Kongsberg Discovery, Fugro Reinforce Main Supplier Agreement
Kongsberg Discovery and Fugro have signed a new framework agreement that strengthens a decades-long technology partnership between the two companies. The contract, confirmed at Oceanology International in London, positions Kongsberg Discovery as a key supplier of advanced hydroacoustic and positioning technologies across Fugro’s global fleet, including the company’s expanding portfolio of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs).The new agreement reinforces Kongsberg Discovery’s position as a preferred technology partner for Fugro, providing continued access to the company’s solutions
DOF Selects Kongsberg Listen for HUGIN AUV Survey Platform
Kongsberg Discovery has secured the first commercial order for its Kongsberg Listen electromagnetic sensing solution, with subsea services provider DOF selecting the technology for deployment on a HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV).The new HUGIN vehicle, rated for operations at depths of up to 3,000 meters, will operate under a long-term contract with Brazil’s leading oil and gas operator to support deepwater survey and inspection work across offshore fields in Brazil.The AUV will carry an integrated payload including the Kongsberg Listen electromagnetic sensing system, the EM2042 multibeam
Canadian Research Vessel Headed Home
and Recovery System (LARS);Main and secondary cranes, stern A-frame, towing booms, and seismic compressors for deep-water deployments;Drop keel and advanced sonar/sensor arrays for detailed ocean-data collection.The scientific sensors onboard include:• Multi-Frequency Scientific Sounder (MFSS) - Kongsberg (Simrad) EK80 - 18, 38, 70, 120, and 200 kHz• General Purpose Deep Sea Echo Sounder (DSES) - Kongsberg EA640• Integrated Positioning System (IPS) - Kongsberg Seapath 380+ with MRU 5+• Sonar Synchronization System (SYNC) - Kongsberg K-Sync• Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers
Kongsberg Discovery Unveils North-Seeking MEMS
Kongsberg Discovery has unveiled a north-seeking micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) solution, which will be showcased at this year’s Oceanology International in London.“In many ways, this opens up a whole range of new applications within navigation,” said Ane Dalsnes Storsæter, Vice President Inertial Solutions, Kongsberg Discovery. "From air and surface-based drones, to subsea ROVs and AUVs, to defence systems, marine surveying, energy applications, and beyond. The device allows for reliable, precise navigation without continuous aiding.“Up to now, existing
Inertial Sensor From Silicon Sensing Supports New Navigation Device
Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd's inertial sensor technology is central to a new north-finding navigation device recently unveiled by Kongsberg Discovery AS and set to be demonstrated at Oceanology International this month.In June 2025, the two companies announced they had signed a co-operation agreement to develop a new generation of inertial products. This is the first development to emerge from this cooperation.Market requirements for north-seeking gyroscopes increasingly demand low size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C). The combination of Silicon Sensing’s micro electro-mechanical systems
Kongsberg Discovery Launches HISAS2020 Synthetic Aperture Sonar
Kongsberg Discovery has launched the HISAS2020 synthetic aperture sonar.Previously available exclusively as part of integrated payloads on Kongsberg Discovery’s HUGIN AUV family, HISAS can now be implemented across any platform – including all relevant AUVs, USVs, ROVs and towed assets – delivering clear, centimeter-level resolution, robust system design for long-term reliability, and real-time data processing. The solution, suitable for an array of defence, energy and ocean science applications, will be officially showcased at Oceanology International in London in March.Speed and
Kongsberg Maritime to Equip LS Marine’s Ultra-Large Cable Lay Vessel
Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to supply a fully integrated equipment package for a next-generation ultra-large cable laying (CLV) vessel being built for LS Marine Solution at Tersan Shipyard in Türkiye.The vessel, designed to support growing global demand for subsea high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and optical cable installation, will be 148.4 meters long and 31 meters wide, with a cable carrying capacity of 13,000 tonnes and total displacement of 18,800 tonnes.It is expected to enter operation in 2028 following an approximately three-year construction period.Kongsberg Maritime’s
Kongsberg Discovery Expands Multibeam Echosounder Portfolio
Kongsberg Discovery has launched two new variants of its EM2042 multibeam echosounder, extending high-resolution seabed mapping capabilities to deep-rated 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-rat
Kongsberg Discovery Upgrades Argeo Listen Electromagnetic Sensor
Kongsberg Discovery has upgraded its Listen electromagnetic sensor system. Formerly known as Argeo Listen, the system has undergone hardware and software enhancements, delivering improved data processing and visualisation capabilities. The platform agnostic technology is now available for a range of applications across the ocean science, defence, energy and minerals sectors, amongst others.Users familiar with Argeo Listen will recognize the enhanced software environment, now integrated with Kongsberg’s Blue Insight ecosystem. The upgraded suite enables streamlined, end to end workflows
February 2026
