Student organization Sub-Horizon from NTNU Ålesund aims to build ties with the maritime sector and showcase their autonomous technology projects.

From campus to cluster

Sub-Horizon, the only technical student organization at NTNU Ålesund, has become a member of the Ocean Autonomy Cluster. Established in 2022, the group is still relatively unknown outside campus, but is now taking steps to build stronger connections with the maritime industry.

The ROV’s internal electronics chamber. Photo: Sub Horizon

The student team has already developed two remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and is currently planning to build both a mothership and a test vessel in the coming year. Rather than focusing on competitions, Sub-Horizon prioritizes collaboration with companies and sees the cluster as a valuable platform for engaging with relevant events and seminars.

Connecting students and industry

“By joining the Ocean Autonomy Cluster, we want to bridge the gap between engineering students and industry.

This not only strengthens our own learning and development, but also supports more efficient recruitment processes for companies,” says Savan Najmaddin, Chief Operating Officer in Sub-Horizon.

Later the group will host Sub-Horizon Day, an official NTNU event where they will showcase their projects with a live feed, and share their ambitions for the year ahead.

The event is aimed at industry partners and the team hopes to attract interest early.

Ocean Autonomy Cluster looks forward to supporting Sub-Horizon in their efforts to connect with the broader autonomy and maritime technology ecosystem.

Sub Horizon’s latest ROV. Photo: Sub Horizon

Do you want to know more?

Contact Savan Najmaddin, Chief Operating Office
+47 466 32 786
coo@sub-horzion.no
sub-horizon.no