ROV Planet Articles
Helix Robotics Solutions Chosen as Service Provider for NKT’s T3600 Subsea Trencher under Four-Year Agreement
17.07.2025
Helix Robotics Solutions Limited, the U.K. robotics division of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (“Helix”) (NYSE: HLX), has entered into a long-term cooperation and frame agreement with NKT A/S (“NKT”), a designer, manufacturer and installer of power cable solutions, to serve as a key partner for the new T3600, designed to be the world’s most powerful subsea trencher.
Saab’s 600th Seaeye Falcon Expands DISA International Fleet
16.07.2025
Saab UK announces the delivery of its 600th Seaeye Falcon subsea vehicle produced in Fareham, UK. This specific Falcon was built for international subsea specialist DISA International. The latest addition joins DISA’s growing fleet of Saab Seaeye vehicles and contributes to DISA’s high-performance inspection and survey operations across Europe.
Sealien Awarded International Contract to Deliver Phoenix 600 ROV Trencher System
15.07.2025
Sealien has secured a contract to design, manufacture, and deliver its Phoenix 600
ROV Trencher system to an international client. The agreement includes the ROV
Trencher, Launch and Recovery System (LARS), and Control Cabin. Rated for 3,000
meters, the system is engineered for subsea cable installation, burial, and other seabed
intervention operations.
Fugro Secures EirGrid Framework to Power Up Ireland’s Offshore Grid Development
15.07.2025
Fugro has been awarded a 7-year framework agreement with EirGrid, Ireland’s state-owned electricity transmission operator, to deliver a full suite of Geo-data surveys for the “Powering Up Offshore - South Coast” project. This initiative will develop offshore electricity substations and export cable routes to connect future wind farms along Ireland’s south coast to the Irish national grid. Fugro's Geo-data insights will be key for selecting optimal routes and engineering designs, reducing project risks and promoting safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible development.
Ocean Infinity launches NeedleFish USV in Kuwait
14.07.2025
Advanced technology and marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has successfully launched its innovative NeedleFish Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) at an official event with the Kuwaiti Coast Guard (KCG).
Kongsberg Discovery Starts Production of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles in the U.S.
14.07.2025
Kongsberg Discovery has decided to start production of HUGIN, an autonomous underwater vehicle, in the U.S. This strategic decision reflects the commitment to supporting the growing demand for advanced subsea technology in the U.S. market.
First-of-its-Kind, Self-Powered Ocean Buoy to Enhance NPS Research and 5G Maritime Communication Applications
14.07.2025
Floating in Monterey Bay, California, five miles north of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) campus, a self-powered ocean buoy will showcase a unique combination of oceanographic and meteorological sensors with 5G communication technologies for real-time, 24/7 scientific and maritime observations.
Memorandum of Understanding Between Deep Ocean Search and Deep Sea Vision
14.07.2025
In conjunction with the launch of its brand-new Mariner XL ROV, Deep Ocean Search (DOS) entered in a MoU with the Deep Sea Vision (DSV). DSV is a deep-water survey company using Autonomous Underwater vehicles (AUV) such as Kongsberg Hugin 6000 able to dive at 6,000msw depth with a long track record in the deep ocean space.
Oceaneering Awarded Contract by Esso Exploration Angola (Block 15) Limited for ROV Services and Integrated Solutions
14.07.2025
Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE:OII) announced that its subsidiaries, Oceaneering Angola, S.A. and Oceaneering Marine Technologies Ltd. (collectively, “Oceaneering”), have been awarded a contract by Esso Exploration Angola (Block 15) Limited (“Esso”), an affiliate of ExxonMobil, for services in support of Esso’s offshore operations in Angola Block 15. The contract, which commenced on July 1, 2025, is expected to generate $80 million to $90 million in revenue over its three-year term.
Ashtead Technology Agrees Partnership with Hydrollica to Provide More Sustainable Subsea Technology
10.07.2025
Ashtead Technology, a leading provider of mission-critical subsea technology solutions, has joined forces with Hydrollica, an advanced manufacturer of environmentally focused ROV and diver tooling.
NOVACAVI Hybrid Umbilical Powers AI Robot in Port of Trieste Dock 7 Restoration
10.07.2025
The arm-equipped robot will remove deteriorated concrete using high-pressure hydro-demolition while protecting the underlying steel structure. Reliable power, control and real-time data transmission will be delivered through NOVACAVI’s hybrid buoyant cable. Wrapped in a hydrolysis- and UV-resistant matt polyurethane (PUR) sheath, the cable combines lightness, buoyancy and rugged durability—ideal for demanding marine infrastructure projects.
Saab’s Sabertooth at Goodwood Alongside First 3D Model of Endurance
09.07.2025
Saab’s Sabertooth subsea vehicle will be on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed’s Future Lab exhibition from 10–13 July, following its vital contribution to the first-ever full 3D mapping of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance.
FET Reinforces Growth in Brazil with Partner Appointment
08.07.2025
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has appointed OGEQUIP to represent its subsea operations in Brazil, further strengthening FET’s position in South America. Under the partnership, OGEQUIP will deliver FET’s Subsea Technologies product line business development, technical and administrative support.
Fugro Partners with DTACT and Ubotica to Launch a Data Fusion and Intelligence Platform
08.07.2025
Fugro has announced a partnership with DTACT, a high-tech software company, and Ubotica, a leader in AI-powered satellite intelligence, to develop a unique data fusion and intelligence platform. This solution is designed to provide government organisations with the information needed to strengthen national security and safeguard critical underwater infrastructure.
Lost Severed Bow of USS New Orleans Discovered in South Pacific
08.07.2025
A team of scientists and explorers aboard the Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus has located and imaged the bow blown off the World War II heavy cruiser USS New Orleans for the first time. Using an ROV to investigate a target found during seafloor mapping operations by University of New Hampshire’s uncrewed surface vessel (USV) DriX, the team found the bow resting at ~675 meters deep in the Solomon Islands’ Iron Bottom Sound and reilluminated this improbable story.
New Autonomous Vehicle Helps Advance Understanding of the Deep Sea and its Critical Minerals
07.07.2025
A new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) imaged a previously unexplored portion of the seafloor in ultra-deep waters near the Mariana Trench. Operationalizing this technology for the first time was part of a mission led by the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI), based at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography, with support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Rosenxt Announces Strategic Acquisition of Beam, Expanding Offshore and Subsea Capabilities
04.07.2025
Rosenxt UK Ltd., part of Switzerland-based Rosenxt Holding AG, has acquired selected assets and talent from Rovco Limited, doing business also as “Beam”, the subsea robotics and engineering firm formerly based in Bristol and Aberdeen.
OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes Heads to Chicago for a Landmark Marine and Freshwater Technology Conference
02.07.2025
The global ocean and freshwater community will converge in Chicago this fall for OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes, taking place September 29 – October 2, 2025, at the iconic Navy Pier. Hosted in one of North America’s most strategically important freshwater regions, OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes will bring together experts, innovators, policymakers, and students to explore the latest advancements in marine and freshwater technology, research, and sustainable practices.
