--- title: News | Maritime Robotics description: Maritime Robotics | --- [![Dark\_yellow-fill\_POS\_powbyFI](https://oceanautonomy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Dark_yellow-fill_POS_powbyFI.png?width=350&height=49&name=Dark_yellow-fill_POS_powbyFI.png)](https://oceanautonomy.no?hsLang=en-us) - [NEWS](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/news?hsLang=en-us) - ABOUT - [CLUSTER AND TEAM](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/clusterandteam?hsLang=en-us) - [MEMBERSHIP](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/membership?hsLang=en-us) - [MEMBERS](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/members?hsLang=en-us) - PROJECTS - [Dark Drones](https://oceanautonomy.no/dark-drones?hsLang=en-us) - [FI Ocean Space Incubator](https://fi-nor.no/en/oceanspaceincubator/) - [Frostabåten](https://oceanautonomy.no/frostab%C3%A5ten?hsLang=en-us) - [Maritimt studentsenter Nyhavna](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/maritimt-studentsenter-nyhavna?hsLang=en-us) - [MIDAS - Mennesket i framtidens havromsoperasjoner](https://oceanautonomy.no/nb/project_midas?hsLang=en-us) - [MIDAS Academy](https://midas-academy.no/) - [ROC - Remote Operation Centres for next-generation maritime autonomy](https://oceanautonomy.no/project_roc-remote-operation-centres-for-next-generation-maritime-autonomy?hsLang=en-us) - [Strategisk forum Nyhavna](https://oceanautonomy.no/no-no/project-strategisk-forum-nyhavna?hsLang=en-us) - [Testination](https://testination.io/) - [XLRTR - Accelerate Dual-Use Technology for Multi-domain Operations](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/xlrtr?hsLang=en-us) - Completed projects - [AGATI - Adriatic Green Autonomous Transport Initiative](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_agati?hsLang=en-us) - [DIGIFJORD](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_digifjord?hsLang=en-us) - [FAST - Flexible Autonomous Smart Transport](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_fast?hsLang=en-us) - [FLEX FERRY](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_flexferry?hsLang=en-us) - [MATIN - The Croatia – Norway Marine Technology Innovation network](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_matin?hsLang=en-us) - [NEWS](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/news?hsLang=en-us) - ABOUT - [CLUSTER AND TEAM](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/clusterandteam?hsLang=en-us) - [MEMBERSHIP](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/membership?hsLang=en-us) - [MEMBERS](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/members?hsLang=en-us) - PROJECTS - [Dark Drones](https://oceanautonomy.no/dark-drones?hsLang=en-us) - [FI Ocean Space Incubator](https://fi-nor.no/en/oceanspaceincubator/) - [Frostabåten](https://oceanautonomy.no/frostab%C3%A5ten?hsLang=en-us) - [Maritimt studentsenter Nyhavna](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/maritimt-studentsenter-nyhavna?hsLang=en-us) - [MIDAS - Mennesket i framtidens havromsoperasjoner](https://oceanautonomy.no/nb/project_midas?hsLang=en-us) - [MIDAS Academy](https://midas-academy.no/) - [ROC - Remote Operation Centres for next-generation maritime autonomy](https://oceanautonomy.no/project_roc-remote-operation-centres-for-next-generation-maritime-autonomy?hsLang=en-us) - [Strategisk forum Nyhavna](https://oceanautonomy.no/no-no/project-strategisk-forum-nyhavna?hsLang=en-us) - [Testination](https://testination.io/) - [XLRTR - Accelerate Dual-Use Technology for Multi-domain Operations](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/xlrtr?hsLang=en-us) - Completed projects - [AGATI - Adriatic Green Autonomous Transport Initiative](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_agati?hsLang=en-us) - [DIGIFJORD](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_digifjord?hsLang=en-us) - [FAST - Flexible Autonomous Smart Transport](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_fast?hsLang=en-us) - [FLEX FERRY](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_flexferry?hsLang=en-us) - [MATIN - The Croatia – Norway Marine Technology Innovation network](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/project_matin?hsLang=en-us) [Get in touch](https://26558673.hs-sites-eu1.com/contactus?hsLang=en-us) Posts about # Maritime Robotics ## [Developing autonomous systems to secure Norwegian ports](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/developing-autonomous-systems-to-secure-norwegian-ports) Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Oct 5, 2026, 3:15:29 PM As the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) urges coastal communities to remain vigilant for... [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/developing-autonomous-systems-to-secure-norwegian-ports) ## [Maritime Robotics and Skarv Technologies demonstrate autonomous mine countermeasure capabilities at NATO REPMUS 2026](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/maritime-robotics-and-skarv-technologies-demonstrate-autonomous-mine-countermeasure-capabilities-at-nato-repmus-2026) Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Oct 1, 2026, 9:32:16 PM **Maritime Robotics and Skarv Technologies successfully demonstrated coordinated uncrewed surface and...** [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/maritime-robotics-and-skarv-technologies-demonstrate-autonomous-mine-countermeasure-capabilities-at-nato-repmus-2026) ## [Omnes Capital invests in Maritime Robotics to scale European dual-use sea drone platform](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/omnes-capital-invests-in-maritime-robotics-to-scale-european-dual-use-sea-drone-platform) Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Sep 28, 2026, 4:27:39 PM **Paris/Trondheim: Omnes Capital, a leading European investor in private equity and infrastructure,...** [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/omnes-capital-invests-in-maritime-robotics-to-scale-european-dual-use-sea-drone-platform) ## [Better fishing prospects with modern technology](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/better-fishing-prospects-with-modern-technology) Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Aug 21, 2026, 1:24:15 PM A small, unmanned vessel operating ahead of a fishing trawler, scanning the upper water layers, can... [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/better-fishing-prospects-with-modern-technology) ## [Maritime Robotics raises €28 million as autonomous sea drones move into global large‑scale adoption](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/maritime-robotics-raises-28-million-as-autonomous-sea-drones-move-into-global-large-scale-adoption) Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Jun 12, 2026, 2:34:31 PM Maritime Robotics, member of Ocean Autonomy Cluster and a leading provider of autonomous maritime... [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/maritime-robotics-raises-28-million-as-autonomous-sea-drones-move-into-global-large-scale-adoption) ## [Siri Kalvig: "Maritime Robotics is one of my favourite portfolio companies”](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/siri-kalvig-maritime-robotics-is-one-of-my-favourite-portfolio-companies) Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Jun 5, 2026, 9:39:59 AM [Les saken på norsk](https://fi-nor.no/siri-kalvig-maritime-robotics-er-et-av-favorittportefoljeselskapene-mine/) Maritime autonomy is becoming increasingly important for both climate and... [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/siri-kalvig-maritime-robotics-is-one-of-my-favourite-portfolio-companies) ## [Uncrewed maritime operations accelerating rapidly across Norwegian ocean technology sector](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/uncrewed-maritime-operations-accelerating-rapidly-across-norwegian-ocean-technology-sector) Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | May 30, 2026, 7:19:07 PM [**Les saken på norsk**](https://www.maritimt-forum.no/aktuelt/norske-selskaper-driver-frem-neste-generasjon-ubemannede-og-autonome-maritime-operasjoner) **The development of autonomous and remote maritime operations is accelerating...** [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/uncrewed-maritime-operations-accelerating-rapidly-across-norwegian-ocean-technology-sector) ## [Uncrewed vessel completes 500-nautical-mile autonomous voyage along the Norwegian coast](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/sends-uncrewed-vessel-500-nautical-miles-along-the-norwegian-coast) Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | May 26, 2026, 10:00:51 AM A nine-metre uncrewed surface vessel has successfully completed a voyage from Trondheim to... [CONTINUE READING](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/sends-uncrewed-vessel-500-nautical-miles-along-the-norwegian-coast) ## [Maritime autonomous drone swarm demonstrated live for the US Navy in Trondheim](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/autonomy-at-sea-demonstrated-live-for-us-navy-in-trondheim) Posted by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Apr 10, 2026, 11:20:27 AM [Les saken på norsk](https://fi-nor.no/maritim-autonom-dronesverm-demonstrert-live-for-us-navy-i-trondheim/) Maritime Robotics demonstrated a maritime autonomous drone swarm for the US... 