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Fugro to support Middle East’s expanding

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

carbon emissions uncrewed vessels.

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3/21/2024 5:04:22 AM

(MENAFN- Orient Planet Group) 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

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