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Fugro to support Middle East’s expanding needs

for ocean data with its high-tech, low-carbon

emissions uncrewed vessels.

21/03/2024

United Arab Emirates, 21 March 2024
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.

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