Saab to develop LUUV large autonomous submarine for Sweden
29th August 2025Saab LUUV illustration. Saab image Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for a larger uncrewed underwater vehicle (LUUV). The order value amounts to SEK 60 million. Saab press release The goal of the project, led by FMV, is to develop a concept for a larger uncrewed underwater vehicle, …
Oceaneering wins $180m in subsea robotics contracts with Petrobras
28th August 2025Oceaneering International has announced that its Brazilian subsidiary, Marine Production Systems do Brasil, was awarded multiple subsea robotics contracts by Petrobras during the second quarter of 2025. The anticipated aggregate revenue from the contracts is approximately $180 million. Oceaneering will provide work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services, specialised tooling packages, and survey services on …
New wave of electric subsea vehicles promises offshore efficiency benefits
22nd August 2025Saab’s Seaeye SR20 electric work-class ROV completed a period of water trials in October 2024. Saab photo. Remotely operated vehicles, or ROVs, are the underwater workhorses of offshore energy production, tethered from a vessel or rig and deployed deep beneath the waves to perform essential functions in environments that are too dangerous or inaccessible for …
Royal Navy bids adieu to Trafalgar-class submarines after four decades of service
25th July 2025July 24, 2025, by Fatima Bahtić The Royal Navy has officially closed a defining chapter in its submarine history with the decommissioning of HMS Triumph, the last of the Trafalgar-class hunter-killer submarines. Credit: Royal Navy For more than four decades, the seven submarines were at the forefront of underwater warfare, first as Cold War warriors, …
Saab Delivers Another Seaeye Falcon ROV to Subsea Specialist
17th July 2025(Credit: Saab UK) Saab UK has delivered its 600th Seaeye Falcon remotely operated vehicle (ROV) produced in Fareham, built for international subsea specialist DISA International. The latest addition joins DISA’s growing fleet of Saab Seaeye vehicles and contributes to DISA’s high-performance inspection and survey operations across Europe. The newly delivered Falcon is already at work …
Fugro Secures EirGrid Framework to Power Up Ireland’s Offshore Grid Development
16th July 2025(Image credit: Fugro) Fugro has been awarded a 7-year framework agreement with EirGrid, Ireland’s state-owned electricity transmission operator, to deliver a full suite of Geo-data surveys for the “Powering Up Offshore – South Coast” project. This initiative will develop offshore electricity substations and export cable routes to connect future wind farms along Ireland’s south coast …
FET Reinforces Growth in Brazil with Partner Appointment
15th July 2025Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has appointed OGEQUIP to represent its subsea operations in Brazil, further strengthening FET’s position in South America. Under the partnership, OGEQUIP will deliver FET’s Subsea Technologies product line business development, technical and administrative support. Kevin Taylor, Vice President – Operations, Subsea Technologies said: “As we continue our ambitious strategy to grow …
Oceaneering looking at up to $90M in revenue thanks to contract with ExxonMobil
14th July 2025U.S. subsea engineering and applied technology firm Oceaneering International has secured a contract with an affiliate of U.S. energy major ExxonMobil to provide remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services and integrated solutions at an offshore block in Angola. Illustration. Source: Oceaneering Oceaneering Angola and Oceaneering Marine Technologies have been awarded a contract by Esso Exploration …
NATO MDWG 25 in Toronto best ever!
8th July 2025The 2025 Military Diving Working Group (MDWG) was held in Toronto, Canada at the end of June. There was a record number of delegates attending from 22 nations which made for a dynamic and informative meeting. Sonistics co-ordinated the Icebreaker (upon behalf of the Royal Canadian Navy) and Industry Reception with 120 guests enjoying a …
CCCUE upgrades fleet with latest Saab Seaeye Panther XTP
18th June 2025Saab 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. The delivery of the Panther XTP was completed in January 2025, and replaces CCCUE’s long-serving Panther 905, originally delivered in 2001. It …