Following a call for proposals launched under the “Deep Seabed” priority of the France 2030 investment plan, Ifremer has announced the award of a contract to the French company ALSEAMAR for the design and development of a deep-sea underwater glider. This ambitious project will strengthen France’s capabilities in deep-ocean exploration and observation, a field that lies at the heart of major global scientific and societal challenges. The initiative is funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) on behalf of the French government, as part of France 2030. Ifremer serves as the project lead, in partnership with the CNRS and Shom. A scientific user group will be closely involved in defining the sensors to be developed or integrated, ensuring that the new system meets the evolving needs of ocean research.

BMT is delighted to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Teledyne Marine Vehicles group which includes Iceland-based Teledyne Gavia and North Falmouth, MA based Teledyne Webb Research, laying the foundation for strategic alignment and close collaboration on future projects in the maritime autonomy space.

SubSea Craft (SSC) and Australian company Greenroom Robotics have signed a teaming agreement marking the next step in strengthening collaboration across the AUKUS technology ecosystem.

On 26 October, the ships departed port and took part in a traditional photo exercise (PHOTEX) involving eleven naval units – a striking display of Allied cooperation at sea. Following the PHOTEX, SNMCMG2 minehunters carried out intensive mine countermeasures (MCM) operations, demonstrating exceptional professionalism, precision, and teamwork. Over the course of the exercise, seven dummy mines were successfully detected using Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and recovered by the task group, underscoring NATO’s advanced capabilities in ensuring maritime safety.

Oceaneering International, Inc. today announced Vision™ Subsea, a new module within the cloud‑based Vision™ 3D data visualization software platform developed by GDi, an Oceaneering company. The module presents engineering-grade point cloud data generated during ROV operations, giving engineers a measurable, contextual view of subsea asset integrity to better enable identification of anomaly location, dimensional checks, and intervention planning.

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT, "Nauticus"), a pioneer in autonomous subsea robotics and intelligent software solutions, today announced the successful certification and deployment of its Nauticus ToolKITT™ autonomy software on two light work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) acquired through the company's 2025 acquisition of SeaTrepid International. Following certified pool and open-water testing, Nauticus completed its first paid commercial subsea project utilizing Nauticus ToolKITT™ on a retrofitted ROV platform, marking an important milestone in extending the company's autonomy technology beyond proprietary systems.

The organisers of Oceanology International 2026 (Oi26) have unveiled specialist publication Ocean Robotics Planet as the first ever official media supporter for its renowned conference programme. Expanding the reach and influence of the conference sessions, Oi’s new strategic media collaborations will pair some of the ocean technology industry’s key titles with the relevant technical track at next year’s event at London’s ExCeL in March.

The addition of UTV620 represents another milestone in Pharos Offshore Group’s ongoing growth strategy. The trencher significantly strengthens the company’s ability to provide comprehensive, end-to-end seabed intervention solutions across the offshore wind, telecommunications, and oil & gas sectors.

NOR Offshore Rental (NOR) today announced the acquisition of ECHO81, a leading US-based provider of subsea survey equipment and technical services. The acquisition marks a significant step in NOR’s global growth strategy and strengthens the company’s position in the North American market.

Global Underwater Hub’s (GUH) annual Underwater Robotics Conference is returning to Aberdeen for another year - and companies are being asked to share their expertise in the development of subsea robotic technologies.

This commercial relationship marries the world’s most sophisticated and trusted defense technology with the world’s most capable and operationally proven USV technology. Together, we will rapidly equip Saildrone USVs with all-domain defense technology for lethal military applications.

The 2025 International WorkBoat Show is set to take place December 3-5 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. As the premier event for the U.S. commercial maritime industry, the show will bring together thousands of professionals to explore cutting-edge technologies, discuss industry trends, and forge valuable connections. The show is produced by the team behind WorkBoat Magazine and WorkBoat.com and serves as a trade-only platform for vessel owners, operators, builders, and the vendors and suppliers that support them.

The completion of major subsea installation operations utilized the company's specialized marine assets and technical expertise to deliver comprehensive offshore services. C-I deployed the MPSV Dove equipped with a 150-ton crane and C-Leader offshore supply vessels (OSVs) to support critical subsea infrastructure installations over a 100-day operational period.

Today, at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center of La Spezia, Fincantieri launched its first “DEEP” underwater drone system during a demonstration mission. The event marks a fundamental milestone for Fincantieri in the field of underwater technology, confirming the Group’s leadership in the underwater sector and consolidating a clear and advanced path of industrial growth.

Kongsberg Discovery has announced that the 18th Forum for the Exchange of Mutual Multibeam Experiences (FEMME) will take place in Genoa, Italy from 29 September to 2 October 2026.

By opening its new downtown San Diego facility, Saronic is deepening its committed to the region’s economic revitalization while strengthening its ability to deliver autonomous maritime capabilities to its commercial and US Navy partners.

Underwater positioning and tracking technology from Sonardyne has been chosen for three new oceanographic research vessels being built under the US' National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) construction programme.

Fugro UST21 has completed offshore geotechnical site investigations for Ørsted’s 1.4 GW Incheon offshore wind project in early August 2025, located approximately 70 km off the coast of Incheon, South Korea. The project is set to become the largest offshore wind farm in the country and plays a pivotal role in Korea’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050.