Ocean Robotics Planet Articles
Breaking Boundaries in Subsea Imaging: How the ISS360 Series is Redefining Compact Sonar
03.02.2026
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.
Launching a new unmanned surface vessel for mine countermeasures
30.01.2026
Eelume and Maritime Robotics are collaborating on a new mine countermeasures solution that combines existing maritime platforms with autonomous systems to increase operational effectiveness. The new vessel, Eelume WP960, is an unmanned surface vessel (USV) that aligns perfectly with the Norwegian Armed Forces’ standard vessel strategy.
Saab’s Seaeye Lynx surveyed ‘Holy Grail’ San José shipwreck
29.01.2026
Saab UK’s Seaeye Lynx subsea vehicle played a critical role in the survey and documentation of the 18th-century galleon San José, a Colombian cultural heritage asset.
Bizmile has been Appointed as the Exclusive Distributor of Silicon Sensing Systems Products in South Korea
29.01.2026
Bizmile has established a strong presence within Korea's aerospace and defence markets, representing multiple international component manufacturers with proven success. This agreement adds Silicon Sensing to their clients and expands Silicon Sensing’s distributor network from 20 companies across fourteen countries to include its first representative in Asia and the Pacific Rim.
FET Agrees Milestone Deal to Supply European Navy with ROV
29.01.2026
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has secured a contract with a major shipbuilding group to supply a European navy with of a state-of-the-art remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The Super Mohawk system was selected due its small footprint and high payload, allowing the system to be fitted with all the advanced equipment required.
EVENT: Navy Tech & Seabed Defence 2026
28.01.2026
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.
Teledyne Gavia Announces Successful Delivery of the First of Four GAVIA AUV Systems to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV)
27.01.2026
Teledyne Gavia, a global leader in modular autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), is pleased to announce the successful delivery of the first four GAVIA AUV systems to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).
Prototype Warfare Would Make the Royal Navy a More Adaptable Force, says RUSI
27.01.2026
The Royal Navy and wider UK military has the opportunity to strengthen their institutional role in the testing and procurement of new military capabilities, allowing them to keep up with the rapid evolution of military tech, a report has found. The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) was supported by British advanced maritime technology company SubSea Craft (SSC) on work examining the increasing role of prototype warfare in responding to maritime threats and implications for the Royal Navy.
Subsea Expo Conference Programme to Explore Topics Shaping Industry’s Future
27.01.2026
Organisers of next month’s Subsea Expo event in Aberdeen have confirmed the full conference programme for the leading two-day industry event, which is being supported by Boskalis Subsea Services.
James Fisher invests in world leading ocean drone operator Ocean Aero
26.01.2026
James Fisher and Sons plc (James Fisher), has announced its minority participation in the Series D funding round of US-based Ocean Aero, creator of the Triton Autonomous Underwater and Surface Vehicle (AUSV).
EdgeTech 5112 On-Demand Fishing System Gains Approval for California Dungeness Crab Fishing During Closures
25.01.2026
EdgeTech, the leader in on-demand (ropeless) fishing systems, acoustic release solutions and high-resolution sonar imaging systems, is excited to announce that EdgeTech’s 5112 On-Demand Fishing System has been approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for use in the California Dungeness Crab fishery during closures after April 1, 2026!
NOAA to Map Critical Mineral Deposits in Deep Waters off American Samoa
23.01.2026
NOAA’s National Ocean Service announced today a new hydrographic survey project to map and characterize more than 30,000 square nautical miles of federal waters off American Samoa. This project is part of the Department of Commerce's implementation of the U.S. Offshore Critical Minerals Mapping Plan as defined by President Trump’s Executive Order 14285: Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources.
DeepOcean Completes U.S. Offshore Wind Contract
23.01.2026
Global ocean services provider DeepOcean has successfully completed trenching and survey operations on inter-array cables for a U.S. offshore wind project.
Testing Complete on First SMD Electric Work Class ROV
23.01.2026
Subsea technology and services company, SMD, has reached an important milestone with its pioneering electric work class ROV, the SMD Quantum EV. Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at DEEP Campus, near Bristol, has been successfully completed.
Magellan Complete Digital Twin of The Bismarck Ahead of Titanic Debris Field Release
21.01.2026
A landmark achievement in deep-ocean surveying, forensic wreck analysis, and digital maritime heritage, Magellan Limited has successfully completed the first full-scale, ultra-high-resolution digital twin of the German battleship Bismarck, resting at approximately 4,790 metres below sea level on the steep flank of an undersea volcanic formation in the North Atlantic.
Compelling Line-up of Speakers Announced for Oceanology International 2026 Conference Programme
20.01.2026
The three-day Oi schedule at Excel London will deliver insightful discussion on the latest innovations and most pressing challenges in ocean science and marine technology
DWTEK Begins 2026 With ROV Training Program in Malaysia
20.01.2026
At the very beginning of the new year, DWTEK is already bustling with activity. We are excited to announce that our first major program of 2026—an ROV training session—is currently taking place in Malaysia together with our clients SWEN Holdings and DEEPSEE. Starting the year with hands-on field training reflects the growing demand for subsea capability across the region.
Fugro and PTSC G&S Extend Partnership in Vietnam
15.01.2026
Fugro has extended its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PTSC Geos and Subsea Services (PTSC G&S), a branch of Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation to meet Vietnam’s rising demand for geophysical, geotechnical and metocean data services. Under this additional 2-year agreement, Fugro’s full range of marine site characterisation services, combined with PTSC G&S’ local survey capabilities, will support both Vietnam’s oil & gas industry and the growing offshore wind sector.
