelerating OMS Group’s deployment of autonomous survey capabilities to support the growing demand for subsea cable infrastructure worldwide.

This year’s three-day event surpassed expectations, attracting 8,271 visitors and professionals from across the ocean enterprise for a total attendance of 15,709, representing a 14% increase on the previous edition. The largest Oceanology International in its 57-year history welcomed 50% of its attendees from outside the UK, with 461 exhibiting companies representing over 30 countries, underlining its role as the global platform for ocean innovation and collaboration.

Leading autonomous subsea robotic systems developer Cellula Robotics has chosen Sonardyne navigation and positioning technology for its long-range autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) platforms. For a number of AUV programmes, the company has ordered multiple Sonardyne SPRINT-Nav X navigation systems - Sonardyne's highest grade and underwater navigation system.

Offering the world an unrivalled glimpse into the evolution of the ocean enterprise, Oceanology International 2026 (Oi26) will showcase the future in action for visitors and attendees from 10th to 12th March at Excel London.

Ocean Robotics Planet - Critical Undersea Infrastructure (CUI) Protection Special Report 03/2026. CUI Protection: Remote Sensing Solutions for Underwater Assurance - Norway’s CUI Security Approach Illustrates Combined Industry/Navy Role in Multi-stakeholder Co-operation How USV–AUV Mothership - Operations Are Redefining Protection of Critical Underwater Infrastructure.

Cellula Robotics Ltd. announced today it will exhibit at Oceanology International 2026 (Oi), taking place 10–12 March 2026 at ExCeL London. At Stand C601, Cellula will share practical insight into long-range subsea autonomy and deployment readiness—highlighting the operational realities of endurance, repeatable workflows, and support models for defence, offshore survey, and environmental applications.

Ocean Robotics Planet interviewed Justin Manley, CCO of Seahawk Robotics to find out more about autonomy and the uncrewed maritime industry; themes of the Uncrewed Vehicles and Vessels conference track at Oi26 that will focus on innovative developments and applications in marine autonomous systems, including Robotics, AUVs, ROVs and ASVs.

Ocean Robotics Planet Magazine Issue 46: Events Calendar & Welcome to Ocean Robotics Planet - How Robotics and Navigation are Closing the Seabed Surveillance Gap - QYSEA’s Software-Driven Intelligence Transforms How Marine Professionals Work - Twenty Years Below the Surface: Two Decades of Greensea Innovation - Always one AUV in the Water - Win, Win: Norway’s CUI Security Approach Illustrates Combined Industry/Navy Role in Multi-stakeholder Co-operation - The 2025 MTS ROV Photo Challenge - Poster: 2025 MTS ROV Photo Challenge - 1st Place - Growing Without Losing Your DNA - Mapping Italy’s Future: A First of its Kind Seagrass Mapping Project - Breaking New Ground with Unmanned Surface Vessel Autonomy - Voxel Means Computer 3D. Voxometer means a New Paradigm in Sonar! - Implications for Industry as the U.S. Navy Determines which Fleet it will Field - BMTI-Alseamar’s Buoyancy Solutions Across the Full Depth Range Enabling the Next Generation of Subsea Vehicles - Unmanned Vehicles Help Response to Thai Floods - A Business Built on Innovation;

Ocean Robotics Planet interviewed Richard Mills, CCO of Cellula Robotics, the Moderator of the Uncrewed Vehicles and Vessels conference track at Oi26, that will focus on innovative developments and applications in marine autonomous systems, including Robotics, AUVs, ROVs and ASVs.

Oceanology International (Oi26) has confirmed a dynamic line-up of specialist workboats, autonomous vessels and cutting-edge software which will bring ocean technology to life for thousands of attendees during the event’s Dockside Demonstrations from 10th to 12th March. Set on the quayside of the historic Royal Victoria Dock outside Excel London, this year’s live feature will host more than 20 companies conducting in or on-water product demonstrations, once again placing real-world application at the heart of Oi26.

Impact Subsea, a leader in innovative subsea sensor technology, is proud to highlight the continuous development and global success of the ISS360 Imaging Sonar range.

Teledyne Marine has successfully demonstrated its advanced sonar technology during the SeaSEC Harbour Protection Challenge Day on 2nd February in Gothenburg, Sweden – just ahead of its participation at Navy Tech & Seabed Defence 2026, where the company will also be exhibiting and delivering two expert speaker sessions. The live harbour protection exercise which focused on detecting and tracking underwater threats in port environments, served as a real‑world prelude to Teledyne Marine’s presence at the Navy Tech event (3–5 February 2026).

Taking place from 3–5 February 2026 in Gothenburg, Sweden, Navy Tech 2026 will now incorporate Seabed Defence, a dedicated focus on the protection of undersea infrastructure and offshore assets. As global reliance on subsea energy networks, communication cables, and military systems increases, safeguarding the seabed has become a strategic imperative. This new component will explore emerging threats to critical underwater infrastructure and the technological innovations needed to defend it.

Taking place on Wednesday, 04 February 2026 at P&J Live in Aberdeen, the awards dinner is a highlight of the two-day Subsea Expo exhibition and conference and has been a fixture of the event for around 20 years. Nine accolades will be presented on the night, with the shortlisted finalists being announced in the coming weeks.

OCEANS is an annual event for global marine technologists, engineers, students, government officials, lawyers, and advocates. At OCEANS 2026 Sanya, industry thought leaders gather for four days to highlight relevant topics and current trends while creating a community of learners and influencers who consistently advance research, practices, and policies for the marine field. A premier partner event presented by the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society.

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.

Kongsberg Discovery has announced that the 18th Forum for the Exchange of Mutual Multibeam Experiences (FEMME) will take place in Genoa, Italy from 29 September to 2 October 2026.