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Fugro to Support Middle East’s

Ocean Data Expansion with

Blue Shadow USV

POSTED ON MARCH 21, 2024

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Following the successful launch of the Middle East's first fully remote survey vessel in 2022, leading Geo-data specialist Fugro
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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.

Utilizing 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 minimizing its environmental
impact by including more remote operations in its surveys. Data acquisitions through USVs from remote operation centers

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