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# News

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<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/ready-for-njord-challenge-2025-the-autonomous-ships-of-the-future-compete-at-nyhavna>

## [Ready for Njord Challenge 2025: The Autonomous Ships of the Future Compete at Nyhavna](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/ready-for-njord-challenge-2025-the-autonomous-ships-of-the-future-compete-at-nyhavna)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Aug 7, 2025, 3:17:36 PM

[Les saken på norsk](https://fi-nor.no/klart-for-njord-challenge-2025-fremtidens-autonome-skip-konkurrerer-pa-nyhavna/)

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/ready-for-njord-challenge-2025-the-autonomous-ships-of-the-future-compete-at-nyhavna)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/eelume-and-petronas-enter-strategic-partnership-to-advance-sustainable-subsea-operations>

## [Eelume and PETRONAS enter strategic partnership to advance sustainable subsea operations](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/eelume-and-petronas-enter-strategic-partnership-to-advance-sustainable-subsea-operations)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Aug 5, 2025, 10:06:09 AM

[Les saken på norsk](https://fi-nor.no/eelume-og-petronas-inngar-strategisk-partnerskap-for-baerekraftige-undervannsoperasjoner-i-malaysia/)

Eelume is strengthening its collaboration with PETRONAS Research Sdn. Bhd....

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/eelume-and-petronas-enter-strategic-partnership-to-advance-sustainable-subsea-operations)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/first-ocean-access-buoy-deployed-at-nyhavna-local-collaboration-for-cleaner-waters>

## [First Ocean Access buoy deployed at Nyhavna: Local collaboration for cleaner waters](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/first-ocean-access-buoy-deployed-at-nyhavna-local-collaboration-for-cleaner-waters)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Jul 3, 2025, 6:23:39 PM

[Les saken på norsk](https://fi-nor.no/forste-boye-satt-ut-i-nyhavna-lokalt-samarbeid-for-renere-vann/)

The first step in the "Make Nyhavna Clean Again" initiative was taken this week,...

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/first-ocean-access-buoy-deployed-at-nyhavna-local-collaboration-for-cleaner-waters)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/successful-salvage-operation-highlights-importance-of-maritime-preparedness-and-technology>

## [Successful salvage operation highlights importance of maritime preparedness and technology](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/successful-salvage-operation-highlights-importance-of-maritime-preparedness-and-technology)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Jun 26, 2025, 4:24:52 PM

Groundings at sea can happen fast, but recovery demands experience, equipment, and collaboration....

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/successful-salvage-operation-highlights-importance-of-maritime-preparedness-and-technology)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/the-pamela-drone-helps-nina-track-invasive-species>

## [The Pamela drone helps NINA track invasive species](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/the-pamela-drone-helps-nina-track-invasive-species)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Jun 26, 2025, 3:01:35 PM

**[Les saken på norsk](https://fi-nor.no/dronen-pamela-hjelper-nina-med-a-spore-fremmede-arter/)F&Z Solutions has developed a custom environmental DNA (eDNA) pump in...**

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/the-pamela-drone-helps-nina-track-invasive-species)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/eelume-joins-major-northern-european-shipwreck-exploration-project>

## [Eelume joins major Northern European shipwreck exploration project](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/eelume-joins-major-northern-european-shipwreck-exploration-project)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Jun 19, 2025, 3:40:51 PM

[Les saken på norsk](https://fi-nor.no/eelume-skal-jakte-pa-skipsvrak-i-storstilt-nordisk-havprosjekt/)

Trondheim-based ocean tech company Eelume is set to play a key role in one of...

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/eelume-joins-major-northern-european-shipwreck-exploration-project)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/monitoring-water-quality-in-real-time-local-tech-meets-local-needs-at-nyhavna>

## [Monitoring water quality in real time: Local tech meets local needs at Nyhavna](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/monitoring-water-quality-in-real-time-local-tech-meets-local-needs-at-nyhavna)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Jun 16, 2025, 8:56:22 AM

[**Les saken på norsk**](https://fi-nor.no/kultur-og-teknologi-forener-krefter-pa-nyhavna/)

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/monitoring-water-quality-in-real-time-local-tech-meets-local-needs-at-nyhavna)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/networking-and-new-opportunities-at-after-sea>

## [Networking and new opportunities at After-Sea](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/networking-and-new-opportunities-at-after-sea)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Jun 12, 2025, 8:26:50 PM

[Les saken på norsk](https://fi-nor.no/mingling-og-muligheter-pa-after-sea/)

This week Ocean Autonomy Cluster hosted After-Sea, an informal networking event...

