Kongsberg Discovery is gearing up to make a splash at Ocean Business 2025, with high profile product demonstrations, a new digital innovation launch, and a range of domain experts on hand to help stakeholders navigate a future of ocean opportunity. The company, a global leader in advanced underwater robotics and sensor technology, will base itself at booth N1/P2 for the duration of the show, taking place 8-10 April at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK.

An ocean robot developed and operated by the UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has made a chance encounter of a Nessie kind during engineering trials in Scotland’s famous Loch Ness.

Greensea IQ will showcase its EverClean Inspection Robot at Stand #L13 during Ocean Business 2025, taking place April 8–10 in Southampton, UK. Built on the same trusted platform as the EverClean hull cleaning robot, the EverClean Inspection Robot is a standalone, commercially available system designed specifically for underwater inspection. This robot is available for purchase by ship operators, service providers, ports, and infrastructure owners who need reliable, repeatable in-water inspections.

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Fugro is pleased to report that the Fugro Mercator was successfully towed to a shipyard for inspection. The geophysical survey vessel had run aground on the north coast of Elba, Italy, on 22 March. With no injuries to people and no harm to the environment, Fugro is thankful that the impact of the incident has remained limited. The vessel will now be fully inspected at the shipyard. Fugro will also conduct a full review of the event to learn what caused the ship to run aground.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Underwater Technology Conference 2025 program. This conference, set at USF Verftet in Bergen from June 10 to 12, promises a comprehensive look into the latest advancements in underwater technology. It's an opportunity to share your knowledge, learn from leading experts, explore innovative solutions, and network with the industry.

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Sonardyne International Ltd is proud to announce the launch of SPRINT-Nav U, the world's smallest hybrid acoustic-inertial navigator designed specifically for compact marine robotic platforms. This groundbreaking technology delivers the proven performance of Sonardyne's industry-leading SPRINT-Nav family in a package measuring just 135 mm tall by 114 mm in diameter and weighing only 600 grams in water.

HII, America’s largest shipbuilder and all-domain technologies and solutions provider, has sold more than 700 REMUS uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) to customers globally, delivering the undersea advantage and expanding HII’s lead as the world’s largest producer.

It is well known that the Baltic Sea is contaminated with remnants of munitions from past wars. However, many questions remain about the exact locations of these munitions and their condition after decades under water. Three major projects at national, Baltic Sea and European level are currently working to consolidate existing knowledge and develop technologies to safely identify submerged munitions. GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is contributing to these efforts with three Baltic Sea expeditions. The first mission has now begun: the research vessel ALKOR is testing and further developing state-of-the-art mapping and analysis techniques in German and Danish waters, with a particular focus on the sea areas at the exit of the Flensburg Fjord / Lille Belt, west of Bornholm and the Bay of Lübeck.

VideoRay, a BlueHalo company and global leader in underwater robotic systems, today announced it has been awarded a $30,735,784 contract to provide systems engineering and support services for the company’s Mission Specialist Defender systems, the Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR) remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The five-year contract was issued by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific and supports the U.S. Navy’s ongoing operations utilizing the Mission Specialist Defender systems.

Hydromea, a pioneer in underwater robotics and wireless communication, is proud to announce the launch of its newest product, the D-FIN™ Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) Motor Controller. This state-of-the-art device is engineered to deliver unparalleled efficiency, compactness, and precision for brushless permanent magnet DC (BLDC) motors and thrusters.

HonuWorx Ltd has taken delivery of its first underwater vehicle as it gears up for sea trials of a unique subsea robotics deployment platform which promises to unlock a step-change in offshore operating efficiency by removing the need for surface vessels.

Klein Marine Systems, a global leader in sonar technology proudly announces the dedication of the “Klein Sonar Innovation Lab” at the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center, University of New Hampshire (UNH). This important milestone symbolizes a significant enhancement of the ongoing collaboration between Klein Marine Systems and the University in the pursuit of advancing the next generation of sonar technologies and marine exploration.

Deep C is pleased to announce its collaboration with AF Offshore Decom AS on a significant subsea intervention project. This project involves dredging of several thousand cubic metres of rock dump, equivalent to hundreds of truckloads, marking one of the largest operations ever undertaken by Deep C's flagship Subsea Construction Vehicle (SCV).

The Chouest Group is proud to announce the acquisition of Kystdesign, a premier manufacturer of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems. This strategic move reinforces Chouest's commitment to innovation and excellence in underwater robotics, further solidifying its position as a global leader in subsea technology.

Exail has secured its first sale of the Gaps M3 compact USBL (Ultra-Short Baseline) positioning system to a major offshore construction group in Asia. The system will be deployed for a subsea cable laying project, providing precise underwater positioning in a dynamic coastal environment.

The award is for the subsea installation of an Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) system to replace the existing faulty ICCP system. The replacement of the existing system includes the decommissioning of outdated cables and debris which cause system interference, alongside a pre-survey which will be conducted using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) mounted multibeam sonar and visual inspections to assess the condition of the work area to identify obstructions.