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Fugro has announced the arrival of its Blue Shadow® class uncrewed surface vessel (USV), in the Middle East. Image Courtesy: Fugro
MARITIME
Fugro to support Middle East’s expanding needs

for ocean data

With its high-tech, low-carbon emissions uncrewed vessels

Press Release

March 21, 2024

United Arab Emirates: Following the successful launch of the Middle East's first fully remote survey
vessel in 2022, leading Geo-data specialist Fugro has announced the arrival of its Blue Shadow®
class uncrewed surface vessel (USV), in the Middle East. Crafted for precise hydrographic mapping

and bathymetry surveys, the Blue Shadow® will play a crucial role in addressing the rising demand
for accurate hydrographic data in the Middle East, where infrastructure development, port expansion,
and coastal management initiatives are at an all-time high.

Utilising state-of-the-art navigation and surveying technology, the Blue Shadow® efficiently collects
vital data such as water depth and seafloor morphology, supporting the development of the blue

economy in the Middle East while also aiding in understanding and protecting the delicate marine
ecosystem. This advanced technology enables non-disruptive hydrographic surveys near existing
offshore structures, resulting in efficient hydrographic surveys, reducing project timelines and

providing crucial speed and accuracy in the dynamic maritime environment of the region.

With an ambitious goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035, Fugro is taking significant strides in
minimising its environmental impact by including more remote operations in its surveys. Data

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