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DeepOcean Bolsters Subsea Robotics Fleet with Eight New ROVs

, survey as well as removal and recycling of subsea assets.“Expanding our ROV fleet at this scale will enable us to further strengthen the services we provide to clients worldwide, across both the oil and gas and offshore wind sectors. The new units feature the latest and most efficient underwater technologies available and are fully compatible with our remote, autonomous and digital solutions,” said Olaf A. Hansen, managing director, DeepOcean Europe

Sea Vorian Expands SEA360 Fleet with Teledyne Gavia AUV

commercial undersea surveying services. By integrating autonomous systems, SEA360 is advancing unmanned technologies in the ocean surveying and inspection market.With a strong expertise in marine data collection and analysis, SEA360 provides high-quality marine data services through autonomous underwater technologies as well as conventional survey means. Its vision is to reinvent ocean surveying and inspection using the latest autonomous and sensor technologies, pursuing accuracy, efficiency, flexibility and low carbon emissions

Fincantieri, Edge ink deal to Develop Underwater Solutions

the rapidly evolving diving sector. A strengthening of the collaboration aimed at further consolidating the partnership between the two companies through MAESTRAL, their shipbuilding joint venture based in Abu Dhabi.The agreement is based on the collaboration between the two companies to develop underwater technologies, supporting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in becoming a regional reference point in innovation in this field.The cooperation between Fincantieri and Edge will be focused on the design, development and construction of unmanned systems for the protection of critical underwater infrastructures

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EDGE and Fincantieri Deepen Partnership for Underwater Protection Solutions

Maestral, which will be focused on the design, development and creation of unmanned systems for critical underwater infrastructure protection and seabed mapping, next-generation submarines, drone-carrier ships, and lightweight torpedoes.The MoU is based on both companies collaborating to develop underwater technologies, supporting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in becoming a regional pioneer in underwater technology innovation.The agreement comes amidst a rapidly evolving landscape for national defense. New threats and vulnerabilities are changing global dynamics, intensifying geopolitical rivalries, and

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Underwater Surveillance Milestone: Novacavi’s Hybrid Cable Passes Successful Test

electric cables used in the most varied and extreme conditions in civil and military environments. The company has been active in the underwater sector for almost 30 years, producing technologically advanced solutions identified by its Aquancable® line and special cables for marine and underwater technologies.Image Soft Oy is a Helsinki, Finland-based technology company that delivers passive underwater surveillance systems to the defense market

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UK NOC's Study Challenges Role of Plankton in Ocean Carbon Storage Process

Atlantic and Pacific sectors of the Southern Ocean.This included iron-rich waters around a remote chain of islands and nutrient-starved waters in the open ocean. The collaborative team used a combination of innovative techniques, including ship-based measurements, mooring arrays and autonomous underwater technologies

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Beam’s AI-Driven AUV to Hit Offshore Wind Market in 2025

autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) driven by artificial intelligence (AI).Scout, a concept expected to enter the market in 2025, will put the power of subsea inspection directly in the hands of wind farm operators. This is an important step in Beam’s journey to develop cutting-edge underwater technologies that transform the viability and scalability of offshore wind.The AUV will combine advanced AI, real-time 3D reconstructions, and precise navigation to deliver inspections that are quicker and more cost-effective.As demonstrated in a world-first deployment at SSE’s Seagreen Wind Farm

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EDGE and Fincantieri Join Forces to Develop Advanced Subsea Defense Systems

manned and unmanned products – further advancing the UAE’s sovereign capabilities in cutting-edge defense technologies, for the benefit of the UAE and other navies worldwide.“This agreement between Fincantieri and EDGE underscores a commitment to pioneering advancements in underwater technologies, combining engineering excellence with a forward-thinking approach. The underwater domain presents unique challenges, from fluid dynamics to communication and autonomy, which demand innovative and resilient solutions.“Together, we aim to develop systems that meet the highest standards

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Saipem Gets Subsea Intervention Services Job for GreenStream Pipeline

been undertaking for GreenStream since 2008 as to asset integrity, inspection, maintenance and emergency pipeline services, and expands them to cover a wider range of scenarios and customer’s needs.The activities will be managed by Sonsub, Saipem’s center of excellence for robotics, underwater technologies and services, and executed in coordination with the Saipem Engineering Hub.The scope of work streamlines the integrated management of survey data and critical spares, the provision of specialized engineering services related to asset integrity and readiness services for repair interventions

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