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HII Expands European Unmanned Operations with New Facility in Portchester, UK
12.01.2026
HII (NYSE: HII), the world’s leading manufacturer of autonomous surface and underwater unmanned vehicles, has doubled the size of its unmanned facility in Portchester, U.K.
Clear Water Systems to advance blue-green algae mitigation with USV-first solution using HydroSurv’s REAV-35
08.01.2026
HydroSurv today announced a new vessel order from Clear Water Systems Limited, supporting a groundbreaking technology development project that addresses one of the most critical environmental challenges facing freshwater ecosystems - harmful blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).
Sidus Solutions Announces Leadership Updates and Honors Company Founder
08.01.2026
It is with profound sorrow that SIDUS Solutions marks the passing of its founder and Director, Leonard Pool, who died in November 2025.
Leonard Pool founded SIDUS with a clear vision: to deliver technically robust, reliable systems for complex and demanding environments. His dedication to engineering excellence, integrity, and mission-focused execution established SIDUS Solutions as a trusted partner across maritime, defense, and industrial sectors. His leadership and values remain deeply embedded in the company’s culture and direction.
Future-Proof Cable Tracking: Teledyne Marine Releases HydroPACT 440 MK2
06.01.2026
Teledyne Marine has announced the launch of the HydroPACT 440 MK2, an upgrade of its market-leading subsea pipe and cable tracking system. Building on more than 30 years of trusted offshore performance, the MK2 has been engineered as a robust, future-proof upgrade that still offers the familiar user experience and operability, yet ensures long-term continuity of supply and operation for customers across multiple sectors.
Boskalis Subsea Services Launches Recruitment Drive to Support Major Expansion of ROV Capabilities
05.01.2026
Boskalis Subsea Services, a leading subsea provider of decommissioning, IRM and construction solutions, has announced a major expansion of its Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) capabilities. The firm has recently established a dedicated ROV department, backed by its state-of-the-art Remote Operations Centre (ROC) in Aberdeen, which opened earlier this year.
The SeaVorian Group Reaches a New Milestone and Becomes RTsys Group
05.01.2026
A recognized player in the field of marine and underwater technologies, SeaVorian announces a major new stage in its development, effective January 1, 2026. The group will now operate under the name RTsys Group. This change reflects the company’s strategic vision for the coming years.
Latest Ocean Robotics Planet Magazines
Ocean Robotics Planet Magazine Issue 45 is out NOW!
20.11.2025
Ocean Robotics Planet Magazine Issue 45: Events Calendar & Welcome to Ocean Robotics Planet - World First: Underwater Autonomous Glider to Circumnavigate the Globe - REPMUS Exercise Enhances Industry Partnering to Deliver Naval Unmanned Capability - Seeing Clearly Underwater: How Optical Sensors are Reshaping Mine Countermeasure Operations - VideoRay Relies on Nortek DVLs for Trusted Performance in High-Stakes Missions - Robotics and AI in Potentially Polluting Wreck Management. Are we Ready for the Deep? - Environmental Monitoring & Hazards Identification with Micro-AUVs - Poster: Fugro Blue Eclipse USV - Augmenting Autonomy: RN and Industry Take First Steps in Building Uncrewed Underwater Bastion - The Ocean’s Frontline: Passive and Active Acoustic Monitoring in Maritime Defence - Progress in Ocean Robotics: SeaTrac Systems’ USV Expands the Frontiers of Marine Science - What will the U.S. Navy do with its Unmanned Surface Vessels? - Pioneering Modular AUV Design for the Future - The Evolving Role of USVs and their Impact in Offshore Work - Saronic is not Ultrasonic, but we Hear Them Loud and Clear!
Ocean Robotics Planet Magazine Issue 44 is out NOW!
28.08.2025
Ocean Robotics Planet Magazine Issue 44: Events Calendar & Welcome to Ocean Robotics Planet - Mission Specialist to Mission Critical: VideoRay Advances Under AV's All-Domain Strategy - Electric ROVs Poised to Deliver Power and Performance - Securing the Seabed: Responding to the Rise of Undersea Infrastructure Warfare - Kongsberg Sets CUI Milestone with New Oslofjord Test Bed for Safeguarding Key Assets - Surveillance Network: NATO’s Baltic Sentry Builds Connections to Counter CUI Threat - Poster: VideoRay - Metal Sniffing ROVs Just Got Better - The U.S. Navy’s “Hybrid Fleet” Concept: Implications for Industry - The U.S. Navy Achieves an Innovation Breakthrough in Uncrewed Surface Vehicle Autonomy - Out & About with Digital Edge - A Legacy of Purpose-Built Innovation in Subsea Video Systems - Dual-Use Dilemma: How Dual-Use Tech is Fuelling Military Threats Below the Surface - Delivering the Perfect Landing - Supply, Security & Defence Expo 2025
Ocean Robotics Planet - Critical Undersea Infrastructure (CUI) Protection Special Report 08/2025
26.08.2025
Ocean Robotics Planet - Critical Undersea Infrastructure (CUI) Protection Special Report 08/2025. KONGSBERG sets CUI milestone with new Oslofjord test bed for safeguarding key assets. - Dual-Use Dilemma: How Dual-use Tech Is Fueling Military Threats Below the Surface. - Surveillance network: NATO's Baltic Sentry Builds Connections to Counter CUI Threat.
Latest news about Conferences & Events
MMF70 to Spotlight Next-Gen Marine & Space Tech
15.12.2025
The Marine Measurement Forum (MMF) returns in January 2026, with the 70th edition of MMF bringing sea and space together like never before. Hosted by Ocean Business, the MMF70 programme is now live, showcasing a powerful mix of marine and space-enabled innovation that is helping to shape the future of measurement and environmental monitoring.
Comedian Announced as Host for Subsea Expo Awards
28.11.2025
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.
EVENT: OCEANS Sanya - May 25-28, 2026
18.11.2025
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.
