Ensuring Reliable Navigation for Tactical Divers
Diver navigation has long presented a challenge. Ensuring diver safety is crucial, and the consequences of not having reliable navigation and position information are far greater for missions using divers than ROVs or other uncrewed systems. UK-based Blueprint Subsea’s Artemis diver navigation systems are engineered to give operators confidence and control in such situations.Accurate positioning and dead-reckoning navigation capabilities are essential for maintaining situational awareness and keeping divers safe during long-duration underwater missions. Blueprint relies on Nortek’s
Kongsberg Discovery, MacArtney Partner for ROTV Surveying and Inspection Capability
, signed December 1 at Kongsberg Discovery’s facility in Horten, Norway, was lauded as “a natural partnership”.“This partnership represents an important step toward delivering comprehensive solutions to our customers. By combining all our sonars, underwater positioning and navigation systems from Kongsberg Discovery with MacArtney’s platforms, we can now offer a unique blend of technology and flexibility," said Helge Uhlen, Vice President, OT Sales, Kongsberg Discovery. Uhlen notes applications include, but are not limited to, seafloor mapping, pipeline and cable
Ocean Wise, Trelleborg Advance Whale Protection Through Global Navigation Software Integration
whale sightings submitted through Ocean Wise’s Whale Report platform as well as visual observations and automated detections submitted by partner organizations delivers alerts to commercial mariners via SMS, email, push notifications and now, directly through Trelleborg’s integrated navigation systems.Building on the success of similar systems on Canada’s West Coast, Trelleborg is partnering with Ocean Wise to deliver real-time alerts to pilots in northwestern Australia – one of the country’s busiest export hubs and a critical stopover for migrating humpback whales from
FarSounder Argos 3D Sonar Integrated with Anschütz SYNAPSIS (W)ECDIS NX
, users of FarSounder’s Argos sonar can now view in-water targets, such as submerged obstacles or floating debris, as well as bathymetric data collected by the sonar, alongside traditional navigational data.SYNAPSIS (W)ECDIS NX is known for its modular, user-centric design that unites critical navigation systems to improve safety and reduce cognitive load for operators. With the addition of Argos sonar data, bridge crews gain a clearer, real-time view of what lies ahead, both above and below the waterline. Operators can access both live and historical sonar detections, customize their display by depth
AI is Boosting Operational Autonomy
underwater systems to adapt dynamically to complex underwater environments.”Control systems bridge the gap between decision making and physical execution, and they are increasingly incorporating AI-based frameworks that enable real-time adaptive behaviour by processing multi-modal data from navigation systems.Traditional rule-based systems have been effective in predictable scenarios, but they lack the flexibility to respond to unexpected challenges such as a strong current or an uncharted obstacle.Researchers have increasingly turned to AI-driven decision-making frameworks that incorporate deep
Oceaneering Upgrades Survey Vessel for Simultaneous Autonomous Missions
, carried out in early 2025 on the 25-year-old vessel, has made it capable of launching and recovering both uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).The vessel, originally launched in 2000 for geophysical and geotechnical survey work, has been outfitted with new navigation systems, hull-mounted sensors, cloud-enabled data infrastructure, and a modernized engine room.The upgrade includes a dedicated Launch and Recovery System (LARS) for autonomous platforms and integration with Microsoft Azure for real-time data processing.“The Ocean Intervention II provides a step
Silicon Sensing, Kongsberg Discovery Join Forces to Develop Gyro Technology
, June 2, during EXPO in Osaka, Japan. The purpose is to bring the companies together to co-develop next-generation inertial technology.Gyro sensors measure changes in rotation angle over time, enabling detection of direction, angle, and vibration. They are used in smartphones, game consoles, car navigation systems, industrial equipment, and devices requiring vibration detection, camera shake correction, and attitude control.This agreement will merge the engineering skills of both companies to speed the evolution of products within each company. Kongsberg will use developments to enhance their next generation
SeaRenergy, Tethys Robotics Partner on Subsea Inspection Services
;will partner to integrate the Tethys ONE system into SeaRenergy's offshore service portfolio, enhancing the efficiency and quality of subsea inspections.The Tethys ONE is an underwater robot designed for automated subsea inspections with maximum flexibility. Equipped with advanced navigation systems as well as acoustic and contact-based data collection sensors, it enables high-quality inspections even in challenging underwater conditions. Its ease of deployment and adaptability make it a valuable addition to SeaRenergy's portfolio of offshore services.SeaRenergy will now offer offshore
Satellite data from Ship Captures Landslide-Generated Tsunami
.“Landslides into water can produce a tsunami, and some of them can be quite large and destructive,” said CIRES Fellow Anne Sheehan, a professor of Geological Sciences at CU Boulder and co-author of the study. “Scientists have captured larger, earthquake-induced tsunamis using ship navigation systems. Our team had equipment in the right place at the right time to show this method also works for landslide-generated tsunamis.”On May 8, 2022, a landslide near the port city of Seward, Alaska, sent debris tumbling into Resurrection Bay, creating a series of small tsunami waves. The R/V
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