During a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) dive in the German Channel in Palau, the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) witnessed four Palau nautilus individuals (Nautilus belauensis). These are the first sightings of nautiloids — the most primitive cephalopods — from E/V Nautilus after 1000+ ROV dives over the last 15 years of operations. This marine mollusk found in the Indo-Pacific is rarely photographed- let alone caught on video -and 2024’s expeditions represent the first of OET’s adventures within the nautilus’s expected distribution range. This expedition (NA169) was funded by NOAA Ocean Exploration via the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute.

Specialist provider of offshore support services, Interocean Marine Services (Interocean) has been awarded a four-year extension to its frame agreement with multinational power company, Vattenfall. Strengthening the existing relationship, the new contract will see Interocean introduce its remotely operated vehicle (ROV) inspection services to support Below Water Balance of Plant (BOP) for the Thanet, Kentish Flats, and Kentish Flats Extension wind farms, alongside the Aberdeen and Ormonde offshore wind farms it already supports.

Omega Subsea, in partnership with Kystdesign, has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for two newly developed remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) designed to meet the evolving demands of the subsea industry.

Showcasing the unrivalled quality and high performance of its low-density syntactic buoyancy material range, Base Materials has become the first syntactic foam subsea buoyancy manufacturer to receive DNV type approval (TAC) on its Subtec® 11500 material and Approval of Manufacture (AoM) for the complete range of Subtec® materials.

Nauticus Robotics, a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration with SeaTrepid International, to integrate and test its ToolKITT software on a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) in SeaTrepid's fleet.

Greensea IQ is pleased to announce the successful completion of field testing IQNS edge processing and navigation system on the VideoRay Defender ROV. Developed in collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit, this significant navigation and stability upgrade provides expanded capabilities for subsea operations, offering improved control and efficiency for operators in demanding environments. For the demonstration, Greensea IQ worked closely with Water Linked AS, integrating the IQNS with the DVL A125 to create a stand-alone underwater navigation solution.

Greensea IQ, a leader in subsea robotics and defense solutions, is proud to announce the award of over $2.79M contract through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Darley of Itasca, IL, as part of DLA’s Tailored Logistics Support Program. This contract will supply the U.S. Navy with the IQNS system, enhanced with the EOD Edge Upgrade, to improve the capabilities of the MK20 Defender Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) platform as part of the Navy’s Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR) initiative.

Ocean Robotics Planet Magazine Issue 41: Events Calendar & Welcome to Ocean Robotics Planet - Revolutionising AUV Deployment Enabling Long-Term Residency - The Future of Subsea Residency with Saab’s Sabertooth - Revolutionizing Subsea Inspections using ROV-mounted ASVM Solutions - Kystdesign ZEEROV on the Road to Net Zero - Exail’s New DriX O-16 USV Designed for Long Endurance Transoceanic Missions - Poster: DriX O-16 - Submarine Rescue is Non-Negotiable - Baltic Sea’s “Extreme Litoral” is a Multi-Domain Battlespace - Expeditionary Fast Transport Capable of Autonomous Operations - Port and Harbor Security: An International Imperative - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Receives Funding for New Family of ROVs - The Underwater Glider User Group (UG2 - Keeping European Gliders On Track & On Mission - Final Mission for the “Ran” AUV Under Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica...

Saab UK announces that the Seaeye SR20 eWROV, its most advanced fully-electric work-class remotely operated vehicle, has successfully completed inshore water testing. The testing was a key part of the verification and validation work package, testing against the specification, measuring performance, and stressing the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) as a system. In particular, the SR20 demonstrated its high degree of precise manoeuvrability and dexterity, using both manual joystick control and automation. This testing has paved the way for sea trials which will take place in spring 2025.

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (FET) today announced that its subsea division secured a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence’s highly specialised Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) unit, to supply a remotely operated vehicle (ROV).

QYSEA Technology announces the launch of its next-generation compact ROV, the FIFISH E-MASTER, tailored for marine professionals. Equipped with advanced sensors and sonar systems, the E-MASTER enhances operational efficiency and reliability for marine professionals in key industries including civil infrastructure, maritime shipping, offshore energy, underwater surveillance, and subsea explorations.

Cumbria-based Rovtech is the third business to become part of our climate tech venture studio, which is focussed on repurposing companies, technologies, skills and experience in the existing supply chain to support renewable energy markets.

Greensea IQ announces the awarding of a Phase II contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) as part of SBIR Topic #N211-066. The contract, including options, is valued at $1.9 million and spans up to three years if all options are exercised.

Underwater Contracting (UCO) and Mowi have announced a significant expansion of their partnership, focusing on the integration of cutting-edge remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology in salmon farming. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring the highest welfare standards in aquaculture, and will see a 40% expansion in the number of ROV’s taken by Mowi for use on its sites.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, His Majesty’s personal representative in the county, visited Atlantas Marine in Yeovil on 13 September to present them with a King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. The specialist underwater inspection equipment and services company was the only Somerset company to receive a King’s Award this year.

Subsea technology company, SMD, today announced the first sale of its compact workclass electric ROV, the Atom EV, to Greece’s Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), the primary Greek public body undertaking marine research in the Eastern Mediterranean.

High-technology offshore wind companies, Rovco and Vaarst, have today announced their merger under a new brand: Beam.global. In uniting their industry leading capabilities across research, development, and deployment, Beam provides an unrivalled offering in cutting-edge automation technologies. Through its mission to automate offshore wind, these innovations deliver efficiencies and reduced costs for survey and subsea work across all lifecycle stages.

Mowi Scotland, the UK’s largest salmon producer, has acquired a Blueye X3 Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) from Subsea Commercial Services Ltd. This advanced ROV will be utilised for environmental monitoring around Mowi Scotland’s aquaculture sites, furthering the company’s commitment to sustainable and responsible aquaculture practices.