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Custom USV Platforms for Survey & Environmental Monitoring

AGISTAR develops custom USV platforms that combine integrated sensing, navigation, software, and flexible payload configurations to support survey, monitoring, inspection, and other autonomous marine operations

Aug 17, 2026

Layered Media Detection Added to WINGHEAD X Midwater Multibeam Sonar System

NORBIT Subsea has introduced Layered Media Detection for WINGHEAD X Midwater, enabling simultaneous identification of fluid mud layers and navigable bottom during hydrographic surveys

Aug 14, 2026

Hybrid AUV ROV Platforms for Multi-Phase Underwater Missions

Strategic Robotic Systems outlines how hybrid AUV/ROV platforms integrate autonomous transit with tethered precision work to support multi-phase underwater missions including port security, mine countermeasures, and infrastructure inspection

Aug 11, 2026

Continuous Power Milestone Achieved for High-Voltage Underwater Platforms

SubCtech has successfully demonstrated 50 kW of continuous power for over 50 minutes on a 600 V underwater battery system, exceeding key performance targets using optimized established technology architecture

Aug 07, 2026

Motion Sensor Supports Floating Tidal Generator Stability

In this case study, an Xsens MTi motion sensor, integrated through a Gable Technologies IMU, helps Orbital Marine Power monitor hull movement on its floating tidal generator off Orkney

Aug 04, 2026

Metadata Provides Context & Traceability for Subsea Imaging

SubC Imaging explains how embedded metadata improves subsea imaging traceability, repeatability and analysis by connecting underwater imagery with positional, environmental and operational information

Jul 30, 2026

US Government Selects Ocean Power Technologies WAM-V for Further Engagement

Ocean Power Technologies’ WAM-V has been selected for further U.S. Government engagement following a competitive capability assessment, creating opportunities for future technical discussions with agencies

Jul 24, 2026

USV Streamlines Waterway Cleanup & Multi-Mission Operations

AGISTAR has developed a lightweight autonomous surface vehicle designed for efficient aquatic waste clearance alongside modular capabilities including bathymetric mapping and environmental monitoring across diverse and shallow operational waterway environments

Jul 21, 2026

New GNSS/INS Compact OEM Navigation Modules Released

Designed for demanding autonomous systems, these compact new modules from Xsens combine high-performance inertial sensors with advanced satellite tracking to deliver centimeter-level positioning and robust navigation in challenging outdoor environments

Jul 20, 2026

Partnership Achieves First Aerial Deployment of USV

A landmark defense trial from Kraken Technology Group and Capewell has proven the rapid insertion of advanced uncrewed surface vessels directly into challenging maritime environments via a tactical military transport aircraft deployment from high altitude

Jul 15, 2026

Latest News

Active & Passive Sonar Demonstrated for Autonomous Undersea Warfare

During the US Navy's 2026 Lanternfish exercise, Ultra Maritime successfully paired deployable passive sonar with active sonobuoy technology to detect and localize autonomous unmanned underwater vehicles across contested maritime environments

Aug 19, 2026

VIMOX 2026 to Showcase Maritime & Shipbuilding Technologies

VIMOX 2026 will bring maritime and offshore professionals together to explore advances in automation, marine propulsion, sustainable technologies and digital vessel operations.

Aug 19, 2026

600 kHz ADCP for Inland Waterway Monitoring

OCEANTEK Technology has launched the River-ADCP-600-FA5, a 600 kHz ADCP for inland waterway velocity profiling and discharge measurement in high-sediment and remote monitoring environments worldwide

Aug 18, 2026

Self-Contained Sensor Delivers Rapid Subsea Measurements

Designed for direct ROV deployment, Zupt's titanium-housed Subsea Static Heading Sensor provides real-time orientation readings via a high-visibility LED display without requiring external communications or acoustic links

Aug 18, 2026

Greensea IQ Launches Autonomous Hull Inspection Robot

Greensea IQ has launched Bayonet Sweep, an autonomous underwater robot for ship hull and harbor security inspections, threat classification and diver-free force protection operations

Aug 18, 2026

First DNV Certification for Wave Energy Technology

CorPower Ocean secures independent DNV validation, significantly reducing technology risk to unlock institutional investment for utility-scale wave energy

Aug 17, 2026

Layered Media Detection Added to WINGHEAD X Midwater Multibeam Sonar System

NORBIT Subsea has introduced Layered Media Detection for WINGHEAD X Midwater, enabling simultaneous identification of fluid mud layers and navigable bottom during hydrographic surveys

Aug 14, 2026

Subsea Engineering Enables America’s First Open-Ocean Human Habitat in 40 Years

Unique Group has engineered the supporting infrastructure for Vanguard, a pioneering open-ocean habitat off Florida designed to sustain four aquanauts through extreme weather conditions over a twenty-year operational lifespan

Aug 14, 2026

AI & 3D-Printed Sargassum Structures to Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms

A Florida Atlantic University engineering team has secured an $800,475 EPA grant to combat harmful algal blooms by combining artificial intelligence with retrievable 3D-printed sargassum structures for targeted phosphorus removal