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All rights reserved. [Privacy policy](https://oceanautonomy.no/privacy-policy?hsLang=en-us) - - - ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "As the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) urges coastal communities to remain vigilant for suspicious activity and raises concerns about activity around ports, coastal infrastructure and other critical assets, companies in Ocean Autonomy Cluster and NORDSEC – Nordic Defence and Security Cluster are developing autonomous technologies designed to strengthen surveillance and situational awareness in some of Norway's most strategically important maritime areas. Through the Port Security Project, autonomous systems are now being tested to detect, analyse and respond to anomalies above and below the water surface. The warning from PST has once again highlighted a fundamental challenge for Norway: safeguarding thousands of kilometres of coastline, ports, subsea infrastructure and maritime installations spread across vast and often sparsely populated areas. Maintaining continuous situational awareness across such large areas is difficult using conventional resources alone. Frode Halvorsen, Cluster Manager, Ocean Autonomy Cluster and Tore Norheim Hagtun, CEO and Co-founder, Clarify. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri That challenge is at the heart of the Port Security Project, where technology companies from Central Norway are developing autonomous capabilities designed to provide persistent monitoring of ports and critical infrastructure. By combining autonomous vessels, underwater drones, advanced sensors and data analytics, the project aims to improve the ability to detect suspicious activity early and verify incidents quickly. The Port Security Project is an innovation initiative carried out in collaboration with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), bringing together industry partners to develop and test autonomous technologies for the protection of ports and critical infrastructure. We continue to see new signals and reports of unwanted activity around ports, critical infrastructure and coastal areas. Particularly in locations with limited personnel and large geographic areas, there is a need for solutions that can provide continuous situational awareness and rapid detection when something deviates from normal activity. Frode Halvorsen, Cluster Manager, Ocean Autonomy Cluster Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Bringing together technologies above and below the surface The Port Security Project brings together Maritime Robotics, Eelume, Blueye Robotics, Biodrone, Unplugged and Clarify. The objective is to integrate autonomous surface vessels, underwater drones, sensors and analytics tools into a unified solution for monitoring and protecting ports and other critical infrastructure. The solution combines autonomous surface vessels, underwater drones, cameras, radars and other sensors within a common ecosystem. Data from the different platforms is continuously analysed to establish a baseline of normal activity in the monitored area. When the system identifies an anomaly, autonomous assets can be deployed automatically to investigate further. Sensor and camera data from the various platforms are collected and processed through a common framework. Biodrone contributes capabilities for visual data processing, while Clarify provides analysis of sensor and time-series data. Together, these inputs create a consolidated operational picture that can identify deviations and support follow-up actions. The challenge is not a lack of data. The challenge is turning large volumes of sensor data into actionable decision support. By combining information from multiple sources, operators can detect anomalies earlier and gain a clearer understanding of what is happening. - Tore Norheim Hagtun, CEO and Co-founder, Clarify Tore Norheim Hagtun, CEO and Co-founder, Clarify. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Designed to detect anomalies automatically The project's goal is to develop a capability that continuously monitors activity in and around port areas and reacts when something deviates from normal patterns. If a vessel enters a restricted area, behaves unexpectedly, or triggers predefined alert thresholds, autonomous surface and subsea systems can be dispatched automatically to investigate and verify the situation. Instead of relying solely on personnel to observe and assess events, the system is designed to provide rapid autonomous detection and verification. The project is now entering a phase of testing and validation. Individual components will first be tested separately before being integrated into larger system demonstrations. The aim is to demonstrate that autonomous systems can detect anomalies and initiate the appropriate response with minimal human involvement. Demonstrations involving external operators are also planned to validate the maturity of the technology and its operational value. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Building a situational picture across multiple domains The Port Security Project is also linked to broader initiatives focused on monitoring critical infrastructure. Sensors on land, at sea, underwater and in the air are combined to create a more comprehensive situational picture. The demonstrations also incorporate technology for monitoring subsea cables, sonar systems, sensors and buoys. The ambition is to establish multiple layers of surveillance around critical assets. While the port security solution focuses on the immediate vicinity of protected infrastructure, complementary systems can contribute to monitoring larger maritime areas and key approaches to ports. A key objective is to create a unified operational picture covering land, sea surface, subsea and air domains. This enables operators to identify incidents more quickly and make better-informed decisions when anomalies occur. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Developing a mobile control centre for autonomous systems As part of the initiative, the partners have also developed a mobile control centre that can be deployed wherever surveillance and control of unmanned systems are required across multiple domains. Built inside a container, the solution enables operational capability to be established close to the area being monitored. Such a facility is commonly referred to as a ROC (Remote Operations Center) and serves as a hub for the remote operation, monitoring and coordination of autonomous and unmanned systems. Operators can monitor sensor data in real time and control vessels, underwater drones and other platforms from a single location. The control centre makes it possible to coordinate autonomous vessels, underwater drones and other unmanned platforms through a single operational interface. The concept has already attracted national and international interest, and the partners are now exploring further development of the capability. Eelume S3. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Responding to a growing security challenge Recent warnings from PST have reinforced concerns about the security of ports, coastal infrastructure, subsea cables and other strategic assets. Many of these locations are remote, difficult to monitor continuously and increasingly important to both civilian society and national security. For the companies involved, the Port Security Project is about turning emerging autonomous technologies into practical tools that can strengthen maritime security. Rather than replacing human operators, the systems are intended to provide persistent monitoring, faster anomaly detection and better decision support. Eirik Hovstein, Vice President Defence & Security at Maritime Robotics. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens industri. Developed in collaboration with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), the project provides a framework for testing how autonomous surface vessels, underwater drones, sensors and advanced analytics can work together to improve the protection of critical infrastructure. Norway has the technology companies, the maritime expertise and the operational need in the same place. Projects like this show how quickly we can move from a security challenge to a working solution when industry, clusters and end users collaborate. - Eirik Hovstein, Vice President Defence & Security at Maritime Robotics If successful, the project could provide both civilian and military operators with new tools to monitor, understand and protect key areas of the Norwegian coastline through the coordinated use of autonomous surface vessels, underwater drones, sensors and advanced analytics systems. As authorities call for greater vigilance along the coast, initiatives such as the Port Security Project demonstrate how Norwegian technology companies are working to translate that need into operational capability. