Subsea Inspection’s New Boss
IBM recently explained why AI orchestration is important: As AI systems grow more advanced, a single AI model or agent can be insufficient for handling complex tasks. Autonomous systems frequently struggle to collaborate because they are built across multiple clouds and applications, leading to siloed operations and inefficiencies.AI agent orchestration bridges these gaps, enabling multiple AI agents to work together efficiently and ensuring that sophisticated tasks are run seamlessly.In practice, AI agent orchestration functions like a digital symphony, says IBM.The concept is already being envisioned
Sea Vorian Expands SEA360 Fleet with Teledyne Gavia AUV
enable Sea360 to perform geophysical survey missions, underwater inspections, and environmental monitoring at depths of up to 1,000 meters.This acquisition aligns with Sea Vorian’s goal to establish SEA360 as a leading name in European commercial undersea surveying services. By integrating autonomous systems, SEA360 is advancing unmanned technologies in the ocean surveying and inspection market.With a strong expertise in marine data collection and analysis, SEA360 provides high-quality marine data services through autonomous underwater technologies as well as conventional survey means. Its vision
HII Delivers Initial Lionfish UUVs to U.S. Navy
profiles. Lionfish is designed to address critical undersea warfare needs, including mine countermeasures, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare.The REMUS UUV family delivers critical advantages across modern naval operations and the autonomous systems have been proven to operate independently or in conjunction with crewed platforms — such as Virginia-class nuclear submarines — to extend mission range, reduce detection risk and limit personnel exposure.The REMUS open-architecture design allows rapid payload integration, enabling
DoD Looks for Advance Underwater Communication Solutions
; are spearheading the next frontier in underwater warfare, says DoD.Following the conclusion of the inaugural AUKUS EW Challenge in September 2024 that focused on electronic warfare technologies to strengthen deterrence, the second effort is centered on maritime autonomy and undersea warfare. Autonomous systems are essential for gaining operational advantage in complex environments such as undersea zones, where national interests and critical infrastructure are at stake.This solicitation is looking to rapidly speed and scale solutions that will enhance the sensing, interpreting, and navigating capabilities
HII Sells Over 700 REMUS Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles
more than 700 REMUS uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) to customers globally.The REMUS UUV family delivers critical advantages across modern naval operations, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare. These autonomous systems can operate independently or be teamed with crewed platforms — such as Virginia-class nuclear submarines — expanding operational reach while reducing detection risk and personnel exposure.More than 700 REMUS UUVs have been sold in over 30 countries, including 14 NATO members.Over
Research Vessels: A Conversation with Bruce Applegate of UNOLS
research tasks.Another area of focus is the continued improvement of seabed mapping technology. “Mapping sonars and multibeam echo sounders have been around for a while, but we are continuously upgrading these tools to enhance resolution and data quality,” Applegate noted.Moreover, autonomous systems are increasingly being used to supplement traditional ship-based research. “With autonomy, we can deploy a swarm of sensors alongside ships, transforming data collection from a single track-line profile to a broad swath of information,” he said. However, challenges such as range
Saildrone, Palantir Technologies Partner for Maritime AI Solutions
Saildrone announced a partnership with Palantir Technologies to enable the scaling of autonomous systems to deliver maritime AI solutions in an era of mounting global threats and critically constrained shipbuilding capacity.Saildrone operates the world’s largest fleet of operationally deployed USVs, providing maritime domain awareness to the U.S. Navy, Department of Homeland Security, and international allies. The autonomous vehicles utilize edge-computing AI/ML algorithms to monitor activities both above and below the sea surface, detecting threats including narcotics trafficking, illegal
Nauticus Robotics to Acquire SeaTrepid International
into SeaTrepid's existing ROV fleet, the combination will showcase unprecedented advancements in power efficiency and operational performance across the industry, says the company.The ability of ROVs and Aquanaut to seamlessly communicate at depth unlocks new service opportunities, enabling two autonomous systems to collaborate in delivering cutting-edge underwater solutions.The combined company's revenue is expected to be ~9x higher than that of standalone Nauticus 2024.John Gibson will remain the CEO and President of the combined company with SeaTrepid's CEO, Bob Christ, co-author of "
Advanced Navigation Appoints New Head of Product
Chief Executive Officer Chris Shaw said, “Max’s arrival comes at a pivotal time for Advanced Navigation. His strategic direction and extensive experience in shaping product ecosystems are the exact skillset required to expand our portfolio and meet the demands of the growing autonomous systems market. We’re excited to have him on board as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in navigation and robotics.”Maximilian brings over 15 years of global experience leading complex technical projects across the defense, space, and automotive sectors in East
February 2025