Aug 13, 2026

Oceanbotics Deploys SRV-8 ROV for Shark Week & Debuts 4K Camera Technology

Oceanbotics has partnered with Discovery Channel production teams for a fourth consecutive year, using its SRV-8 remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to track and film sharks underwater for Shark Week

Aug 12, 2026

Expert Insights

Unlocking Collaborative Perception Through AI-Driven Radar & Camera Fusion

Tocaro Blue discusses advanced processing solutions that allow marine radar and cameras to work as collaborators, utilizing massive proprietary datasets to transform traditional maritime sensors into intelligent, autonomous perception systems

Aug 19, 2026

Custom USV Platforms for Survey & Environmental Monitoring

Aug 17, 2026

High-Resolution Sonar in Seagrass Mapping & Habitat Monitoring

Forcys examines how advanced sonar technology enables rapid high resolution mapping and detailed temporal monitoring of subtidal seagrass ecosystems to directly support coastal marine habitat restoration and Net Zero targets

Aug 13, 2026

Measuring fDOM with the ECO V2 Optical Sensor

Sea-Bird Scientific outlines how the ECO V2 optical sensor measures fDOM with 8× greater sensitivity than the ECO Classic, alongside capabilities for optical monitoring across rivers, lakes, coastal waters, and the open ocean

Aug 12, 2026

Hybrid AUV ROV Platforms for Multi-Phase Underwater Missions

Aug 11, 2026

Stable Motion Sensing for GNSS-Denied Marine Operations

AMCORIS supplies Epson MEMS IMUs for marine navigation and autonomy, combining compact form factors, low drift, and stable motion sensing for demanding environments.

Aug 10, 2026

Product Spotlight: Cetasol’s iHelm Intelligent Vessel Management Platform

Explore Cetasol’s iHelm platform, leveraging AI, digital twin modelling, and real-time vessel data to enhance efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and streamline regulatory compliance

Aug 07, 2026

Machine Learning-Based Marine Perception with ApolloCore

Tocaro Blue’s ApolloCore software enhances marine PTZ cameras with machine learning-based stabilization, object classification, ranging, tracking, and optional Radar fusion

Aug 06, 2026

Underwater Stereo Imaging for 3D Modeling in Turbid Water

Voyis examines how inspection-grade underwater stereo imaging can support 3D modeling in turbid, low-visibility environments through enhanced feature capture, reliable stereo correspondence, and improved image clarity, drawing on a field exercise at Mammoth Lake in Texas

Aug 06, 2026

Motion Sensor Supports Floating Tidal Generator Stability

In this case study, an Xsens MTi motion sensor, integrated through a Gable Technologies IMU, helps Orbital Marine Power monitor hull movement on its floating tidal generator off Orkney

Aug 04, 2026

Resources

8 Essential Questions for Procuring Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs)

An eight-point procurement guide outlining the critical questions to ask USV manufacturers and suppliers across all maritime sectors

Feb 24, 2026

What Can You Actually Put on a USV? Payload Types Across Maritime Missions

From sensors to sonar, see how USV payload types are adapted for very different maritime missions across science, survey, and operations

Feb 24, 2026

Combat USVs in Naval Warfare: Roles, Control, and Constraints

A concise, realistic explanation of combat USVs, covering roles, command and control, sensors, weapons, survivability, and naval integration.

Feb 19, 2026

Understanding Autonomy Levels Across USVs and ASVs

A practical, operations-focused explanation of autonomy levels in USVs and ASVs, examining control modes, HITL oversight, and real-world maritime constraints

Feb 17, 2026

Pipeline and Cable Inspection Support USVs Explained: Surface Roles, Subsea Assets, and Operational Reality

A practical explanation of how USVs support pipeline and subsea cable inspection by enabling ROVs and AUVs through surface positioning, communications, and mission coordination

Feb 17, 2026

Get to Know USV Size Classes: Small, Medium, Large, and Fleet-Classes Explained

Clear explanation of USV size classes and how payload, endurance, logistics, and mission scope drive platform selection in ocean science and marine operations

Feb 10, 2026

Collision Avoidance for USV: Practical Constraints, Compliance, & Real-World Implementation

A technical look at USV collision avoidance today, including COLREGs interpretation, sensor fusion, human oversight, and the constraints that shape real deployments.

Feb 10, 2026

Port Security Solutions and Maritime Defense

Ports and maritime facilities require specialized security and defense solutions to address various surface, subsurface, and aerial threats. Systems supporting mine detection and clearance, mine countermeasures (MCM), explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), C4ISR integration, counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS), and underwater acoustic intelligence are key to maintaining operational stability and situational awareness in maritime environments

Aug 14, 2025

NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000: A Complete Guide for Marine Electronics Networking

From environmental sensors to sonar systems, modern marine technology depends on reliable, real-time data exchange. NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 are the foundational communication protocols that enable this interoperability between onboard instruments. This guide explains how both standards work, their differences, and how they’re applied across ocean science, unmanned systems, and commercial marine operations.

Jun 11, 2025

RDS Solutions for Marine Display Water & Glove