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EM2042 BNS  (Credit: Kongsberg Discovery)

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

Pipeline cathodic inspection with Kongsberg Listen visualized in the Blue Insight ecosystem. Credit: Kongsberg Discovery

Kongsberg Discovery Upgrades Argeo Listen Electromagnetic Sensor

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, delivering data processing from

Pipeline cathodic inspection with Kongsberg Listen visualized in the Blue Insight ecosystem (Credit: Kongsberg Discovery)

Kongsberg Discovery Upgrades Kongsberg Listen Electromagnetic Sensor

of Argeo’s electromagnetic sensing technologies and recruitment of its staff in August 2025. The company said it has focused on integrating the technology into its existing portfolio while accelerating innovation.The upgraded platform-agnostic system is now positioned for applications across ocean science, defence, energy and minerals sectors. It has already been integrated and operated on Kongsberg’s HUGIN family of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), where it has been used in commercial surveys, and is now being rolled out commercially. The system will make its trade show debut

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