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens industri", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Lars Bugge Aarset", "sameAs" : "https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsaarset/", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset" }, "dateModified" : "05/10/2026", "datePublished" : "05/10/2026", "headline" : "Developing autonomous systems to secure Norwegian ports", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/mariner-seadrone-maritime-robotics-03.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/developing-autonomous-systems-to-secure-norwegian-ports", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "Maritime Robotics and Skarv Technologies successfully demonstrated coordinated uncrewed surface and subsea operations during REPMUS 2026 in Portugal, showcasing how autonomous maritime systems can strengthen mine countermeasure capabilities, improve situational awareness and reduce risk to personnel. As allied navies increasingly adopt autonomous systems, the ability to connect surface and underwater vehicles into a single operational capability is becoming increasingly important. During REPMUS 2026, Maritime Robotics and Skarv Technologies demonstrated exactly that by pairing the Mariner X uncrewed surface vessel (USV) with the CORAX 600 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in realistic operational scenarios. The exercise, held in Tróia and Sesimbra, Portugal, brought together naval forces, defence stakeholders, industry partners and technology providers from across NATO and allied nations to test and evaluate maritime uncrewed systems in operational conditions. The Norwegian companies used the opportunity to demonstrate a fully uncrewed surface-subsea solution supporting both mine countermeasures (MCM) and rapid environmental assessment (REA). Solving one of the key challenges below the surface While autonomous systems have transformed operations on land and in the air, underwater operations remain constrained by one fundamental challenge: communication. GPS, LTE and other radio signals do not penetrate water, making navigation and command-and-control difficult for autonomous underwater vehicles. At REPMUS, the Mariner X USV addressed this challenge by operating as a mobile command node, communication bridge and positioning reference for the CORAX 600. By following the AUV's survey pattern from the surface, Mariner X continuously provided acoustic positioning updates while relaying status reports, mission data and re-tasking information between the underwater vehicle and operators ashore. The CORAX 600 is designed for close-range subsea operations, combining sidescan sonar, acoustic sensors and high-resolution optical imaging. The vehicle can identify and classify underwater contacts and collect detailed data for mine countermeasure missions, environmental assessment and inspection of critical subsea infrastructure. A safer and more efficient approach to mine countermeasures The integrated system demonstrated at REPMUS allows mine countermeasure operations to be conducted without exposing divers or crewed vessels to hazardous areas. Instead, the CORAX 600 surveys the seabed, investigates potential contacts and transmits information back through the Mariner X to operators located at a safe distance. The same capability can also be used for rapid environmental assessment, mapping seabed conditions and bathymetry ahead of naval operations or offshore infrastructure projects. By combining surface connectivity with advanced subsea sensing, the solution provides faster access to operationally relevant information while reducing the logistical footprint traditionally associated with such missions. According to the companies, the demonstration highlighted three key operational advantages: enhanced safety by keeping personnel away from potential hazards, improved navigation accuracy through continuous surface-to-subsea positioning support, and greater deployability through a compact system that can be transported by trailer or container and launched from small slipways by a limited crew. Building on previous collaboration The REPMUS deployment follows an earlier joint demonstration by Maritime Robotics and Skarv Technologies during the IXES exercise at Mongstad in Norway. Together, the two deployments illustrate the versatility of the combined capability, from protecting critical national infrastructure at home to supporting expeditionary mine countermeasure operations in an allied military context. The collaboration also demonstrates the growing strength of Norway's maritime autonomy ecosystem. By integrating autonomous surface and underwater platforms into a single operational solution, Norwegian industry is helping shape the future of maritime security and defence operations. For Ocean Autonomy Cluster and NORDSEC – Nordic Defence and Security Cluster, the successful demonstration highlights how dual-use technologies developed by cluster members can address both civilian and defence needs. As autonomous and uncrewed systems become an increasingly important part of allied maritime capabilities, collaborations such as the one between Maritime Robotics and Skarv Technologies show how Norwegian innovation can contribute to safer, smarter and more scalable maritime operations. Skarv Technologies Skarv Technologies AS designs and builds autonomous underwater vehicles in Trondheim, Norway. Its CORAX 600 AUV system comes in several models and sensor integrations, all based on a hovering, six-thruster design rated to 600 metres and made for close-range subsea work. Skarv also handles the data analysis for detection, classification and photogrammetry, as part of an end-to-end system that runs from vehicle to finished results. Skarv’s customers work in defence and commercial maritime applications, and use CORAX for mine countermeasures, rapid environmental assessment and inspection of critical subsea infrastructure. For more information, visit www.skarvtech.com Maritime Robotics Since 2005, Maritime Robotics has been at the forefront of maritime autonomy, pioneering the development of advanced sea drones and autonomous maritime systems. At the core of its offering is a market-leading autonomous navigation platform enabling robust and reliable sea drone operations across mission-critical applications, serving dual-use customers globally. For more information, visit www.maritimerobotics.com", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Lars Bugge Aarset", "sameAs" : "https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsaarset/", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset" }, "dateModified" : "01/10/2026", "datePublished" : "01/10/2026", "headline" : "Maritime Robotics and Skarv Technologies demonstrate autonomous mine countermeasure capabilities at NATO REPMUS 2026", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/cover3.png.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/maritime-robotics-and-skarv-technologies-demonstrate-autonomous-mine-countermeasure-capabilities-at-nato-repmus-2026", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "Paris/Trondheim: Omnes Capital, a leading European investor in private equity and infrastructure, just announced an investment in Maritime Robotics, a pioneer and market leader in autonomous maritime systems. The investment forms part of a funding round alongside new growth partner Mustard Seed + Partners (MS+PARTNERS) and existing backers including EnvisionTech, Nysnø Climate Investment, and Umoe, together with the company’s founders, employees, and early supporters. The capital will enable Maritime Robotics to expand its production capacity, accelerate international commercialization, and scale its dual-use autonomous sea drone systems to meet surging global demand across both civil and defense sectors. Addressing critical ocean infrastructure challenges The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface and is central to global security, trade, energy infrastructure, and climate monitoring. However, traditional crewed operations face rising operational costs, safety hazards, and efficiency constraints. Purpose-built autonomous sea drones provide a persistent, cost-efficient, and lower-emission alternative. They deliver critical operations at scale—spanning offshore energy maintenance, hydrographic surveying, environmental monitoring, and maritime domain awareness and protection. Moving from innovation to global scale Having successfully delivered hundreds of autonomous systems, Maritime Robotics has