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/networking-and-new-opportunities-at-after-sea)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/tech-companies-preparing-for-export>

## [Tech companies preparing for export](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/tech-companies-preparing-for-export)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Jun 12, 2025, 2:24:06 PM

[Read article in Norwegian](https://fi-nor.no/teknologibedrifter-rustet-for-eksport/)

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/tech-companies-preparing-for-export)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/investor-perspectives-industrial-collaboration-and-strategic-positioning-in-the-defence-market>

## [Investor perspectives, industrial collaboration and strategic positioning in the defence market](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/investor-perspectives-industrial-collaboration-and-strategic-positioning-in-the-defence-market)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Jun 11, 2025, 9:41:51 AM

[Les saken på norsk](https://www.nordsec-cluster.no/aktuelt/investorblikk-industrisamarbeid-og-strategisk-posisjonering-i-forsvarsmarkedet)

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/investor-perspectives-industrial-collaboration-and-strategic-positioning-in-the-defence-market)

## On the same subject

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/breach-vr-reality-is-cross-platform>

### [Breach VR: Reality is cross-platform](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/breach-vr-reality-is-cross-platform)

[Aida Refvik Angell](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/aida-refvik-angell)

[VR](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/tag/vr), [Breach VR](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/tag/breach-vr)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/the-ocean-space-incubator-will-strengthen-norways-position-in-ocean-space-technology>

### [The Ocean Space Incubator in Trøndelag: Will strengthen Norway’s position in ocean space technology](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/the-ocean-space-incubator-will-strengthen-norways-position-in-ocean-space-technology)

[Birgit Thorsen](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/birgit-thorsen)

[Uncategorized](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/tag/uncategorized)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/autonomimiljoet-i-midt-norge-far-stotte-til-millionprosjekt>

### [Autonomimiljøet i Midt-Norge får støtte til millionprosjekt](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/autonomimiljoet-i-midt-norge-far-stotte-til-millionprosjekt)

[malin](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/malin)

