Category: Marine
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Fugro’s marine robot completes ‘world’s first’ fully remote offshore wind ROV inspection
What is being described as “the world’s first” fully remote inspection of offshore wind farm assets has been successfully carried out by Fugro, using one of its Blue Essence uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) with Blue Volta, an electrical remotely operated vehicle (eROV). The inspection at the Aberdeen offshore wind farm in the North Sea (also…
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Zelim selects Sea Machines’ marine robots for unmanned search and rescue vessel
Scottish Search and Rescue (SAR) technology innovator Zelim has developed the Guardian class of fast rescue craft, controlled by Sea Machines Robotics’ SM300 maritime autonomy, enabling unmanned operation of the vessel employing Zelim’s casualty detection and recovery process. The 8.5-meter Guardian includes Sea Machines SM300 remote command and control product, making it the world’s first…
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Fugro marine robots locate World War II ship 80 years after tragic sinking
In an extraordinary mission that took nearly five years of planning, Fugro has played a key role in locating the wreck of the Montevideo Maru, one of the worst international maritime disasters in history. In close partnership with the Silentworld Foundation and the Rabaul and Montevideo Maru Society, and support from Australia’s Department of Defence,…
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Nauticus Robotics launch new generation of its Aquanauts
Nauticus Robotics, a developer of autonomous robots using artificial intelligence for data collection and intervention services for the ocean industries, has launched the first of three second-generation Aquanauts, dubbed the “Mark 2” (MK2). The Aquanauts will now start commissioning exercises. Following commissioning, Nauticus expects to send the initial Aquanaut MK2 units to the North Sea…
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Underwater robots market set to expand at 14 percent a year
The market for underwater robots is expected to reach a value of $1.2 billion in 2023 and $4.3 billion by the end of 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 13.7 percent. This is according to a new report, Underwater Robots Market, published by Fact.MR. Some of the deep and difficult-to-reach areas of…
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Fugro and Petrobras pioneer remote subsea inspection in Brazil
Fugro and Petrobras have achieved a major milestone in Brazil’s offshore energy sector by successfully completing the country’s first-ever remote subsea inspection survey. This technology trial was carried out by Fugro in collaboration with Petrobras under an existing multiyear contract with the aim of minimising risk and improving sustainability during inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM)…
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4Ocean robot cleans up Florida beach as part of startup’s mission to clean up the world’s oceans
A robot built by 4Ocean is cleaning up Florida beach as part of the startup company’s mission to clean up the entire world’s oceans. An ambitious mission for sure, and one for which the company admits “there is no playbook”, but 4Ocean has already collected 28 million pounds of trash from the plastic-polluted salty waters…
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Fugro provides uncrewed surface vessel to TAQA
Fugro has completed its first fully remote offshore survey inspection in the European North Sea for energy company TAQA using one of its Blue Essence uncrewed surface vessels (USV) with Blue Volta electric remotely operated vehicle (eROV). The complex project, in Europe’s busiest part of the North Sea, involved the inspection of two platforms and…
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Nauticus Robotics expands into Europe with operating bases in Norway and the UK
Nauticus Robotics, a Houston-based developer of ocean robots, autonomy software, and services to the marine industries, has launched operations in Norway and the United Kingdom, beginning the company’s international expansion strategy for 2023 and beyond. The operating bases are strategically located in Stavanger, Norway and Aberdeen, Scotland to service the North Sea offshore market. The…
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Sea Machines Robotics to introduce computer vision to US Coast Guard critical missions
Sea Machines Robotics, a developer of pioneering maritime autonomy and perception systems, has installed its new AI-ris computer vision product onboard a United States Coast Guard (USCG) 270’ Famous-class Medium Endurance Cutter ahead of the vessel’s upcoming deployment. AI-ris uses artificial intelligence to identify and track visual targets of interest. This installation was made possible…