Leading Survey Providers Choose HUGIN AUV
Leading survey providers DOF Subsea, Fugro Geoservices, Northwest Maritime and AXA Engehnaria Submarina have chosen Kongsberg Maritime’s autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) HUGIN for offshore operations. According to Geir Espen Schmidt, Vice President AUV in Kongsberg Maritime, the HUGIN orders come from both new and repeat customers for offshore operations. Schmidt said, “We see an increase in the demand for autonomous underwater vehicles with flexible advanced survey capabilities tailored to specific needs, for instance autonomous pipeline inspection which is a growing market. In
Hydroid, Kongsberg Maritime Introduce New AUV
the HUGIN, the MUNIN eliminates the need for additional operator training for users of both AUVs, making the MUNIN perfectly suited to complement the deep water operations of the HUGIN. “With the MUNIN, we didn’t just combine the capabilities of the REMUS and HUGIN,” said Geir Espen Schmidt of KONGSBERG, “we designed an AUV that complements the strengths of both vehicles and enhances the survey and exploration capabilities of the user. We’re proud to introduce the MUNIN as the next step in The Kongsberg Maritime AUV line.” Hydroid and KONGSBERG are now
Hydroid, Kongsberg Launch New Offshore Survey/Exploration AUV
as the Hugin, the Munin eliminates the need for additional operator training for users of both AUVs, making the Munin perfectly suited to complement the deep water operations of the Hugin. “With the Munin, we didn’t just combine the capabilities of the Remus and Hugin,” said Geir Espen Schmidt of Kongsberg. “We designed an AUV that complements the strengths of both vehicles and enhances the survey and exploration capabilities of the user.” Hydroid and Kongsberg are now taking orders for the Munin AUV. hydroid.com km.kongsberg.com
February 2025
