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<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/kahu-joins-ocean-autonomy-cluster>

## [Radar data processing: KAHU joins Ocean Autonomy Cluster](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/kahu-joins-ocean-autonomy-cluster)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Dec 17, 2025, 3:23:52 PM

**Ocean Autonomy Cluster strengthens its work on data-driven maritime insight as KAHU becomes its...**

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/kahu-joins-ocean-autonomy-cluster)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/tocaro-blue-selected-by-metal-shark-for-next-generation-usv-radar-capabilities>

## [Tocaro Blue selected by Metal Shark for next-generation USV radar capabilities](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/tocaro-blue-selected-by-metal-shark-for-next-generation-usv-radar-capabilities)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Dec 16, 2025, 10:04:56 PM

Ocean Autonomy Cluster member Tocaro Blue has entered a strategic collaboration with US-based boat...

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/tocaro-blue-selected-by-metal-shark-for-next-generation-usv-radar-capabilities)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/squarehead-joins-the-ocean-autonomy-cluster>

## [Squarehead joins Ocean Autonomy Cluster](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/squarehead-joins-the-ocean-autonomy-cluster)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Dec 16, 2025, 8:20:43 PM

**Squarehead, a leading Norwegian developer of advanced acoustic sensor systems, has joined the Ocean...**

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<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/norwegian-defence-minister-tore-o.-sandvik-visits-ocean-autonomy-cluster-nordsec-and-technology-companies-in-trøndelag>

## [Norwegian defence minister Tore O. Sandvik visits Ocean Autonomy Cluster, NORDSEC and technology companies in Trøndelag](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/norwegian-defence-minister-tore-o.-sandvik-visits-ocean-autonomy-cluster-nordsec-and-technology-companies-in-trøndelag)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Dec 15, 2025, 5:56:27 PM

[Les saken på norsk](https://www.nordsec-cluster.no/aktuelt/forsvarsminister-tore-o.-sandvik-bes%C3%B8ker-nordsec-og-tr%C3%B8nderske-teknologibedrifter)

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/norwegian-defence-minister-tore-o.-sandvik-visits-ocean-autonomy-cluster-nordsec-and-technology-companies-in-trøndelag)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/frostabåten-a-real-world-testbed-for-the-future-of-autonomous-maritime-travel>

## [Frostabåten: A real-world testbed for the future of autonomous maritime travel](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/frostabåten-a-real-world-testbed-for-the-future-of-autonomous-maritime-travel)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Dec 9, 2025, 8:15:42 PM

[Les saken på norsk](https://fi-nor.no/frostabaten-en-fullskala-testarena-for-fremtidens-autonome-sjotransport/)

What happens when a ferry starts taking over some of the tasks we normally...

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/frostabåten-a-real-world-testbed-for-the-future-of-autonomous-maritime-travel)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/strengthening-transatlantic-bluetech-collaboration-with-tma-bluetech>

## [Strengthening transatlantic collaboration with TMA BlueTech](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/strengthening-transatlantic-bluetech-collaboration-with-tma-bluetech)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Dec 8, 2025, 4:02:34 PM

The Ocean Autonomy Cluster is formalizing a strategic partnership with TMA BlueTech, the leading...

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<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/aether-joins-ocean-autonomy-cluster-with-satellite-independent-navigation-expertise>

## [Aether joins Ocean Autonomy Cluster with satellite-independent navigation expertise](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/aether-joins-ocean-autonomy-cluster-with-satellite-independent-navigation-expertise)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Dec 4, 2025, 8:33:43 PM

[Les saken på norsk](https://fi-nor.no/aether-utvikler-satellittuavhengige-navigasjonssystemer-blir-inkubatorbedrift-i-fi-ocean-space-incubator/)

Aether Nordic, a Norwegian startup developing satellite-independent...

