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Fugro advancing next-generation USVs with Sea-KIT

Fugro has gained full ownership of SEA-KIT International.
Nov. 27, 2023

Fugro has supplyied five Fugro Blue Essence 12-m USVs to various regions.

Offshore staff
LEIDSCHENDAM, the Netherlands — Fugro has agreed to terms for acquiring the
remaining shares in SEA-KIT International.

The two companies have been collaborating in the development of uncrewed surface vessels
(USVs) for low-carbon emission maritime operations and research.

Milestones achieved to date, according to Fugro, include:

Delivery of the first commercial remotely operated USV and electric-powered (ROV)
combi-service for offshore asset inspection and monitoring;
Approvals from authorities in Europe, Middle East and Australia to operate the jointly
developed solution via a global network of remote operations centers;
Supplying five Fugro Blue Essence 12-m USVs to various regions; and
The world’s first fully remote inspection of offshore wind farm facilities using a USV and
integrated ROV.
Further plans include the introduction of a Blue Eclipse 18-m USV for fast pipeline and
deepwater equipment inspections as well as a zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered USV.

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