built one of Europe’s most credible maritime autonomy franchises, proven across civil and defense missions in extreme operational environments. The company has transitioned from early-stage adoption to fleet-level deployments for tier-one industrial and defense clients worldwide. With a track record in dual-use applications and a clear defense and security roadmap, Maritime Robotics is positioned at the center of European maritime security, domain awareness, and ocean sustainability. ”Partnering with Omnes Capital marks a pivotal moment as we accelerate our international expansion. Across both commercial and defense markets, autonomous systems are transitioning from pilot projects to core operational assets. Omnes Capital’s deep European footprint and track record in scaling technology and infrastructure leaders make them an ideal partner. This investment enables us to scale our production capacity and strengthen our position as a primary European provider of uncrewed maritime systems.” - Vegard Evjen Hovstein, Co-Founder & CEO of Maritime Robotics ”Maritime Robotics has built one of Europe’s most credible maritime autonomy franchises, tested across civil and defence missions in extreme operational environments. That dual-use track record, combined with a clear defence and security roadmap, positions the company to become a reference for European maritime domain awareness and protection. We have been impressed by Vegard and his team, and we are proud to support them as they build a European leader in uncrewed maritime systems.” - Fabien Collangettes, partner of Omnes Capital Media contacts: Maritime Robotics AS Vegard Evjen Hovstein, Co-Founder & CEO Email: vegard@maritimerobotics.com Location: Trondheim, Norway Omnes Capital Estelle Eonnet, Head of Communications Email: estelle.eonnet@omnescapital.com Location: Paris, France Maritime Robotics Since 2005, Maritime Robotics has been at the forefront of maritime autonomy, pioneering the development of advanced sea drones and autonomous maritime systems. At the core of its offering is a market-leading autonomous navigation platform enabling robust and reliable sea drone operations across mission-critical applications, serving dual-use customers globally. For more information, visit www.maritimerobotics.com Omnes Capital Omnes Capital is a leading European investor in infrastructure and private equity. With €6.7 billion in assets under management, the firm invests across energy transition infrastructure, digital infrastructure, venture capital & growth, and co-investment strategies. Headquartered in Paris, with offices in Zurich, Brussels, and Munich, Omnes has been investing for over 25 years to build high-performing businesses across Europe, delivering long-term value to its clients. For more information, visit www.omnescapital.com", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Lars Bugge Aarset", "sameAs" : "https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsaarset/", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset" }, "dateModified" : "28/09/2026", "datePublished" : "28/09/2026", "headline" : "Omnes Capital invests in Maritime Robotics to scale European dual-use sea drone platform", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/maritimerobotics-sentry-usv.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/omnes-capital-invests-in-maritime-robotics-to-scale-european-dual-use-sea-drone-platform", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "A small, unmanned vessel operating ahead of a fishing trawler, scanning the upper water layers, can guide the vessel to areas with the highest concentrations of the tiny zooplankton species Calanus. Against this backdrop, researchers from SINTEF and NTNU, through the research centre SFI Harvest have been testing the use of unmanned and autonomous vehicles on, under and above the water surface. The aim is to help fishing vessels locate commercially viable concentrations of Calanus without wasting time and fuel searching for them. Read full story Les saken på norsk", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Lars Bugge Aarset", "sameAs" : "https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsaarset/", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset" }, "dateModified" : "21/08/2026", "datePublished" : "21/08/2026", "headline" : "Better fishing prospects with modern technology", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/foto_nordnesgruppen-1.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/better-fishing-prospects-with-modern-technology", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "Maritime Robotics, member of Ocean Autonomy Cluster and a leading provider of autonomous maritime systems, today announced a €28 million growth investment led by Mustard Seed + Partners (MS+PARTNERS), alongside existing investors EnvisionTech, Nysnø Climate Investment, and Umoe, as well as founders, employees and early backers. The ocean covers more than 70% of the planet's surface and is essential for global security, commerce, energy systems and climate understanding. Yet conventional manned vessels remain constrained by high cost, safety risks, and operational inefficiencies - restricting the ability to explore, monitor, and safeguard the marine environment at scale. These constraints are driving a structural shift toward unmanned and autonomous maritime systems. Purpose-built sea drones allow for persistent, cost-efficient, and lower-risk operations across a wide range of applications, including offshore energy, hydrography, environmental monitoring, fisheries management, and maritime security & defense. Maritime Robotics operates at the center of this structural transformation, offering integrated sea drone solutions combining autonomous navigation, vessel design, and modular payload systems for mission-critical operations. We are now past the experimentation phase. Across both commercial and defense markets, we are seeing structural adoption of autonomous maritime systems, with customers shifting from pilot projects to fleet-level deployment strategies. This fundamentally changes the scale requirements of our business. This investment allows us to scale manufacturing and expand our product portfolio to meet accelerating global demand. - Vegard Evjen Hovstein, Co-Founder & CEO of Maritime Robotics AS With a proven track record of successfully delivering hundreds of autonomous systems, Maritime Robotics is a trusted partner to industrial and defense customers worldwide. The company has demonstrated strong commercial momentum, with revenue growing nearly five-fold over the past five years and more than doubling over the last two years, reflecting accelerating structural demand for scalable, cost-efficient, safer, and lower-emission autonomous maritime systems. Maritime Robotics has established a leading position in maritime autonomy, with proven deployments across demanding dual-use environments. The combination of modular platform architecture, reliable autonomous navigation, and a strong operational track record creates a scalable foundation for international expansion. We are excited to partner with Vegard and the team to support the company’s next phase of growth - building a global leader in maritime autonomy. - Stanislas de Joussineau, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of MS+PARTNERS MS+PARTNERS led the investment based on its conviction in Maritime Robotics’ technology leadership, commercial traction, and differentiated position at the intersection of autonomy, AI, and mission-critical maritime operations, with a clear opportunity to build a category leader delivering meaningful gains in productivity, safety, and emissions reduction. The investment also saw continued support from the company’s existing investor base. This transaction marks an important step in the company’s scaling journey, bringing in MS+PARTNERS as a strong growth partner alongside the existing shareholder base. Their experience in scaling industrial technology businesses internationally will be highly valuable as Maritime Robotics enters its next phase of expansion. - Jonas Myklebost, Investor at EnvisionTech Maritime Robotics Since 2005, Maritime Robotics has been at the forefront of maritime autonomy, pioneering the development of advanced sea drones and autonomous maritime systems. At the core of its offering is a market-leading autonomous navigation platform enabling robust and reliable sea drone operations across mission-critical applications, serving dual-use customers globally. Mustard Seed + Partners MS+PARTNERS is a growth private equity firm investing in Europe’s next generation of category leaders where sustainability drives productivity and resilience.", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Lars Bugge Aarset", "sameAs" : "https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsaarset/", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset" }, "dateModified" : "12/06/2026", "datePublished" : "12/06/2026", "headline" : "Maritime Robotics raises €28 million as autonomous sea drones move into global large‑scale adoption", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/vegard.