Klein Marine Systems Signs Agreement With SAAB to Provide Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) Technology
Klein Marine Systems, a leader in sonar technology, has received a contract to provide Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) hardware technology to Saab Kockums AB (Linköping, Sweden). The sonar hardware will be integrated onto the Saab AUV62-MR, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed for mine-countermeasures (MCM) missions. Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the AUVs. The vehicle has the ability to quickly map and produce high-resolution sonar images of the seabed over large areas and detect various types of objects. The system provides
Klein Marine Systems Selects Exail Navigation Technology For Sonar
Klein Marine Systems, a leader in sonar technology, has selected the Exail Octans Nano OEM Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) as the standard navigation solution for their 5900 Side Scan Sonar (SSS). This collaboration aims to enhance the sonar’s precision and reliability for high-resolution seabed mapping, supporting a range of defense, security, and commercial applications.The Exail Octans Nano OEM AHRS offers a heading accuracy of 0.5° secant latitude, and pitch and roll accuracy of 0.1°, ensuring stable and precise attitude and heading data. These capabilities are essential
Klein Marine Systems Secures Order for RTsys Side Scan Sonars
Klein Marine Systems, a leader in advanced sonar technology, announced the purchase from French Company RTsys of 20 high-resolution 900kHz side scan sonar systems to be integrated on their micro AUV platform NEMOSENS. The NemoSens® micro AUV, known for its compact design and robust performance, has already been equipped with Klein’s side scan sonar systems and delivered to a various of worldwide end users from both civil and defense sectors. These 900kHz sonar units are engineered to deliver high imaging quality and reliability, providing seabed mapping and object detection for micro
Ashtead Technology Partners Up with EdgeTech for eBOSS Sonar System
create an unrivalled, integrated detection package that will help to effectively address our customers’ subsea challenges,” said Ross MacLeod, Integrated Projects Director at Ashtead Technology.The new technology partnership brings together EdgeTech’s latest sub-bottom profiling sonar technology with project management, training, installation support and expert offshore technicians from Ashtead Technology to ensure effective deployment and support at every stage of a project.The eBOSS system is deployable from vessels, ROVs, ROTVs and towed vehicles.“We are excited to work with
Kongsberg Discovery: Demonstrations at Ocean Business 2025
chance to see the lightweight, robust and powerful EM 2042 in action, in conjunction with the high-precision Seapath 385, developed specifically for demanding hydrographic surveying. The Flexview demonstration, taking place dockside at set times on each day, reveals how the latest compact multibeam sonar technology can be implemented for trusted infrastructure inspection and gas seep detection.For delegates eager to experience the potential of remote operations, the Saildrone sessions on Wednesday and Thursday will show how Kongsberg Discovery’s deep-water multibeam sensors and software can be deployed
Klein Marine Systems Dedicates Sonar Lab at UNH
Klein Marine Systems, a global leader in sonar technology, announced the dedication of the Klein Sonar Innovation Lab at the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center, University of New Hampshire (UNH).Additionally, Klein has renewed its Industry Partnership agreement with UNH’s Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping/Joint Hydrographic Center (CCOM/JHC). As part of this initiative, Klein Marine Systems has loaned a sonar system to CCOM, providing students with hands-on access to industry-leading technology.
Massa Products Corporation: Innovating Sonar Technology & Securing the Future of the Maritime Workforce
Dawn Massa Stancavish, President, CEO, and Chief Innovation Officer, Massa Products Corporation, recently joined Rhonda Moniz on the DEEP DIVE podcast to discuss this innovative company’s rich history and its role in helping to inspire a new generation of technology workers.
UK Companies Honored at Subsea Expo Awards
Award (Sponsored by C-Kore Systems): ARC Marine – Acknowledged for developing marine structures that protect subsea assets and coastlines while enhancing marine biodiversity.Cross-Sector Innovation Award: Kraken Robotics (Westhill, Aberdeen) – Honored for its synthetic aperture sonar technology, supporting defense and offshore wind sectors in seabed mapping and hazard detection.Company of the Year – Over 50 Employees: Next Geosolutions – A marine geoscience and offshore construction support services provider recognized for exceptional business performance and industry leadership
Obituary: Karl Kenny, Founder, Kraken Robotics
team and in the 1990’s he formed Telepix, a leader in photo e-commerce solutions. He co-founded Marport Deep Sea Technologies Inc. in July 2003 and served as its President and CEO until December 2011. In 2012, Karl founded Kraken to commercialize compact, lower-cost synthetic aperture sonar technology for unmanned systems.“Karl’s strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit enabled Kraken, a small start-up out of Newfoundland, to punch well above our weight and become recognized world-wide for our high-resolution synthetic aperture sonar technology,” said David Shea, Executive
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