Fugro Relocates to COVE Innovation Hub; Strengthens Atlantic Canada Presence
, enabling direct collaboration on projects that rely on accurate marine Geo‑data for safe and efficient offshore operations.COVE is a Canadian-based global technology partner located on Halifax Harbor, advancing high-impact solutions from seabed to space. It brings together a diverse community of marine technology companies, research organizations, government bodies and service providers to transform innovation into market-ready technologies. The facility offers direct access to deepwater infrastructure and specialised capabilities that support applied ocean science, testing and offshore operations.A
H2O Subsea Announces “Tech Day at the Lake" Showcase
H2O Subsea has announced its upcoming Tech Day at the Lake, an immersive, hands-on event designed to showcase the latest advancements in subsea technology in a real-world environment.Set against the backdrop of a dynamic lakeside testing site, Tech Day will bring together industry professionals, partners, and technology leaders for a full day of live demonstrations, equipment trials, and interactive discussions. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience subsea solutions in action, including remotely operated systems, advanced imaging tools, and data-driven inspection technologies.Event Highlight
GUH Organizes 8th STEM Challenge for UK Schools, Focusing on Marine Protection
competition tests and develops the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills of pupils aged 13-14 years of age. The initiative offers pupils an opportunity to learn about the UK’s USD$12.59 billion (£9.4billion) underwater industry, which includes the offshore energy, marine science, maritime robotics, aquaculture and defense sectors.Up to 60 schools are expected to participate in the environment themed STEM education program over the coming months. Ten schools will take part in each of the six regional heats, which are held in Bristol and Southampton in April, followed
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
RS Aqua Launches Marlin Acoustic Monitoring System
Innovate UK funded research program focused on real-time ocean intelligence.Marlin extends traditional passive acoustic monitoring by delivering full access to raw broadband data and intelligent detection results in near real time, enabling faster and more informed decisions in complex marine environments.Traditionally, passive acoustic data has been retrieved and analyzed after instrument recovery. Marlin enables near real time secure access to broadband audio and detection results, supporting marine mammal monitoring, vessel noise assessment and critical infrastructure protection.Marlin
SES Purchases 300th Teledyne Marine Odom ECHOTRAC E20
Teledyne Marine announced that its long‑standing channel partner Survey Equipment Services (SES) has purchased its 300th Odom ECHOTRAC E20 Single‑Beam Echo Sounder, a milestone that highlights the demand for reliable, rapid-deployment survey solutions across the US in marine and inland survey applications.Since introducing the E20 to its customers in 2019, SES has supplied the ECHOTRAC E20 to customers in various sectors, including defense operations, construction projects, hydrographic surveys, port and harbor maintenance for safe navigation, academic research, and teaching.The Teledyne Marine Odom
Kraken Robotics Acquires Covelya Group
Kraken Robotics Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Covelya Group Limited, a leading international provider of mission-critical underwater technology solutions operating through its subsidiary companies: Sonardyne International Ltd., EIVA A/S, Forcys Ltd., Wavefront Systems Ltd., Voyis Imaging Inc., and Chelsea Technologies Ltd.The Company will acquire Covelya Group for total consideration of $615 million, excluding transaction costs and subject to adjustment, of which $480 million will be paid in cash and $135 million will be satisfied through the issue of common
Teledyne Marine to Introduce SeaBat T51 Integrated Dual Head Systems at Oi26
At Oceanology International (Oi26), Teledyne Marine will introduce new additions to its SeaBat T-Series sonar portfolio, offering Integrated Dual Head (IDH) capability to the SeaBat T51 multibeam echosounder series, extending dual head performance to both surface vessel and deepwater ROV deployments.Already functional on the SeaBat T20 and T50 platform, the Integrated Dual Head functionality will now extend to the respected SeaBat T51-S and T51-R. The SeaBat T51 is the only multibeam echosounder featuring an array designed for 800kHz; this allows users to map the highest resolution without sacrificing
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
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