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/maritime-robotics-raises-28-million-as-autonomous-sea-drones-move-into-global-large-scale-adoption", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "Les saken på norsk Maritime autonomy is becoming increasingly important for both climate and defence. Maritime Robotics has also emerged as one of the clear success stories in the portfolio of Nysnø Climate Investments, and the visit from CEO Siri Kalvig this week highlighted how the company now operates at the growing intersection of climate technology, security and maritime autonomy. From its headquarters at Brattørkaia in Trondheim, Maritime Robotics develops autonomous surface vessels (USVs) and control systems used internationally for applications ranging from seabed mapping and environmental monitoring to port security, mine countermeasures and defence operations. Eirik Hovstein, Maritime Robotics, and Siri Kalvig, Nysnø. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Technology for both civilian and military operations Maritime Robotics systems are also being used in operational missions in Ukraine, where multiple autonomous vessels help clear waterways for civilian shipping in mine-affected areas of the Black Sea. Over time, the systems have detected a significant number of underwater objects that may pose risks to commercial and civilian maritime traffic. – Maritime Robotics is one of my favourite portfolio companies. They are a perfect example of how climate technology is also security technology, said Kalvig during the visit. She points out that the company’s autonomous vessels can replace larger and more polluting ships in a wide range of maritime operations. – Maritime Robotics vessels replace more polluting conventional vessels, while at the same time being used within offshore wind, monitoring and defence. That creates both climate benefits and increased operational capability, Kalvig says. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Defence and security have become an even larger focus area Siri Kalvig is CEO of Nysnø Climate Investments, a Norwegian state-backed investment company established to support growth companies by providing risk capital to businesses that reduce emissions while creating long-term positive value for society. Kalvig is a meteorologist with a PhD in offshore wind technology and was previously involved in establishing the weather technology company StormGeo. She has also completed the Norwegian Armed Forces’ executive leadership programme at the Norwegian Defence University College, which she says provided valuable insight into how climate, technology and security policy are becoming increasingly interconnected. Maritime Robotics USVs can also be remotely operated. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri – As defence and security have become an even larger focus area, it is also important to improve energy efficiency in operations. There is a significant climate benefit in using the type of technology Maritime Robotics develops, says Kalvig. She believes both Norway and Europe must strengthen control over strategic technology value chains while ensuring access to risk capital for emerging technology companies. – Maritime Robotics combines hardware, software and autonomy in a way that is highly relevant both for the climate agenda and the current security landscape. The timing for the company towards the defence sector is extremely strong, Kalvig says. Maritime Robotics USV “Mariner”. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri An important investor for Maritime Robotics Nysnø invested in Maritime Robotics in 2024, and Kalvig highlights the company as an example of how state-backed capital can help scale early-stage technology companies into commercial growth. She also describes how Nysnø operates as an early-stage investor: – We invest in companies before they are able to service traditional bank loans. That is the entire point of a state-backed investment fund like Nysnø. Maritime Robotics is now starting to become profitable, and not all companies in our portfolio have reached that stage yet, she says. According to Eirik Hovstein, the partnership with Nysnø has been important for the company’s development. – Nysnø entered at a very important stage for Maritime Robotics. It was crucial for us to bring in a Norwegian investor that both understands technology development and recognises how climate and defence are becoming increasingly interconnected, says Hovstein. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Ongoing operations and maritime preparedness The visit also highlighted the ongoing discussion about whether public climate investment capital should increasingly be allowed to support companies operating at the intersection of climate, security and defence, so-called dual-use technology companies. During the visit, Maritime Robotics demonstrated its autonomous vessels and sensor systems in Trondheim harbour. The technology is used for continuous monitoring, mapping and underwater object detection. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri – If you want to patrol large maritime areas frequently and continuously, it becomes extremely costly to rely solely on manned vessels. Autonomous systems enable far more efficient operations while also reducing both risk and emissions, says Hovstein. He believes autonomous maritime systems will play an increasingly important role in both civilian and military operations. – Drones and autonomous systems are highly energy efficient compared to traditional vessels. The technology can help reduce energy consumption, fuel usage, pollution and the climate footprint of maritime operations, while simultaneously strengthening security and preparedness, he says. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri A central player Maritime Robotics is a central player in Norway’s maritime innovation ecosystem and is a member company of Ocean Autonomy Cluster, NORDSEC Nordic Defence and Security Cluster, and Maritimt Forum Midt-Norge. The company is also part of FI Ocean Space Incubator and plays an important role in Trondheim’s ocean technology environment. Maritime Robotics will also participate at Forsvarskonferansen in September. Maritime Robotics has developed autonomous maritime technology for more than 20 years, and the company points to long-term investors as being critical in building both its technology platform and international market position. Siri Kalvig together with Eirik Hovstein and Eirik Moholt from Maritime Robotics. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Lars Bugge Aarset", "sameAs" : "https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsaarset/", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset" }, "dateModified" : "05/06/2026", "datePublished" : "05/06/2026", "headline" : "Siri Kalvig: Maritime Robotics is one of my favourite portfolio companies”", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Siri%20Kalvig%20Maritime%20Robotics%20Foto%20Lars%20Bugge%20Aarset%20Fremtidens%20%289%29.jpg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/siri-kalvig-maritime-robotics-is-one-of-my-favourite-portfolio-companies", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "Les saken på norsk The development of autonomous and remote maritime operations is accelerating rapidly across the Norwegian ocean technology sector. In recent months, several companies have demonstrated how uncrewed vessels, remote operations, and new sensor systems are moving from pilot projects into regular operations in demanding offshore environments. A clear example comes from Nordic USV, which recently upgraded its USV Kuling after more than 6,000 nautical miles of operations. The vessel has operated fully uncrewed, without a chase boat, and has been controlled directly from an operations centre in Bergen. In total, the company has completed around 10,000 nautical miles of uncrewed operations in 2026. A new 6 kW generator is intended to increase cruising speed, improve operational reliability in harsh weather conditions, and extend maintenance intervals by 50 percent. USV Kuling under maintenance and upgrade after more than 6,000 nautical miles of autonomous operations. Photo: Nordic USV. “Nordic USV is well underway in establishing uncrewed infrastructure along the Norwegian coast. We currently operate three USVs and six unmanned docking and charging stations, covering both the Helgeland coast and the entire stretch from Måløy to the inner Oslofjord,” says Sander Henriksen, CEO & Founder of Nordic USV. “The vessels operate year-round, delivering water sampling and monitoring services for the aquaculture industry, public authorities, as well as monitoring emissions from wastewater, industrial activity, and mining operations,” he says. Sander Henriksen, CEO & Founder of Nordic USV. