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Fugro Survey India Pvt. Ltd. has been awarded a three-year contract by Vantage International Management Company to provide ROV-based deepwater drill support services for ONGC’s offshore drilling operations in India. This contract involves supporting drilling activities at depths of up to 3,000 meter...
Recent advancements in monocular visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) have been applied to underwater bionic robotic fish. This approach integrates image enhancement techniques with deep feature matching to improve the robustness of navigation and mapping in aquatic environments. The...
NOAA Ocean Exploration, alongside its partners, is set to conduct two significant expeditions in the waters surrounding American Samoa during the summer and fall of 2026. These expeditions aim to map and characterize the deep seafloor in a region prioritized for offshore critical mineral exploration...
Shenhai Zhiren, a Guangzhou-based deep-sea robotics company, has successfully raised 500 million yuan in a Series A funding round. New investors include GGV Capital and a fund backed by TotalEnergies, while existing investors such as BYD and Lightspeed China also participated in the round. This fun...
Blue Water Autonomy has been awarded a multiple-award contract by the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) to conduct high-resolution ocean floor mapping using its autonomous vessels. This contract, which has a ceiling of $40 million, allows Blue Water Autonomy to leverage its technology for deep...
Impossible Metals, a US mining technology company, has announced plans to establish an Advanced Marine Robotics Hub in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This facility will focus on developing autonomous marine systems for the deep-sea collection of critical minerals, creating over a dozen high-paying engine...
Elsa Japan Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the DEEPRobotics DR02, an all-weather industrial humanoid robot, for the domestic market on June 18, 2026. This new product aims to enhance operational efficiency in various industries by providing advanced robotic solutions capable of functioning in dive...
Cornell engineering professor Rob Shepherd is designing a large, silent underwater robot inspired by the deep-sea oarfish to monitor ocean health. The oarfish's unique swimming mechanics, relying on a single dorsal fin, enable stealthy movement without startling marine life, making it an ideal model...
Fugro has successfully executed a geohazard site survey contract for Petronas Carigali at the Megah and Limbayong fields off the coast of Sabah, East Malaysia. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance Malaysia's offshore resource development. The survey provided essential Geo-data to id...
OMS Group (OMS) has announced significant progress in the Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT) for its long-range DriX O-16 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), taking place off the southern coast of France. The ongoing tests are showcasing remarkable seakeeping abilities and promising initial results regarding the...
A recent study published in the Journal of Field Robotics highlights advancements in autonomous robotic navigation. Researchers from a leading robotics institute conducted experiments to enhance the efficiency of robots in complex environments. The study, released in early October 2023, focuses on t...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Ocean Service has launched a hydrographic survey project aimed at mapping and characterizing over 30,000 square nautical miles of federal waters off the coast of American Samoa. Announced today, this initiative aligns with the Department...
Fugro has secured a significant contract with Mubadala Energy (South Andaman) RSC Limited to provide advanced soil investigation services for the South Andaman Deepwater Development, situated offshore Indonesia. This project is crucial as it will support the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and t...
Fugro has secured a contract to conduct a comprehensive site characterization program for a deepwater gas project operated by Eni in the Eastern Mediterranean. This significant survey campaign is set to support the Republic of Cyprus in its goal to emerge as a regional gas producer and exporter. The...
Saildrone, in collaboration with Meta, has achieved a significant milestone by completing the first autonomous deep-water cable route survey in the North Atlantic. This groundbreaking project, which took place recently, sets a new standard for offshore mapping techniques. The initiative aims to enha...
Voyis, a prominent player in underwater optical sensor technology, has unveiled its latest innovation, the Deep Vision Optics. This advanced optical system aims to significantly improve image clarity and sharpness in subsea environments. The launch, which is part of Voyis’ Discovery Vision Systems a...
In a significant advancement for operations in ultra-deep waters, Parkburn Precision Handling Systems and Scantrol AS have partnered to develop an innovative solution that enhances reliability. This collaboration has proven successful with the Stabbert Maritime Group's Offshore Support Vessel, the O...
Deep C and DOF are set to launch a significant deepwater trenching operation in Asia, following the successful completion of a pilot project in 2024. The main operation is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2025. During the pilot phase, which involved testing Deep C’s ROV Trenching Skid in...
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