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<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/future-control-rooms-take-inspiration-from-the-road-traffic-control-centre>

## [Future control rooms take inspiration from the Road Traffic Control Centre](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/future-control-rooms-take-inspiration-from-the-road-traffic-control-centre)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Dec 2, 2025, 10:14:46 PM

[Les saken på norsk](https://www.nordsec-cluster.no/aktuelt/fremtidens-kontrollrom-inspireres-av-veitrafikksentralen)

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/future-control-rooms-take-inspiration-from-the-road-traffic-control-centre)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/ocean-space-acoustics-joins-the-ocean-autonomy-cluster>

## [Ping me! - Ocean Space Acoustics detects lost gear at 1 000 meters](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/ocean-space-acoustics-joins-the-ocean-autonomy-cluster)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Dec 1, 2025, 12:35:34 PM

[Les saken på norsk](https://fi-nor.no/ping-me-ocean-space-acoustics-finner-tapt-utstyr-pa-1-000-meters-dyp/)

Ocean Space Acoustics (OSAC) strengthens the Ocean Autonomy Cluster with leading...

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/ocean-space-acoustics-joins-the-ocean-autonomy-cluster)

<https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/reducing-drownings-at-sea-with-autonomous-safety-technology>

## [Reducing drownings at sea with autonomous safety technology](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/reducing-drownings-at-sea-with-autonomous-safety-technology)

Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Nov 26, 2025, 3:48:02 PM

[**Les saken på norsk**](https://fi-nor.no/skal-redusere-drukninger-til-sjos-med-autonom-teknologi/)

**Autonomous safety technology aims to reduce maritime drownings: Meet Maritime...**

[CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/reducing-drownings-at-sea-with-autonomous-safety-technology)

