Page 48 - FUGRO PR REPORT - MARCH 2024

3/22/24, 1:10 PM Fugro to support Middle East’s expanding needs for ocean data with its high-tech, low-carbon emissions uncrewed vessels - …

Fugro to support Middle East’s expanding needs for

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

uncrewed vessels

By Middle East News 247 March 21, 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.

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 acquisitions
through USVs from remote operation centres contribute up to 90% less carbon emissions than traditional
vessel operations whilst significantly reducing human exposure to hazardous environments. This initiative

https://menews247.com/fugro-to-support-middle-easts-expanding-needs-for-ocean-data-with-its-high-tech-low-carbon-emissions-uncrewed-vess… 1/2