Subsea & Survey

Blueye Robotics has been awarded a contract to supply the Norwegian Coast Guard with underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems. Blueye Robotics has equipped the entire fleet of Coast Guard vessels operated by the Norwegian Coast Guard with their Blueye X3 model, which was launched in 2021.

Rovco, a global provider of technology-enabled project solutions to the offshore renewable energy sector, has launched a new, dedicated marine site characterization business line, to help address a crucial industry shortfall of companies with the all-round skills and expertise to carry out site consenting surveys prior to the construction of new offshore installations.

A new partnership has been announced by The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project with SEA-KIT International - a provider of cutting-edge uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to the maritime, ocean science and research industries.

Aquaterra Energy, a leader in global offshore energy engineering solutions, is bolstering its riser and connector portfolio with the addition of a completions and workover system that will specifically support carbon capture and storage (CCS) developments.

Well-Safe Solutions has unveiled a D300 saturation diving system aboard Well-Safe Guardian, making the semi-submersible rig the only one of its type in the North Sea with this capability.

Okeanus Science & Technology, LLC (Okeanus), an international provider of specialized ocean equipment and marine engineering services, has announced the successful delivery of a 1,500 m depth rated, 500 kg safe working load, underwater mooring winch custom designed for integration within a large displacement uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) earlier this year.

The Instituto Hidrográfico de la Marina (IHM) is the hydrographic institute of the Spanish Navy, set to guarantee safety in navigation, obtaining and distributing nautical charts and publications on the coast profile, seabed, winds, tides, and currents.

Advanced Navigation, the world’s most determined innovator in artificial intelligence (AI) for robotic and navigation technologies, is announcing the largest subsea robotics facility in Australia, located in Balcatta, Western Australia (WA).

The world’s first fully remote inspection of offshore wind farm assets has been successfully carried out by Fugro, using one of its Blue Essence^® uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) with Blue Volta^®, an electrical remotely operated vehicle (eROV).

Ocean services provider DeepOcean has successfully mobilized its first Autonomous Inspection Drone (AID), which can unlock substantial cost savings for operators of offshore wind farms and oil and gas fields. 

The consenting process for the planned MarramWind offshore wind farm, off the Aberdeenshire coast, is underway.

The largest global event dedicated to the undersea defence industry, Undersea Defence Technology (UDT), returns in May 2023.