## 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)

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  "articleBody" : "Les saken på norsk What happens when a ferry starts taking over some of the tasks we normally associate with a crew, like navigation, monitoring and system checks, but still has a trained operator in control? And how will passengers feel when boarding such a vessel for the first time? These questions are at the heart of new research carried out on Frostabåten, an electric hydrofoil that will begin test sailings on the Trondheim Fjord in December. This initiative offers a unique opportunity to study human–autonomy interaction in real operational conditions, complementing prior laboratory-based research. A flying boat on the fjord Frostabåten uses the Candela P-12, an electric hydrofoil that lifts its hull out of the water as it gains speed. With less drag, the vessel becomes extremely energy-efficient, up to 80% lower consumption than traditional hulls, and can cruise quietly at 25 knots. For the Trondheim Fjord, this technology is a game-changer. It makes it possible to run routes that would be too small for large ferries, and it cuts travel time between Frosta and Trondheim to just 25 minutes. Se also: Frostabåten begins test sailings with electric hydrofoil on the Trondheim Fjord Studying the future passenger Alongside the technical testing, NTNU’s Department of Design is exploring one of the most often overlooked aspects of autonomy: the passenger experience. This part of the research was carried out as a master’s thesis project by master’s students Ane Solbakken-Melleby and Michelle Lous. Both completed their Master of Industrial Design at NTNU with a specialization in interaction design in the spring of 2025. Their study, “Designing Passenger Touchpoints for an Autonomous Ferry Service” (Solbakken-Melleby, Lous &amp; Alsos, 2025), investigates how passengers respond when tasks normally handled by crew are automated or when no crew are immediately visible. Ane Solbakken-Melleby “We mapped the entire travel experience, not just the journey from quay to quay, but from the moment passengers considered booking a trip to the moment they arrived at their final destination,” says Ane Solbakken-Melleby. “This broader perspective allowed us to explore how Frostabåten could become a natural part of the full travel chain, working seamlessly with other forms of public transport so that the journey feels connected from start to finish,” adds They found that when passengers cannot rely on crew for guidance, the design of the environment itself takes on a critical role. Clear signage, intuitive wayfinding, and simple boarding processes become essential, while displays showing route information, vessel status, and safety instructions help build trust. Consistent and predictable interactions throughout the journey reduce uncertainty, creating a sense of reliability. In effect, thoughtful design becomes the passengers’ digital crew, guiding and reassuring them at every step. Michelle Lous. “One of the key findings was that passengers have very different perceptions of autonomy and different levels of trust in the technology. Trust is essential, and it must be built through elements that compensate for the lack of direct human contact on board,” explains Lous. “We saw that strong, consistent information flow throughout the customer journey was particularly effective. By identifying the points where trust needs are highest, we could focus our design efforts there, while acknowledging that these measures may only be a small part of a longer-term strategy to make autonomous services feel like a natural part of everyday travel,” Solbakken-Melleby adds. Research during test-sailing in Stockholm Photo: Ane Solbakken-Melleby Autonomous functions – with a human in charge A key part of Frostabåten is the testing of autonomous navigation support, energy optimization, and situational awareness tools. These systems are intended to make operations safer and more efficient—especially in winter conditions. But one point cannot be emphasized enough: The vessel is not crewless. A trained operator is always at the helm. Autonomous systems support decision-making; they do not replace the human. To study this, NTNU and the Shore Control Lab will stream high-quality video from the vessel to a shore-based control room. This allows researchers to explore long-term possibilities for remote monitoring, improved situational awareness, and new ways of supporting the operator during complex conditions. Candela P-12, hydrofoil ferry. Photo: Candela Se also: Situation awareness by design: Advancing remote operation of autonomous vessels A collaborative test arena Frostabåten is more than a single vessel. It is a shared test arena for Norway’s autonomous maritime community. The project brings together technology companies, designers, researchers and operators through partners such as the Ocean Autonomy Cluster, MIDAS, Trondheim Port, Frosta Brygge, FI Ocean Space Incubator, and Maritime Robotics. For Ocean Autonomy Cluster, the project offers valuable insight into how autonomous functions can be introduced safely, gradually and in ways that benefit both operators and passengers. NTNU Shore Control Lab. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Toward new fjord mobility The long-term ambition is to establish a scalable model for emission-free, fast ferry routes that can serve commuters, tourists, and coastal communities, first in Norway, and eventually internationally. 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  "articleBody" : "Les saken på norsk Ocean Space Acoustics (OSAC) strengthens the Ocean Autonomy Cluster with leading expertise in hydroacoustics, underwater positioning, hardware development, and deep sector knowledge from fisheries. The company now becomes part of a growing ecosystem working to advance autonomous solutions for sustainable ocean industries. OSAC will also join FI Ocean Space Incubator as a new incubator company. OSAC was established in 2018 by two SINTEF entrepreneurs and is headquartered in Trondheim, with a team of eight employees. The company provides wireless underwater positioning and data communication solutions designed to reduce loss of equipment and improve decision support for fisheries. Photo: Ocean Space Acoustics Recovers lost gear Its core product, the PingMe system, is a hydroacoustic sensor and communication platform that detects, identifies, and positions equipment in the ocean. PingMe delivers real-time depth, temperature, and positional data with a detection range of up to 2000 meters and a depth rating of 1000 meters. The system supports both active operations and recovery of lost gear, and all detections and sensor data are stored in a cloud service that enables insight and data-sharing across a community of users. The PingMe sensor features a long battery life of up to one year in dormant mode, advanced noise