Subsea & Survey News & Articles

Filmmaker Reviews Subsea Cinematography ROV

Antoine Drancey, a filmmaker from Black Whale Pictures, has reviewed Boxfish’s Luna ROV and dives into its key components, sharing insights into camera operation and safety features

Aug 02, 2024
Kraken Robotics Completes High Resolution Route Survey Contract in Australia

The purpose of the surveys was to enable the collection of Maritime Geospatial Information (MGI) to support maritime domain awareness through the acquisition of high-resolution seabed foundation data and associated oceanographic data

Jul 25, 2024
All-Electric ROV Designed to Mitigate Diver and Environment Risk

Saab and Vicor have designed what is reportedly the world's first work-class all-electric ROV, incorporating Vicor power modules to enable a lightweight, thermally adept power system

Jul 24, 2024
Collaboration to Streamline Hydrographic Surveys with Real-Time Data Processing

Surveyors can now run Hypack's hydrographic survey software directly in the cloud through Terradepth's Absolute Ocean platform, enabling near real-time processing of ocean data

Jul 22, 2024
First Delivery of New Forward-Looking Sonars

Wavefront has made the first batch shipment of its compact navigation and obstacle avoidance sonar, Vigilant FLS 600, designed for surface, subsurface, crewed, and uncrewed platforms

Jul 16, 2024
Micro-AUV Fleet to be Mobilized in SEAMAP Project

SEABER and CNRS-LEMAR et MARBEC are taking part in the France 2030 plan with the SEAMAP Project, and are set to deliver micro-AUV swarming technology for subsea expeditions

Jul 15, 2024
Subsea Camera Successfully Integrated with ROV

Voyis has integrated their Discovery Camera with the BlueROV2, creating a combined solution that is easy to operate and highly effective, particularly for seagrass monitoring and restoration

Jul 12, 2024
Collaboration to Develop AUV Swarms for Subsea Exploration

Under the CARMA project, Exail, RTsys, and ABYSSA are set to develop an AUV swarming solution for efficient ocean floor mapping and subsea surveying

Jul 10, 2024
Voyis-Led OASIS Project to Enhance Ocean Monitoring

The OASIS (Over-horizon Awareness of Seafloor Imaging Surveys) project addresses the need for efficient and cost-effective monitoring solutions in the face of escalating demands for sustainable ocean resource management

Jul 09, 2024
New Aquaculture Load Monitoring Sensors Unveiled

RS Aqua’s new smartlink®EE range of sensors are engineered to provide accurate load monitoring in unique aquaculture operations, increasing both efficiency and safety

Jul 08, 2024
ROV Ordered for Enhanced Offshore Inspection

Saab’s 2000m depth-rated electric ROV, the Seaeye Cougar-XTi, has been purchased by HBC Group for its carrying capacity and ability to elevate the company’s offshore inspection capabilities

Jul 08, 2024
Patent Granted for Acoustic Sensors to Track Buried Objects

Argeo has been awarded a patent for using acoustic sensors for tracking buried pipelines/objects below the seafloor, protecting a specific use of acoustic sensors on AUVs

Jul 05, 2024
AI Solution to Aid in Dam Efficiency and Environmental Compliance

Innovasea has launched HydroAI to help dam operators improve efficiency and environmental compliance, combining high-resolution video cameras with AI-powered, cloud-based software

Jul 03, 2024
Subsea Advanced Navigation & Vessel Control Solution Launched

Robosys has launched its new Advanced Swimmer Delivery Vehicles, featuring Voyager AI-supported advanced navigation and vessel control systems for decision-aided crew support

Jul 02, 2024
Echosounder Upgraded to Support Wider Oceanography Applications

Kongsberg Discovery has updated its echosounder family with a wide-band low-frequency capability for a detailed picture of the marine world to focus on sustainable ocean management

Jun 28, 2024
Contract Awarded for Ocean Bottom Nodal Solution

Sercel has delivered one of its GPR300 OBN solutions, a compact, lightweight shallow water module designed for easy manual handling and simplified deployment and retrieval

Jun 24, 2024
New Order Placed for Compact ROV

Kystdesign will provide DOF with two Constructor Compact ROV systems, which have a top-side control system, configurable operation stations, and many additional functions or sensor options

Jun 21, 2024
Pilot AUV Pipeline Inspection Completed

Oceaneering International’s Freedom AUV completed a high-quality Pipeline Inspection Industrial Pilot of over 120km of sub-marine lines to aid TotalEnergies reach Net Zero by 2050

Jun 11, 2024
High-Res Sonar Used In Missing Aircraft Recovery

EdgeTech’s 4125i Side Scan Sonar System, built for SAR and shallow water survey, has been used in the successful search for an aircraft that was missing for half a century

Jun 06, 2024