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SHOM the French Hydrographic & Oceanographic Service Orders New Maritime Drone

SHOM the French Hydrographic & Oceanographic Service Orders New Maritime Drone

The French Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (Shom) has finalized an order for a new autonomous underwater micro-drone, the NemoSens model, from the French manufacturer RTsys. This decision, made at the end of December following a seven-month competitive bidding process, is a key component of Shom's transformation plan aimed at modernizing hydrographic and oceanographic data acquisition methods, set to be implemented in 2024. The acquisition reflects Shom's commitment to enhancing its capabilities in underwater exploration and data collection.

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Klein Marine Systems Secures Order for 20 High-Resolution Side Scan Sonars for NemoSens® Micro AUV

Klein Marine Systems Secures Order for 20 High-Resolution Side Scan Sonars for NemoSens® Micro AUV

Klein Marine Systems, a leading company in advanced sonar technology, has announced the acquisition of 20 high-resolution 900kHz side scan sonar systems from the French firm RTsys. This purchase, revealed today, is intended for integration into Klein's innovative micro autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) platform, NEMOSENS. The move is seen as a pivotal step in advancing underwater exploration and mapping capabilities, reflecting the company's commitment to enhancing technological solutions in marine environments.

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