tolerance, and integration options with chartplotters and vessel systems. These capabilities make the system suitable not only for fisheries, but also for asset monitoring, including verification of fixed installations such as pipelines, and locating temporary sensor platforms deployed for long-term ocean observations. Håkon Skjelten, CEO of OSAC. Photo: Ocean Space Acoustics “We are excited to join a community where ocean technology, autonomy, and practical industry needs intersect,” says Håkon Skjelten, CEO of OSAC. “The Ocean Autonomy Cluster offers an arena where we can both contribute our experience and collaborate with companies that share our ambition to advance sustainable ocean operations.” Photo: Ocean Space Acoustics Aims to connect with the robotics and autonomy community Through its membership, OSAC aims to connect with the robotics and autonomy community to identify potential partners, contribute to collaborative innovation projects, and participate in networks where hydroacoustics and ocean data technologies are central. Photo: Ocean Space Acoustics “Engaging with the cluster gives us access to complementary expertise and opens the door to projects where hydroacoustics can enable new solutions,” says Skjelten.The company contributes strong domain expertise in hydroacoustics, as well as hardware, software, and mechanical product development and production. Its mission to reduce equipment loss and enhance decision support aligns closely with emerging needs in autonomous operations, asset monitoring, and ocean observation. “We believe our background in developing robust hardware and understanding the operational realities of fishers will be valuable to the cluster’s ecosystem,” Skjelten adds. Photo: Ocean Space Acoustics We look forward to welcoming Ocean Space Acoustics to the incubator. Their technology and expertise fit very well both with us and within the Ocean Autonomy Cluster. – Svein Olav Munkeby, Senior Advisor, FI Ocean Space Incubator",
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  "articleBody" : "Les saken på norsk Autonomous safety technology aims to reduce maritime drownings: Meet Maritime Guardian and the Njord system. Maritime Guardian is developing a breakthrough autonomous safety system designed to save lives at sea and to bring maritime emergency response into the autonomous era. With its flagship technology Njord, the company aims to drastically reduce man-overboard fatalities by automating detection, alerting and rescue operations. CEO Kim-Ruben Våge and CTO Jon Kristian Vinge Anzjøn. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Twice close to drowning — now building technology to prevent it “Less lives lost at sea” is the company's mission, rooted in co-founder Kim-Ruben Våge’s own experiences. Having lived the everyday reality of a seafarer, he has felt both the cold and the immense forces of the ocean, and the constant risk that follows. Våge began his career as a fisherman on small vessels and trawlers, and twice he came close to drowning. “It’s an incredibly uncomfortable feeling,” he recalls. These experiences, combined with later service in the Armed Forces and roles in logistics, public administration and IT, sparked the idea for an autonomous rescue system. Today, Maritime Guardian is based at Skatval, with Våge and CTO &amp; co-founder Jon Kristian Vinge Anzjøn leading development together with design partner Inventas, also an OAC member. The company is currently in pre-sales and expects commercial launch in 2026..Kim-Ruben Våge presenting Njord and Maritime Guardian at Kvale Seafood Week in Bodø. A three-step autonomous safety chain Njord is built to respond in the critical minutes after an accident at sea. The system combines smart sensors, vessel connectivity and autonomous rescue devices: Personal sensor – a small-sized device worn on the body Hub onboard – connects to vessel systems and shore emergency services Autonomous rescue unit – deployed to recover the person in the water The system is designed to automatically detect man-overboard situations and other unsafe conditions, and to send immediate alerts to crew and emergency services through established communication channels. It operates both at close range and over long distances, ensuring continuous connectivity and rapid notification regardless of location. Maritime Guardian has also entered into an agreement with AKVA group, Helgeland Plast, for development. Strong demand, industry backing Both maritime industry stakeholders and Norway’s Accident Investigation Board have recommended that such systems be adopted by the maritime sector. The product’s dual-use potential also positions it for applications in defense, where autonomous logistics and emergency response are rapidly advancing. Primary target industries include fisheries and aquaculture, followed by ports and eventually offshore energy. Kim-Ruben Våge pitching at Trykktanken. Photo: Simon Almås Winner of Trykktanken 2025 Maritime Guardian came out on top in Trykktanken (The Steam Tank), an intensive 4–5 week accelerator program run by by CoFounder, Kunnskapsparken Helgeland and the ACT Cluster, where entrepreneurs work closely with a team of experts to refine their concept and business model. Through the program, the company developed a tailored development plan, a sharpened investor pitch, and a concrete roadmap for the next stages of growth. In the final, they shared the stage with strong contributions, and the victory marks an important quality stamp for both the technology and the team behind it. “This is something we are incredibly proud of,” says Kim-Ruben Våge. Tuva Okkenhaug, Co-Founder, Jøran Brede Busch, Kunnskapsparken Helgeland, Kim-Ruben Våge and Joachim Hjartøy, Kunnskapsparken Helgeland. Photo: Simon Almås Collaboration and cluster membership Maritime Guardian discovered Ocean Autonomy Cluster through the Defence Conference/Forsvarskonferansen in September. The company sees the cluster as a strategic landing zone for cooperation, technology testing and knowledge-sharing. “It’s not just about receiving value, we want to contribute,” says Våge. “Entrepreneurship can be lonely. OAC is a place to spar, innovate and lift each other.” The company is also joining the FI Ocean Space Incubator, where it will receive support to accelerate technology development, communication, commercialization and strategic partnerships within the ocean innovation ecosystem. “The opportunities in Testination, with the Trondheim Fjord as a testing arena, are also highly relevant for us,” says Våge. The company is also collaborating with innovation ecosystems including KUPA, Norce, KPA and KPB, and will represent Norway at Enforce TAC as part of the national pavilion through NORDSEC. Ingrid Margrethe Sandnes, FI Ocean Autonomy Cluster, Kim-Ruben Våge and Jon Kristian Vinge Anzjøn, Maritime Guardian. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri",
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