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Ifremer has awarded a contract to French company ALSEAMAR for the design and development of a deep-sea underwater glider, following a call for proposals under the “Deep Seabed” priority of the France 2030 investment plan. This initiative, funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) on behalf of the French government, aims to enhance France’s capabilities in deep-ocean exploration and observation, addressing significant global scientific and societal challenges. The project, led by Ifremer in collaboration with CNRS and Shom, will involve a scientific user group that will play a crucial role in defining the necessary sensors for the glider, ensuring that the system aligns with the evolving needs of ocean research.
ROVplanet.com By ROV Planet Nov 07, 2025 france 2030 ifremer alseamar deep-sea glider
ALSEAMAR has secured a contract with the French Navy to supply five SEAEXPLORER 1000-M gliders, the military variant of its latest generation of underwater drones. This agreement marks a significant step in enhancing the French Navy's operational capabilities and is set to be fulfilled by the end of 2025. The decision to incorporate these advanced gliders is driven by the need for improved surveillance and reconnaissance in maritime operations. The SEAEXPLORER 1000-M gliders are designed to operate in challenging environments, providing the Navy with enhanced data collection and analysis capabilities.
ROVplanet.com By ROV Planet Jun 30, 2025 french navy acoustic data acquisition capability alseamar seaexplorer 1000-m gliders
ALSEAMAR has announced its participation in Task Force X Baltic (TFXB), which is currently operating in the Baltic Sea. This initiative, coordinated by NATO's Allied Command Transformation (ACT), seeks to integrate various innovative uncrewed systems and evaluate their effectiveness in realistic operational scenarios. The deployment underscores NATO's commitment to enhancing maritime security and advancing technological capabilities within its member nations.
ROVplanet.com By ROV Planet Jun 23, 2025 alseamar nato task force x seaexplorer glider baltic sea
ALSEAMAR, a leading company in the design and manufacture of syntactic foam for underwater vehicle buoyancy, has announced that it received DNV certification in July 2024. This achievement underscores the company's dedication to maintaining high standards of quality and innovation in its products. The certification process involved rigorous assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards, further solidifying ALSEAMAR's position as a trusted provider in the underwater technology sector.
ROVplanet.com By ROV Planet Feb 19, 2025 alseamar dnv certification bmti syntactic foam manned submersiblesRSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
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