KONGSBERG Launches Two New Sonars, Expands AI Partnership with Viam
KONGSBERG has launched two new underwater surveillance sonars for maritime security and critical infrastructure protection, while expanding its collaboration with Viam to develop an AI-powered virtual sonar operator.The new Aegir17 and Aegir57N systems expand the company's Aegir SSA (Subsea Situational Awareness) family to three models, KONGSBERG said.The Aegir17 is a long-range, 360-degree sonar designed for larger maritime platforms, using a lower acoustic frequency and larger transducer to provide greater detection range and definition than the existing Aegir57.The Aegir57N is a compact matrix
Global OTEC's Floating Prototype Withstands 19 Storms in Offshore Trial
decommissioned, marking the conclusion of the offshore testing phase of the PLOTEC project.Installed in October 2025 at the PLOCAN marine technology test site off Gran Canaria, the prototype was developed under the PLOTEC project, which received $3.9 million (€3.5 million) in funding from Horizon Europe in 2022.The testing period covered the 2025-2026 storm season, during which 19 named storms were recorded, the highest number since the current storm-naming system began in 2017, according to Spain's national weather agency AEMET.Onboard sensors recorded a maximum wave height of five meters,
Fugro Arms Survey Fleet Against GPS Jamming After $28M Earnings Hit
Dutch geological data specialist Fugro said on Friday that Iran war-linked disruptions had dented its earnings by €25 million ($28 million) this year, including €10 million in the third quarter alone, while GPS jamming and restrictions on vessel movements continued to hamper Gulf offshore operations.Some clients in the region have altered project plans and, in some cases, used their own vessels for work that would otherwise have been contracted to Fugro, CEO Mark Heine told Reuters."We have work, but it's not always possible to work because you have no navigation because the signals
ANYbotics Unleashes Four-Legged AI Robot for Oil and Gas Inspections
Swiss firm ANYbotics has started delivering its ANYmal X autonomous inspection robot, designed to operate in hazardous and potentially explosive environments, to oil, gas and chemical industry customers, including Equinor and DSM-Firmenich.The robot uses artificial intelligence (AI) and integrated sensors to conduct routine inspections of industrial equipment, reducing the need for personnel to enter hazardous areas while helping operators identify potential equipment failures.ANYbotics describes ANYmal X as the world's first legged inspection robot designed for explosive atmospheres, developed
Fugro Secures UXO Survey and Clearance Work for German Offshore Grid Links
be known once the survey is complete. Building a reliable picture of the seabed at an early stage will allow 50Hertz to plan the next steps with greater certainty and manage safety throughout the cable installation program,” said Ronny Bøhn, Fugro’s Director of Marine Geophysics for Europe and Africa
Inyanga's 30MW Tidal Project to Feature AI-Powered Marine Life Detection
infrastructure activity, we will be able to minimise ecological risks while maximising energy efficiency,” said Richard Parkinson, CEO of Inyanga Marine Energy Group.The HydroWing project will be deployed at Morlais, off Anglesey in North Wales, the largest consented tidal stream energy scheme in Europe.The first HydroWing tidal energy device is scheduled for deployment in 2027, with the full project expected to be completed in 2030.Once completed, the development will comprise 18 tidal energy devices, each generating 1.67 MW of electricity, making it one of the world's largest tidal stream
TenneT, NKT Find Offshore Cable Decom Technically Feasible
Transmission system operator TenneT Netherlands and cable manufacturer NKT have completed a joint study examining the technical, environmental and economic aspects of decommissioning offshore power cables in the Netherlands and Germany.The study found that offshore cable decommissioning is technically feasible and could contribute to recycling and carbon emissions reduction, although the economic viability of individual projects depends on several factors.The research examined offshore cable end-of-life management from multiple perspectives, including recycling, biodiversity, carbon assessments
Optics11, Saab Ink Pact on Underwater Defense
underwater sensing and maritime security capabilities.The agreement establishes a framework for closer collaboration between the two companies, combining Optics11's expertise in passive fiber optic sensing with Saab's experience in defense technology, underwater systems and integration.As European nations look to strengthen maritime security capabilities amid growing concerns surrounding hybrid warfare and the protection of critical underwater infrastructure, the agreement reflects the increasing importance of collaboration between specialist technology providers and established defense
DemoSATH Floating Wind Project Enters New Phase with Japanese Partner
Saitec Offshore Technologies and Japan's Kansai Electric Power Company (KEPCO) have agreed to extend operations at the 2 MW DemoSATH floating offshore wind demonstrator in Spain through 2027, with Japanese construction company Kumagai Gumi joining the project as a new partner.The three companies have signed a cooperation agreement to continue operating the floating wind turbine at the BiMEP open-sea test site off the Basque coast, shifting the project's focus towards research, technology optimization and testing for future commercial developments.Kumagai Gumi will contribute expertise in
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