MTR100: Profiling Subsea Leaders - Application Open
In its September/October 2026 edition, Marine Technology Reporter will publish the 21st Annual MTR100. The MTR100 is a report and ranking of the 100 leading companies, people and technologies in the global subsea sector. The 2025 edition can be found here.While this editorial opportunity is free, your company must apply to be included. The application can be found here, and questions can be directed to our Managing Editor, Celia Konowe, at [email protected]
Teledyne Expands Iceland Facility, Boosts AUV Output and UK Supplier Collaboration
Teledyne Marine has further expanded its Teledyne Gavia manufacturing facility in Iceland, increasing output of autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems while strengthening collaboration with UK‑based suppliers.Located at Vesturvör 29 in Kópavogur, the facility now occupies the full 5,200 m² building after Teledyne acquired the remaining space. The added floor space expands engineering, manufacturing, support, and operations to facilitate higher build rates and a smoother production flow.The expansion supports growing demand for Gavia AUV systems in defense, security, and commercial
Teledyne Marine Launches New Global Video Contest
visual and technical quality and 50% on the content and story being told.Winners will receive field ready gear, with selected top entries awarded a GoPro HERO13 Black action camera. Winning videos will be featured across Teledyne Marine's global channels, offering valuable visibility within the marine technology community.For full contest rules and submission details, visit: https://www.video.teledynemarine.com/page/videocontestrule
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
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