From 10 to 13 June (2025), as part of its pioneering initiative Digital Ocean Vision, NATO offered participants the opportunity to test and compare next-generation systems alongside traditional naval platforms, in a digital wargame.

Impact Subsea is pleased to announce the launch of the ISA200, the latest addition to its advanced range of underwater altimeters and single beam echosounders. Operating at 200kHz, the ISA200 offers an impressive measurement range exceeding 250 meters (820 feet) with exceptional accuracy to within 1mm. Engineered for the most demanding subsea environments, the ISA200 is depth rated to 6,000 meters (19,685 feet) and delivers a precise 15.2° conical beam, providing reliable long-range performance for a wide range of applications.

Verlume, the world leader in subsea batteries and power management systems, has appointed Valor Ocean Technologies as its first business development agent in Canada. The partnership follows the successful offshore deployment of three Verlume Charge systems in Canadian waters and signals a strategic expansion to meet growing market demand.

Scantrol and Alatas are pleased to announce a new OEM agreement, strengthening our collaboration and expanding the availability of Scantrol’s Active Heave Compensation systems (AHC) through Alatas’ global network.

With Mariner XL, Deep Ocean Search (in collaboration with Marine Operations London LTD) is offering for hire a 6000msw capable WROV which can be mobilized quickly and easily for rapid deployment anywhere in the world: a launch & recovery system, an ultra-long range inertial and acoustic positioning system, a pilot station and a store space, all in only 4 x 20’ containers. Deployment on board requires no major structural modifications of the support vessel and no calibration. The Argus Mariner XL is a light work-class ROV designed ultra-deep operations, inspection, sampling, object recovery, imaging and data acquisition.

UK-based environmental monitoring instrument manufacturer, Teledyne Valeport Water, is pleased to announce the release of the Hyperion32, the latest addition to its Hyperion range of high-performance optical instruments.

Saab UK has sold and delivered a new Seaeye Panther XTP remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to CCC Underwater Engineering S.A.L (CCCUE), strengthening the company’s offshore inspection and construction capabilities across its global operations.

Sonardyne are delighted to have been selected through a competitive bidding process to deliver baseline environmental monitoring services for the UK’s first offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) site.

On May 22, 2025, during a SEAMAP scientific mission, the team decided to take a small detour, not initially the mission plan, driven by curiosity. They went searching, according to the advises of Karl, their boat captain, a 63-year maritime mystery: the disappearance of the Ravenel in 1962.

In partnership with Meta, Saildrone successfully completed the first autonomous deep-water cable route survey in the North Atlantic, demonstrating a new standard for offshore mapping.

Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd and Kongsberg Discovery AS have signed a co-operation agreement to develop next generation MEMS-based gyro technology that will disrupt existing solutions.

International subsea specialist Sulmara is seeing a rise in demand for its uncrewed surface vessel (USV) operations and seabed mapping services, driven by the ongoing expansion of Taiwan’s offshore wind market. This surge also reflects a clear trend among developers - a shift toward earlier engagement in site investigation and survey planning to support more efficient, long-term project delivery.

DSI’s Maritime Security Summit will bring together members of the DHS, DoD, State/Local Partners, & Marine Engineering/Technical Solutions Providers to discuss current & future initiatives toward leveraging the innovative capabilities, tools, & technologies needed to enhance the nation’s coastlines, ports, & vessels in support of overall maritime dominance. This Summit will also detail various efforts and partnerships currently underway to bolster situational awareness and combat various threats to maritime critical infrastructure.

A cutting-edge fleet of ocean robots and instruments has been deployed to explore the depths of the Labrador Sea as part of a groundbreaking year-long experiment led by scientists from the UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC).

On May 27, the keel was laid for a novel semi-autonomous modular vessel at the Baltic Workboats shipyard in Nasva, Estonia. This vessel is being developed under EUROGUARD, one of the largest projects of the European Defence Fund, marking a significant milestone in European defence innovation.

Tethys Robotics AG is proud to announce a strategic partnership with SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH, a leading offshore service provider known for its expertise in complex subsea operations throughout Europe. With a strong presence in offshore wind and a proven ability to execute demanding marine projects, SeaRenergy brings valuable operational insight and reach to the collaboration. By combining their capabilities with Tethys Robotics’ advanced inspection technology, the partnership sets the stage for a new level of performance in subsea inspection services.

Ocean services provider DeepOcean has acquired Shelf Subsea, an independent provider of subsea services with a strong position in the eastern hemisphere. Founded on a robust industrial fit, the acquisition creates a global subsea services player with an extensive portfolio of solutions, now also covering the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions.

Greensea IQ, a leader in autonomous robotic systems for the maritime and defense industries, is pleased to announce a new exclusive representation agreement with Neotek, a well-established provider of marine technologies headquartered in Lorient, France. Under this agreement, Neotek will represent Greensea IQ’s Bayonet line of surf-zone autonomous vehicles and IQNS navigation and situational awareness systems in France and Belgium.