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Kongsberg Listen Scores Commercial Breakthrough with DOF HUGIN Order

Kongsberg Listen Scores Commercial Breakthrough with DOF HUGIN Order

Kongsberg Discovery has announced its first commercial order for the Kongsberg Listen electromagnetic sensing solution, marking a significant milestone for the company. The order comes from DOF, a prominent provider of integrated subsea and marine services for the global offshore energy sector. DOF has chosen this cutting-edge ‘passive’ technology to be incorporated into an integrated payload on a new HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). The agreement was unveiled today during the Oceanology International event taking place in London, highlighting the growing interest in advanced sensing technologies within the marine industry.

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New HUGIN AUV for the University of Gothenburg to Replace “Ran”

New HUGIN AUV for the University of Gothenburg to Replace “Ran”

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg are set to enhance their underwater exploration capabilities with the acquisition of a HUGIN underwater vehicle, which boasts a range of 3,000 meters. This purchase comes in the wake of the loss of the previous vehicle, “Ran,” which was lost beneath an Antarctic glacier in 2024. The funding for this new equipment has been made possible through a significant donation from Voice of the Ocean, supplemented by insurance funds. With the contract for the HUGIN vehicle currently being finalized, the university is now in a position to plan new expeditions aimed at advancing their research efforts in underwater environments.

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