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Autonomous voyage from Trondheim to Kårstø Another example is Maritime Robotics and its uncrewed vessel Mariner X, which recently completed an autonomous voyage of more than 500 nautical miles from Trondheim to Kårstø. The nine-metre USV spent nearly one week along the Norwegian coast—operated entirely without crew on board, but under continuous monitoring and control from shore. The operation was carried out in cooperation with Equinor and is described as one of the most extensive autonomous test operations conducted in Norway to date. The vessel is designed for long-endurance operations in challenging coastal and offshore environments and is equipped with advanced sensors and navigation systems for data collection, testing, and operational missions under real-world conditions. Mariner X. Photo: Maritime Robotics The project is not only about autonomous navigation, but about how offshore operations can be conducted with reduced risk, lower manning levels, and improved energy efficiency. Through the voyage, the partners are investigating how uncrewed systems can be scaled from individual demonstrations to routine offshore operations on the Norwegian continental shelf. “We have already tested and operationalised uncrewed vessels in real operations, but the Mariner X gives us an opportunity to push the boundaries of autonomy in a controlled, yet realistic environment. The goal is to understand how these technologies perform in day-to-day offshore operations and what it takes to move from promising trials to scalable solutions,” says Arne Gürtner, Senior Vice President – Technology, Digital and Innovation at Equinor. Arne Gürtner, Senior Vice President – Technology, Digital and Innovation at Equinor. The Norwegian coastline itself provides a demanding test arena, with rapidly changing weather, waves, traffic, currents, and complex navigation conditions. That Mariner X completed the entire journey without serious incidents represents an important technological and operational milestone. “This is Norwegian-built technology that makes complex and hazardous offshore operations safer, more efficient and significantly more environmentally friendly,” says Eirik Hovstein of Maritime Robotics. Eirik Hovstein, Maritime Robotics. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Maritime Robotics has developed uncrewed and remotely operated systems in Trondheim for more than 15 years and already has more than 200 vessels in active operations globally across defence, research, offshore, and ocean industries. See also: Uncrewed vessel completes 500-nautical-mile autonomous voyage along the Norwegian coast Remote seabed mapping in the North Sea At the same time, Fugro has deployed its new USV Blue Eclipse 1 in Norway. The vessel will carry out major parts of the MAREANO seabed mapping programme in the North Sea, remotely operated from the company’s control centre in Aberdeen. The operation marks an important milestone for large-scale uncrewed offshore operations and demonstrates how autonomous vessels are increasingly used in demanding commercial missions in the North Sea. Fugro's 18-metre USV Blue Eclipse 1. Photo: Fugro Se also: Fugro launches Blue Eclipse USV in Norway – set for North Sea mission New sensors and monitoring technology In the area of sensing and situational awareness, new technologies are also being tested directly on board autonomous vessels. Squarehead Technology has partnered with Reach Subsea to install advanced acoustic monitoring systems on the uncrewed vessel Reach Remote 1. The solution enables remote operators to monitor the vessel’s machinery space from shore through AI-based analysis of sound patterns and anomalies. The system is integrated with Massterly’s Remote Operations Centre in Horten. Reach Remote 1. Illustration: Reach Subsea See also: Squarehead and Reach Remote launch acoustic pilot onboard autonomous vessel Squarehead Technology has also demonstrated how advanced acoustic sensing can improve maritime situational awareness through its “super hearing” technology for ships. The system uses arrays of microphones and AI-powered sound analysis to detect and classify surrounding vessels and activities beyond normal human hearing capabilities, providing operators with additional situational awareness in demanding maritime environments. The technology is currently being tested onboard Fjord1’s ferry MF Skopphorn and will also be implemented on the new ferries operating the Lavik–Oppedal connection on Norway’s west coast. The project is part of the broader development toward highly automated and eventually autonomous ferry operations, where new sensor systems are needed to strengthen both onboard and shore-based situational awareness. Bridge on Fjord1 ferry, MF Skopphorn. Photo: Squarehead See also: Squarehead brings “superhearing” to ships Autonomous ferry operations enabled by 5G Norway has also become a testing ground for autonomous ferry operations. The Lavik–Oppedal ferry connection has been used to demonstrate how 5G technology can support autonomous vessel functions, remote monitoring, and real-time data transfer in live ferry operations. The project involved several Norwegian technology actors, including Senti Systems, contributing to communication and enabling technologies supporting autonomous maritime operations. The project demonstrated how next-generation connectivity infrastructure can become a key enabler for future autonomous maritime transport systems, particularly in coastal operations where reliable low-latency communication is critical. Photo: Fjord1 See also: The critical role of 5G in future of autonomous maritime transport Norwegian autonomy technology is also increasingly being deployed internationally. Zeabuz recently delivered autonomy solutions for the Swedish zero-emission ferry Neptunus, where autonomous transit systems, remote monitoring, and advanced navigation technology will support safer, more energy-efficient, and more predictable ferry operations on one of Sweden’s busiest ferry routes. See also: Zeabuz delivers autonomy solution to Swedish zero-emission ferry MIDAS and Shore Control Lab MIDAS (Human in Future Ocean Space Operations) is a six-year research and capacity-building initiative focused on how humans interact with autonomous maritime systems in future ocean operations. The programme explores how increasing autonomy changes maritime work, with particular emphasis on decision support, situational awareness, and the design of safe and effective shore-based control environments. “The ongoing projects are highly relevant to MIDAS because they represent the transition the initiative was established to support, the move from isolated technology development to operational systems where human interactions, autonomous vessels, and shore-based control centres are better integrated,” says Alexandra Neyts, project manager for MIDAS. “MIDAS is all about building strong bridges between academia and industry, connecting research with real-world applications to drive innovation in autonomous marine operations. The developments, pilot projects, and start-ups emerging from this approach clearly demonstrate how it is giving Norway a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving maritime sector, she says. Alexandra Neyts, project manager for MIDAS - Human in Future Ocean Space Operations. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Professor Ole Andreas Alsos, Head of NTNU Shore Control Lab, says the rapid development of uncrewed maritime operations is closely aligned with the research environment’s focus areas. “Uncrewed maritime operations are highly relevant to the Shore Control Lab because they bring together the core questions we work with every day: how to design safe, understandable and effective systems for remote and supervisory control at sea,” says Alsos. “Through the Shore Control Lab and the MIDAS project, we can contribute with human-centred design methods, operational test facilities and research-based knowledge about how operators, autonomy and maritime infrastructure should work together. At the same time, real-world developments in uncrewed operations give us essential cases, requirements and data that strengthen our research, education and innovation activities.” Ole Andreas Alsos, professor and Head of NTNU Shore Control Lab. