Brazilian company Tidewise explores Trondheim maritime ecosystem.
Representatives from Brazilian company Tidewise recently visited Ocean Autonomy Cluster and Blueye Robotics in Trondheim.
Tidewise develops and operates autonomous surface vessels (USVs) with a main market in offshore inspection, the energy industry, and defense. The company is now expanding into Europe, and was represented during the visit by Rafael Aguirre, Head of Products, and Rafael Coelho, CEO.
“We are here in Trondheim to understand the maritime technology ecosystem and to strengthen our relationships with technology suppliers and potential clients,” said Coelho. “In the Southern Hemisphere we are relatively isolated in developing autonomous maritime technology, so connecting with relevant players worldwide is important for us.”
Founded in 2019, Tidewise has grown rapidly and now employs around 40 people in Brazil, mostly within engineering and operations. The company recently established a presence in Belgium to accelerate its European market entry.
During their Trondheim visit, Tidewise also met with Equinor, Kongsberg, NTNU and NTNU Shore Control Lab to explore further opportunities for collaboration in maritime autonomy.Blueye Robotics demonstrates flexible underwater drones
Blueye Robotics showcased its compact and user-friendly underwater drones.
“Some of the success factors for Blueye are that our drones are easy to maneuver and can be integrated with sensors and equipment from third-party suppliers,” said Christian Gabrielsen, CEO of Blueye Robotics.
Christian Gabrielsen also highlighted the value of being part of a cluster like the Ocean Autonomy Cluster.
“Companies gain access to shared infrastructure and test facilities, while also having opportunities to collaborate without being competitors. The cluster also provides a broader perspective, helping small companies avoid becoming too narrowly focused in their product and service development.”
Both Tidewise and Blueye Robotics are active in the defense sector, developing solutions for applications such as subsea surveillance and mine detection. Blueye Robotics will also participate in the upcoming Forsvarskonferansen, where they will showcase their technologies for defense and subsea autonomy.
Together, the Norwegian companies represent some of the most innovative subsea autonomy solutions within the Ocean Autonomy Cluster. The visit underscores the growing international attention towards Trondheim’s ocean technology ecosystem and the opportunities for collaboration between Norwegian and Brazilian innovators in maritime autonomy.
Tidewise is a Brazilian company specializing in autonomous surface vessels (USVs) for offshore inspection, the energy industry, and defense. Founded in 2019, the company has grown to around 40 employees and recently established a European presence in Belgium. Tidewise combines in-house development with integration of technologies from international partners to deliver innovative and safe services at sea.
Blueye Robotics, also a member of the Ocean Autonomy Cluster, is known for its compact and user-friendly underwater drones. The drones are designed for professional use across industries and can be integrated with sensors and third-party equipment. Blueye is active in the defense sector and will also participate in the Forsvarskonferansen.