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  "articleBody" : "Les saken på norsk F&amp;Z Solutions has developed a custom environmental DNA (eDNA) pump in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA). Together with the autonomous drone Pamela, the solution will now be used in multiple research projects in Norway and abroad. USV Pamela is a small and lightweight uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) developed by F&amp;Z Solutions in Trondheim for environmental monitoring in lakes, rivers, and coastal waters. The platform enables the collection of high-resolution spatial data with great efficiency and minimal operational complexity. Andrea Faltynkova, F&amp;Z Solutions. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset, Fremtidens Industri Pamela is already being used by NINA, which applies environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis to map biodiversity and monitor species of particular ecological and management interest. Living organisms constantly release traces of DNA into their surroundings—in the form of skin cells, hair, saliva, feces, and more. By collecting these traces, we can use DNA technology to determine which species are present in a given area, without needing to capture or observe them directly, explains Frode Fossøy, senior researcher at NINA. eDNA has proven to be both more cost-effective and, in many cases, more accurate than traditional field-based monitoring methods. Assembly of the Pamela drone at the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research – NINA. Photo: NINA Autonomous DNA sampling With the Pamela drone, NINA can now collect eDNA samples even more efficiently. The autonomous vehicle can cover large areas while simultaneously collecting plankton and filtering water using the newly developed pump from F&amp;Z Solutions. “These samples give us a far more representative picture of biodiversity in a lake or a marine harbor,” says Fossøy. “In addition, the GPS-based autonomous navigation enables us to repeat the exact same transect later, which is essential when monitoring changes in biodiversity over time.” DNA analysis of the plankton samples reveals which crustaceans are present in the water column, while the filtered samples can detect everything from fish to aquatic insects. This year, Pamela will be used in several monitoring projects, including studies on how hydropower production affects biodiversity in regulated reservoirs. The hydropower industry has shown great interest in eDNA, and with Pamela and the new pump, we now have a powerful tool to support that kind of ecological mapping.” Senior researcher Frode Fossøy. Photo: NINA EU-funded pilot project – and support from Testination The new eDNA pump was developed in close collaboration between researchers at NINA and the team at F&amp;Z Solutions. The pump is now part of a pilot series being deployed in the EU-funded research project PINKTrack, which aims to track the spread of invasive pink salmon in European waterways. Units are now being delivered to research partners in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, France, and Greenland. The production of this pilot series is co-funded by Testination, a shared platform that brings together test infrastructure in the Trøndelag region. Testination helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop and validate new technology by providing access to facilities and expertise that would otherwise be difficult to obtain. Testination is part of the Norwegian Katapult program, run through the DigiCat centre. It plays a key role in strengthening the maritime autonomy ecosystem in Norway. 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  "articleBody" : "Les saken på norsk Trondheim-based ocean tech company Eelume is set to play a key role in one of the largest shipwreck exploration initiatives in Northern Europe. Through a newly signed 10-year contract with the Norwegian-Danish organization Epoke, Eelume’s underwater vehicles will be used to uncover historical secrets hidden on the seafloor. “This is a collaboration we’re truly proud of. Epoke has brought together an extraordinary international team of experts in marine archaeology, history, and ocean research. Together, we aim to uncover lost chapters of our shared maritime history,” says CEO Thomas Nygaard of Eelume. The project merges deep historical knowledge with advanced subsea technology. Epoke’s mission is to locate and document a wide range of shipwrecks and other submerged heritage sites across Northern European waters. Epoke: Uncovering history beneath the waves Epoke is a Norwegian-Danish nonprofit organization dedicated to marine archaeology and historical research. The organization consists of a highly interdisciplinary team with deep expertise in marine archaeology, history, and cultural heritage. Epoke leads large-scale expeditions to investigate and document submerged cultural treasures, working across sectors and borders to protect and share the stories hidden beneath the waves. Se also: Revolutionizing Seafloor Mapping: Eelume Redefines Subsea Exploration A mission recognized by The Explorers Club The shipwreck search is officially recognized as a Flag Expedition by The Explorers Club, one of the world’s most prestigious organizations dedicated to scientific exploration. Since 1918, the club’s iconic flag has been carried on fewer than 600 expeditions, each selected for its potential to advance the frontiers of human knowledge. Epoke and its partners have been entrusted with Flag 51, a symbol of global recognition and credibility. “Carrying the flag is not only a great honor, it’s a powerful reminder that this is more than just archaeology. It’s exploration in the truest sense of the word,” says Thomas Nygaard. Designed to go where others can’t Eelume’s autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are purpose-built for operations in challenging and confined underwater environments. Their unique, snake-like design allows them to navigate tight spaces and stay close to the seabed—areas that are typically out of reach for conventional ROVs or vehicles. “This is where our All-Terrain AUV really comes into its own,” says Thomas Nygaard. “We’re able to explore complex topographies that other vehicles can’t access, and combine that reach with sensors used in completely new ways. This opens up new possibilities and makes the wreck-hunting process more effective and precise.” “This is more than a project—it’s