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri The Shore Control Lab is an experimental and research environment used to study and test concepts for remote ship operations and shore-based control centres, including operator interaction, interface design, and human performance in autonomous maritime systems. From demonstrations to operational reality The development shows how Norwegian actors are building complete ecosystems for maritime autonomy, where vessels, sensors, remote operations centres, and digital services are integrated into new operational models. A wide range of companies and collaboration partners connected to Ocean Autonomy Cluster, FI Ocean Space Incubator, and Maritimt Forum Midt-Norge are involved in this development, contributing expertise across autonomous vessels, sensors, connectivity, control systems, software, offshore operations, and maritime infrastructure. “New technological solutions, expertise, and test arenas are necessary for Norway to remain the world-leading maritime cluster. It is extremely exciting to follow the ocean technology environment that has now really gained momentum in Trondheim, and which will have a major impact on the maritime industry going forward. Therefore, Maritimt Forum works to ensure that conditions are in place for continued development of both technology and expertise through good framework conditions and collaboration across sectors,” says Ellen Weidemann, head of Maritimt Forum Midt-Norge. Ellen Weidemann, head of Maritimt Forum Midt-Norge. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri For Ocean Autonomy Cluster, this illustrates how the sector is rapidly moving from technology development to commercial operations. It is no longer only about demonstrations and testing, but about real-world operations in the North Sea and along the Norwegian coastline, conducted entirely without crew on board.", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Lars Bugge Aarset", "sameAs" : "https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsaarset/", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset" }, "dateModified" : "30/05/2026", "datePublished" : "30/05/2026", "headline" : "Uncrewed maritime operations accelerating rapidly across Norwegian ocean technology sector", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Maritime%20Robotics.jpeg", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/uncrewed-maritime-operations-accelerating-rapidly-across-norwegian-ocean-technology-sector", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "A nine-metre uncrewed surface vessel has successfully completed a voyage from Trondheim to Mongstad in what is being described as one of the most ambitious autonomous marine operations conducted along the Norwegian coastline to date. On the morning of May 18, the Mariner X departed from the headquarters of Maritime Robotics at Brattørkaia in Trondheim. After travelling more than 500 nautical miles over nearly a week at sea, the uncrewed vessel has now safely arrived at its destination north of Bergen, entirely without crew onboard. The successful voyage marks the largest completed test so far for the autonomous platform. “This is Norwegian-built technology that makes complex and hazardous offshore operations safer, more efficient and significantly more environmentally friendly,” says Eirik Hovstein of Maritime Robotics. The public was able to follow the voyage in real time as the autonomous vessel navigated south along the Norwegian coast. USV-pilot Runar Ørbog Iversen and sales manager Lars Rugelsjøen Lie. Photo Maritime Robotics Scaling autonomous offshore operations The Mariner X serves as both a test and training platform for autonomous marine operations. The company has previously operationalised uncrewed vessels in real-world operations, but describes this voyage as an important step toward scaling the technology for larger and more extensive deployments. “This is an important step in scaling marine robotics across the Norwegian Continental Shelf,” says Arne Gürtner, Senior Vice President – Technology, Digital and Innovation at Equinor. The operation was carried out in collaboration between Equinor and Maritime Robotics. Arne Gürtner, Senior Vice President – Technology, Digital and Innovation at Equinor. “We have already tested and operationalised uncrewed vessels in real operations, but the Mariner X gives us an opportunity to push the boundaries of autonomy in a controlled, yet realistic environment. The goal is to understand how these technologies perform in day-to-day offshore operations and what it takes to move from promising trials to scalable solutions” According to Gürtner, the broader ambition is to reduce exposure in high-risk environments, simplify offshore operations through smarter and lower-footprint solutions, and improve efficiency across marine operations. The long-term objective of the project is to demonstrate how autonomy, sensors and remote operations can contribute to safer, more efficient and more sustainable offshore operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Mariner X. Photo: Maritime Robotics The southbound voyage was a combination of both autonomous and remote-controlled navigation, monitored by the Equinor's own ROC and Maritime Robotics' ROC. A key objective of this transit was to provide training, ensuring the client feels confident in safely operating their own USV, both autonomously and remotely. Remote operations, conducted either from the ROCs or via local remote control, typically included hands-on remote control training, client-specific testing, and docking and undocking maneuvers. 15 years of uncrewed innovation Behind the project is Maritime Robotics, one of Norway’s leading environments for uncrewed maritime systems. The company was founded in Trondheim and has spent more than 15 years developing technology for autonomous and remotely operated vehicles on and under water. Over the years, the company has delivered solutions to defence, research, oil and gas, and offshore industries. Its work spans autonomous surface vessels, sensor systems, control systems and integration of drone technology for maritime operations. Maritime Robotics also has experience with aerial drones and uncrewed systems more broadly, contributing to Norway’s position as a leading nation in autonomous technologies. This combined expertise is now used to develop the next generation of uncrewed vessels. Eirik Hovstein, Maritime Robotics. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri MarinerX is one of the clearest examples of this development. The vessel is designed for long-range autonomous operation under demanding conditions along the Norwegian coastline. MarinerX operated mainly between 08:00 and 20:00 during the voyage and reached the destination at Kårstø Friday 22 May. Tthe voyage stands as an important milestone for autonomous maritime operations in Norway, and a clear signal that uncrewed technology is no longer limited to aerial drones, but increasingly shaping the future of offshore vessels.", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Lars Bugge Aarset", "sameAs" : "https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsaarset/", "url" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/author/lars-bugge-aarset" }, "dateModified" : "26/05/2026", "datePublished" : "26/05/2026", "headline" : "Uncrewed vessel completes 500-nautical-mile autonomous voyage along the Norwegian coast", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 400, "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/MR%20uncrewed%20%282%29.png", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://oceanautonomy.no/en-us/oacnews/sends-uncrewed-vessel-500-nautical-miles-along-the-norwegian-coast", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://26558673.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/26558673/Dark_yellow-fill_POS%20(3).png" }, "name" : "Ocean Autonomy Cluster/FI - Fremtidens Industri", "url" : "oceanautonomy.no" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "Les saken på norsk Maritime Robotics demonstrated a maritime autonomous drone swarm for the US Navy during a live operation in the Trondheim Fjord on 9 April. The demonstration showed how multiple unmanned surface vessels operate in coordinated real time, with integrated sensors, remote control, and autonomous collaboration in realistic maritime scenarios. – The US is in the lead. They are placing orders now to build up their arsenal. They understand that you cannot wait two years and see how this develops, says Eirik Hovstein, Vice President Defence & Security at Maritime Robotics. Autonomous maritime operations were taken from concept to practice as multiple USVs were deployed in realistic scenarios. The demonstration provided participants with a concrete understanding of platform capabilities, including remote control, real-time data transmission, and supervised autonomy in dynamic environments. Eirik Hovstein, Maritime Robotics. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Maritime drone swarm demonstration One of the highlights was the demonstration of a maritime autonomous drone swarm, where multiple vessels operated in coordinated formation to simulate the protection of a mothership, a concept that is becoming increasingly important in modern naval operations. Autonomous maritime drone swarm. