Blueprint Subsea and Nortek Increase Diver Navigation Performance
Blueprint Subsea was recently featured in industry coverage announcing their collaboration with Norwegian sensor specialist Nortek to improve diver navigation in low visibility environments and tactical operations. Their partnership involves integrating Nortek Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) into Blueprint Subsea's Artemis diver navigation systems to provide accurate velocity and positioning data when GNSS signals become lost underwater.
The Artemis system was designed specifically for military, security, and offshore diving operations where situational awareness and accurate navigation are critical components. Utilizing Nortek's Dead Reckoning Line technology ensures reliable dead reckoning performance during complex missions; supporting operations under difficult conditions like zero visibility, strong currents or restricted underwater structures where traditional navigation aids cannot operate effectively.
Diving Applications in Tactical and Offshore Diving.
Blueprint Subsea's Artemis diver navigation systems are engineered to give operators confidence and control in challenging underwater scenarios. Combining sonar, inertial navigation, diver tracking capabilities and Nortek DVLs for high-accuracy velocity measurements, the Artemis platform maintains precise position estimates over extended periods - even in deep or turbid waters.
This capability is especially beneficial to naval special forces, explosive ordnance disposal teams and offshore inspection divers who operate in environments without access to GPS and limited external references. This partnership underlines an emerging trend within defence and ocean technology sectors to integrate top-of-the-line sensors into integrated navigation solutions for improved mission safety and effectiveness.
Industry Recognition Recently received.
Blueprint Subsea-Nortek collaboration was featured prominently in Ocean Robotics Planet and Ocean News early December 2025, drawing attention to how its system set a new standard for diver navigation in tactical missions. Reliable underwater navigation is increasingly essential to naval and offshore operations today due to uncrewed systems working alongside diver teams navigating complex maritime environments.
Blueprint Subsea has not issued an individual press release regarding this integration in recent months; however, their Artemis systems combined with Nortek DVLs have been presented as an effective means of maintaining diver orientation and mission integrity without surface-based positioning available. This further solidifies Blueprint Subsea's position as a key provider of diver sonar and navigation technology for defence and offshore markets.