a long-term mission with great historical and societal value. We look forward to contributing to new discoveries and insights about our maritime past,” adds Håkon Reinertsen in Epoke. Admiral Henrik Ryberg (DK), Linda Reinertsen and Håkon Reinertsen from Epoke.org and Danish freediver and world record holder Stig Severinsen. World record holder joins the mission One of the participants in the project is Danish freediver Stig Severinsen who is a four-time world champion in freediving and holds multiple Guinness World Records, including the longest breath-hold (22 minutes) and the longest swim under ice. He is also famous for swimming 202 meters underwater on a single breath, using a monofin. About Eelume Eelume is a Trondheim-based ocean technology company developing autonomous underwater vehicles that combine inspection, maintenance, and operational flexibility in a single platform. The company originated from research at NTNU and SINTEF and plays a central role in Norway’s ocean tech ecosystem. Eelume is a member of the Ocean Autonomy Cluster and part of FI Ocean Space Incubator, which supports startups working at the forefront of ocean innovation. Se also: Eelume and Green Bay collaborate to remove ghost traps and lost fishing gear Do you wan't to know more? For questions, contact: Thomas Nygaard, CEO Eelume Email: contact@eelume.com Phone: +47 408 73 033 www.eelume.com Håkon Reinertsen, founder and CEO, Epoke E-mail: haakon@epoke.org Phone: +47 90943089 www.epoke.org",
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  "articleBody" : "Les saken på norsk Ocean Autonomy Cluster and Testination leads a new ocean technology initiative to monitor the water quality at Havet, a popular city beach in Trondheim. The goal: safer swimming all year round. Ocean Autonomy Cluster and several partner companies are launching a new project that will provide real-time water quality monitoring at Nyhavna, Trondheim’s urban fjord area. Combining autonomous platforms and sensor technology, the project delivers up-to-date information directly to both swimmers and city authorities. — The fjord is part of the city. It should be safe to swim here, and we need to know when it’s not, says Frode Halvorsen, manager of Ocean Autonomy Cluster. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Ocean Autonomy Cluster Real-time data means safer swimming Although the water quality at Havet is generally good, occasional sewer overflows have caused temporary contamination. To improve transparency and safety, the project deploys sensors that monitor bacteria levels, temperature, and visibility in the water. The data will be made available through a digital platform accessible to the public. — This may be a small step, but it’s an important one. It builds trust and provides safety, even when challenges arise, says Halvorsen. Pamela, an autonomous research drone developed by F&amp;Z Solutions. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Ocean Autonomy Cluster Locally developed technology, locally applied Several cluster members are participating in the project, including Ocean Access, Kadabra, and F&amp;Z Solutions, the latter being the developer of the autonomous research drone Pamela. — Monitoring water quality is crucial for both people and the environment, and we have the technology to make a difference, says Andrea Faltynkova of F&amp;Z Solutions. — When you have tools in place for continuous measurements, it doesn’t just improve safety, it also increases our understanding of the issue, she adds. NTNU is contributing research expertise, and the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) has also expressed interest. Morten Breivik, NTNU. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Ocean Autonomy Cluster — The goal is to achieve real-time measurements of the water quality throughout the inner harbor basin at Nyhavna. Today, sampling is done manually a couple of times a week. This would be a game-changer, says Morten Breivik, Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics at NTNU. Technology meets culture at the fjord Kim Aasli, Kristina Emilie Winther Jakobsen, and Erlend Mogård Larsen from Havet, together with Frode Halvorsen from Ocean Autonomy Cluster. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Ocean Autonomy Cluster With more than 50,000 annual visitors, Havet has become a popular public swimming facility in Trondheim. The team behind the initiative welcomes the new collaboration. — It’s rewarding to see ocean technology applied to real-world challenges in the city. This collaboration shows how business, academia, and the local community can create value together. Swimming in the sea is no longer limited to the short summer season — people bathe year-round across Norway, says Erlend Mogård Larsen, founder of Havet. — We support full transparency and clear documentation that the water is safe, even during irregular events. This initiative helps us achieve that, adds Kim Aasli, general manager at Havet. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Ocean Autonomy Cluster Pilot project starts this summer The team aims to deploy the first set of sensors during a pilot phase this summer, in collaboration with Trondheim Municipality and NTNU. — Real-time water quality monitoring in the urban fjord basin would be a national first, says Breivik. — The fact that the tech environments at Nyhavna are joining forces with one of its main cultural venues is also quite unique. It shows the power of combining local culture and short-traveled technology, he adds. — This could serve as a model for urban fjord water monitoring across the country, says Halvorsen. Want to learn more? For questions about the project, contact: Ocean Autonomy Cluster, Frode Halvorsen: +47 918 45 969 / frode@fi-nor.no NTNU, Morten Breivik: +47 415 25 881 / morten.breivik@ntnu.no F&amp;Z Solutions, Andrea Faltynkova: +47 967 06 776 / andrea@fzsolutions.no Ocean Access, Fredrik Lilleøkdal: +47 988 41 415 / fredrik@oceanaccess.no Kadabra, Espen Jørgensen: +47 930 02 430 / espen@kadabra.com Havet, Kim Aasli: +47 926 30 274 Havet, Erlend Mogård Larsen: +47 911 57 449 Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Ocean Autonomy Cluster Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Ocean Autonomy Cluster Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Ocean Autonomy Cluster Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Ocean Autonomy Cluster",
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