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri – The way warfare was conducted a year ago – you would not have survived more than a couple of days today, said Hovstein. The maneuver illustrated how multiple autonomous platforms can operate together under remote supervision, combining autonomy with effective vessel-to-vessel cooperation. Seabed mapping, autonomous navigation and collision avoidance. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Operations in practice Maritime Robotics’ autonomous vessel Mariner USV carried out advanced seabed mapping, while the larger Mariner X demonstrated autonomous navigation and collision avoidance in dynamic conditions. The larger vessels departed from Maritime Robotics’s base in Vanvikan on Fosen, while the smaller Otter units operated in the Trondheim harbour basin. All operations were controlled from the company’s Remote Operations Center (ROC) at Brattørkaia in Trondheim, where real-time monitoring and control were maintained throughout the demonstration. Mariner X. Photo: Maritime Robotics The Otter platform also carried out deployment and recovery of an underwater ROV, demonstrating how surface and subsea systems can be integrated for real-time data collection. The demonstration was streamed live to a broad international audience, with real-time data feeds including sonar (MBES), magnetometer data, and video shared throughout the operation. This provided direct insight into key enabling technologies such as beyond-line-of-sight communication, sensor fusion, and human–machine interfaces. Otter units operating in the Trondheim harbour basin Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri International interest The event was conducted in collaboration with Koniag Government Services. A technical Q&A session followed, allowing participants to explore operational aspects such as logistics, deployment, and mission-specific adaptation. – The pace of development is so fast that technology that was cutting-edge only a few months ago can quickly become outdated, said Hovstein. – The market is so large that we have no chance of covering it alone, and the maritime drone industry is not set up for scale. Very few players are able to produce thousands of units per year, said Eirik Hovstein. Experience from Ukraine also demonstrates the operational maturity of the systems, including their use in clearing sea lanes for mine threats to enable Ukrainian grain exports in the Black Sea. Eirik Hovstein, Vice President Defence & Security at Maritime Robotics. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri – The systems we delivered in 2023 are still operational – that says something about their robustness. They are being used in some of the most demanding conditions imaginable. In 2025, our systems identified more than 70 subsea objects, and the operators down there are the most experienced we have seen, they use the systems every day and continuously push their limits, said Eirik Hovstein. The strong international interest contrasts with more limited domestic attention, but underscores a rapidly growing global demand for unmanned systems that enhance maritime security and operational efficiency at sea. – It is striking that Norway does not yet have operational maritime drones, Eirik Hovstein adds. Mariner USV and Mariner X departed from their base in Vanvikan. Photo: Maritime Robotics Part of strong cluster collaboration Maritime Robotics is a member of the Ocean Autonomy Cluster, NORDSEC Nordic Defence and Security Cluster, and Maritimt Forum Midt-Norge, main partner for Testination - Test Arena for Maritime Operations in Trondheimsfjorden, as well as an incubator company in the FI Ocean Space Incubator, where the company works closely with a range of other companies across the cluster networks. For members of the Ocean Autonomy Cluster and NORDSEC, the demonstration highlighted both the maturity of Norwegian-developed technology and the expanding international market for autonomous maritime systems. Eirik Hovstein in interview with Teknisk Ukeblad. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri. 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The background for the visit is the cooperation agreement that makes Trøndelag a friendship region with Zaporizhzhia. One objective of the visit was to gain a better understanding of Norwegian defence and technology environments. One of several stops on the programme was therefore a visit to NORDSEC and Ocean Autonomy Cluster, where the delegation received presentations from member companies Eelume, Maritime Robotics, Blueye Robotics and Biodrone. Vegard Forbord, Biodrone. Foto: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Autonomous mine countermeasures from Trøndelag The project presented during the visit is based on the new unmanned surface vessel Eelume WP960, developed by Eelume in cooperation with Maritime Robotics. The vessel can operate fully autonomously but can also be crewed when needed. It functions as a flexible surface platform for underwater operations, including mine detection. The companies demonstrated how different unmanned vehicles can work together to carry out effective mine countermeasure operations across large maritime areas without putting human lives at risk. Foto: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri From the vessel, a “swarm” of underwater drones can be deployed, including the Eelume S All-Terrain AUV together with underwater drones from Blueye Robotics. These systems collect large volumes of sensor data from the seabed, while Biodrone has developed artificial intelligence capable of analysing the data and automatically identifying mines and other threats. Together, this forms a coordinated interaction between autonomous systems above and below the water, enabling a more efficient, precise and flexible approach to mine countermeasures and other demanding subsea operations. Biodrone also presented how they are already using drones and AI to detect mines in Ukraine today. The Ukrainian representatives showed strong interest and asked a number of questions about the capabilities and technologies presented during the visit. See also: Launching a new unmanned surface vessel for mine countermeasures Foto: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Primary schools built underground During an information meeting at Statens Hus in Trondheim, attended by a broad audience, the Ukrainian representatives shared experiences and powerful stories from everyday life during the war. More than 70 percent of Zaporizhzhia is now occupied, and many cities and villages lie in ruins. The representatives also explained that primary schools are now being built underground in order to maintain education and protect children from Russian bombing. “It is absolutely necessary to continue education even under such conditions so that children can maintain a sense of normality,” they told the audience in Trondheim. They also highlighted the importance of resilience, energy security and functioning healthcare services, as well as support measures for families who have lost loved ones. “It is impossible to fully prepare for such a situation, and without functioning energy systems and healthcare services we will not be able to help people,” another representative emphasized. County Mayor of Trøndelag, Tomas Iver Hallem. Foto: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri Broad cooperation ahead The Trøndelag–Ukraine project is still in its early phase, and the delegation also visited Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where a letter of intent on future cooperation was signed. The delegation was led by County Mayor Thomas Iver Hallem, who also hosted the visit from Zaporizhzhia. Defence coordinator Trøndelag, Jens Junge. Foto: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri “This was an initial meeting. As we move forward with the main project, we want to involve a broader range of actors from the business community,” said defence coordinator Jens Junge. “We were able to discuss opportunities for cooperation and how we can do something together. For our member companies in NORDSEC, it is important to establish contacts with end users in Zaporizhzhia so that both we and the companies in the cluster can benefit from this going forward,” said Ebbe Deraas of NORDSEC. Ebbe Deraas, NORDSEC Nordic Defence and Security Cluster. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens Industri The visit marks an important first step in a long-term collaboration aimed at strengthening expertise and operational capacity in maritime autonomy and defence technology. It also demonstrates how Norwegian companies and research environments can contribute to international knowledge exchange and cooperation, even under demanding conditions. “We want to contribute to the cooperation project between Trøndelag and Zaporizhzhia, and we believe our member companies can offer relevant expertise and technology,” Deraas added. 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