Blog - underseaROV

27/09/202419/12/2024

Belgium Navy will use ROVs for ordinance detection and disposal

ROVs will enhance the Belgian Armed Forces ability to inspect and dispose of underwater explosive ordnance (EOD), safeguarding harbours, coastal areas, ships and key infrastructure.

“The introduction of ROV R7s in the Belgian Navy marks a significant advance in the protection of Belgian waters; for underwater explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) inspection and removal, security of ports, coastal areas, ships and key infrastructures. This initiative demonstrates the Navy’s commitment to continuously improving its capabilities and ensuring the safety of both its personnel and the environment in which they operate,” the Belgian Defense said.

Full article at: Naval News 02apr24

16/09/202419/12/2024

Blue Robotics’ BlueROV2 is highly customizable

Here are a few great examples of how the BlueROV2 can be tailored to suit specific needs:

Underwater maintenance robot “Crawfish”. Credit: Fraunhofer

Seattle Aquarium surveying kelp forests. Credit: Zachary Randell

Undersea Trading’s prototype Filmmaker with 30X zoom camera. Credit: Ian Holmes

12/09/202419/12/2024

Scientists discover hundreds of new marine species in the South Pacific with ROV SuBastian

2024 expeditions by Schmidt Ocean Institute has already identified an incredible, colourful array of deep-sea corals, glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods, squat lobsters and other species considered likely new to science. Here is just a sample:

Full article at: DiverNet 24feb24

04/09/202419/12/2024

ROVs and aerial drones clean litter from the seabed

The SeaClear robot system, developed as part of a four-year European research project, can successfully remove litter from the seabed.

Consisting of a base vessel, several ROVs and an aerial drone, the system can monitor and map the sea surface to identify litter hotspots, when deploy underwater ROVs to scan and collect litter, depositing in into a specially-designed basket.

Full article at: Hellenic Shipping News 22feb24

28/08/202415/12/2024

ROV Discovers Big Red Jellyfish

We are constantly learning new things about marine creatures and this jellyfish is a great example. Discovered by MBARI in the Pacific Ocean, this jellyfish can grow up to 1m in diameter and grabs its prey with “arms” instead of stinging tentacles.