Sonardyne Navigation Selected by Njord Survey for ecoSUB AUVs
Swedish innovator Njord Survey has chosen Sonardyne navigation technology for its ecoSUB Robotics autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to transform subsea survey operations. Using Sonardyne’s smallest navigator, SPRINT-Nav U, on ecoSUB’s low-logistics AUVs, Njord Survey is targeting at-scale survey operations, starting with UXO surveys. Underpinned by accurate navigation, deployment at scale will enable parallel operations, reducing vessel dependency, logistics, cost and time for these types of
IQUA Robotics Successful Proves Use of AUV for Autonomous Ship Hull Inspection
The ESCABVENTS project, developed by the company IQUA Robotics in collaboration with the Zamakona Yards shipyard, has successfully concluded its proof of concept tests, demonstrating the viability of using Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for naval inspection tasks. This initiative, integrated into the Sail2future project, seeks to improve efficiency and safety in the preventive maintenance of vessels. The project has been funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU through the PERTE NAVAL aid managed by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, within the Recovery
Automatic docking as an enabling technology for the operational autonomy of underwater systems
For a long time, the operational autonomy of underwater systems has been constrained by the inability to ensure persistent operations without direct human intervention. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), while capable of carrying out pre-programmed missions along the water column or on the seabed, have historically required physical recovery at the end of each operational cycle for energy recharging, data transfer and mission reconfiguration.This dependence on surface operations has represented one of the main bottlenecks in the development of long-term marine observation infrastructures, significan
Rising expectations: A deep dive on underwater vehicles
Underwater vehicles have solidified their position, with autonomous and remotely operated platforms becoming core operational tools across offshore, defense, inspection and maintenance, exploration and marine science applications. As the subsea industry rapidly evolves to keep pace with global trends, several defining themes emerge amongst leading vehicle companies—multi-use, usability, visibility, endurance and, unsurprisingly, autonomy.Multi-UseAs underwater vehicles assume more responsibility, there is a noticeable shift away from standalone, single-domain vehicles in favor of fleets of
Kongsberg Discovery Expands Multibeam Echosounder Portfolio
subsea vehicles and naval operations.The new EM2042 DR600 and EM2042 BNS build on the existing EM2042 platform and its next-generation acoustic architecture, targeting deepwater unmanned platforms and defense environments, respectively.The EM2042 DR600 is engineered for underwater vehicles including autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), remotely operated towed vehicles (ROTVs) and submarines. The system is depth-rated to 600 meters, featuring a pressure-resistant titanium housing and subsea-qualified electronics.It retains the performance of the standard EM2042 while
Kongsberg Discovery Upgrades Kongsberg Listen Electromagnetic Sensor
on integrating the technology into its existing portfolio while accelerating innovation.The upgraded platform-agnostic system is now positioned for applications across ocean science, defence, energy and minerals sectors. It has already been integrated and operated on Kongsberg’s HUGIN family of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), where it has been used in commercial surveys, and is now being rolled out commercially. The system will make its trade show debut under the Kongsberg Listen name at Oceanology International in London next month.“Argeo Listen was already a world leading passive
Cellula Robotics Joins Canadian Technology Accelerators UK Maritime Defense Program
alignment and long-term capability development.Cellula will join a cohort of Canadian ocean technology companies in London in March to engage directly with UK defense and industry stakeholders and explore pathways for operational collaboration.Cellula Robotics designs and builds long endurance autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for persistent and long-range missions. Its platforms support under-ice ISR, subsea monitoring, mine warfare, and infrastructure inspection.
Kongsberg Discovery Prepares Product Launches, Demonstrations at Oi26
the company launched the CMI center last year. It provides a controlled, operationally realistic environment, allowing technologies to be trialed together, scenarios explored, and responses rehearsed in context.It also delivers an ideal showcase for Kongsberg Discovery solutions, ranging from its HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to subsea sensors, real-time analytics, and integrated situational awareness systems.Delegates participating in Oceanology International, held at ExCel London at the Royal Victoria Dock, can find out more and meet domain experts at Kongsberg Discovery’s stand, D600
ACUA, Bedrock to Deploy and Recover Swarms of AUVs from Surface Vessels
ACUA Ocean and Bedrock Ocean Exploration have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the launch and recovery of swarms of autonomous underwater vehicles from ACUA’s Pioneer-class surface vessel.Bedrock is a vertically integrated ocean-mapping company that uses compact, fully electric fleets of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and automated insight generation to deliver fast, cost-effective, high-resolution seafloor data. By operating underwater with stable, closely coupled sensor platforms, Bedrock overcomes the limitations of traditional ship-based
February 2026
