Germany

Kongsberg Advanced its Maritime and Defence Capabilities Through Key Contracts and Demerger Signing

Kongsberg announced in December 2025 its plan for demerger in order to spin off Kongsberg Maritime for listing in Q2 2026 and secured contracts for submarine combat and navigation systems for Germany and Norway, coastal defence for Denmark, propellers for Canadian destroyers, LARS for offshore vessels as well as propellers for LARS vessels - reflecting their strategic focus on defence growth amid global security needs.[62 words]

Nautilus Marine Service GmbH Broadens Their Reach with Stema Systems Representation

Nautilus Marine Service GmbH, a German manufacturer of deep-sea VITROVEX glass pressure housings, has been chosen by Dutch firm Stema Systems as their distributor in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for hydrographic and geophysical products. This partnership strengthens maritime surveys as it adds expertise in subsea technologies with which Nautilus already excels.

Framework Robotics GmbH

Framework Robotics Introduces Modular 3D-Printed Ocean Technology Platform

Framework Robotics GmbH announced on 23 December 2025 the addition of a modular, 3D-printed platform for underwater vehicles as part of its ocean technology offering. This construction kit enables customers to build customized remotely operated vehicles or other systems for maintenance, inspection or scientific research with rapid delivery speeds, lower costs and sustainable production in subsea operations.

CPU Unterwassertechnik GmbH

MBT Subsea Technology Acquires CPU Unterwassertechnik GmbH to Expand Subsea Product Portfolio

MBT Subsea Technology recently acquired CPU Unterwassertechnik GmbH to expand their offerings of marine and underwater technology. This strategic acquisition expands product lines for subsea applications, offshore projects, renewable energy solutions and consolidation trends in the maritime sector.

Framework Robotics GmbH

Framework Robotics GmbH Introduces Modular 3D-Printed Ocean Technology Platform

Framework Robotics GmbH, a German innovator in marine robotics, announced on December 23, 2025 an expansion to their ocean technology solutions with an universal modular construction kit combining 3D-printed hardware, adaptive software and power electronics for rapid customization of underwater applications such as ROV maintenance, offshore observation or port surveys.

CPU Unterwassertechnik GmbH

MBT Group Acquires CPU Unterwassertechnik GmbH to Strengthen Subsea Capabilities

MBT Subsea Technology recently completed its acquisition of CPU Unterwassertechnik GmbH, an expert in underwater technology, to expand their product offering for marine and subsea applications. This strategic acquisition strengthens MBTs offerings in system distribution and services within meeres- and unterwassertechnik sector as well as expand its presence within maritime industry.

Brazil

Sonardyne International Ltd Earns Two Rare King's Awards for Enterprise 2025 Amid Sustainability and Export Milestones

Sonardyne International Ltd has received both King's Awards for Enterprise 2025 Sustainable Development and International Trade - making them one of only two UK firms to do so. These awards recognize Sonardyne's accomplishment of carbon neutrality two years ahead of schedule as well as an 83% surge in exports; further expansions include opening an office in Germany as well as CCS monitoring contracts and marine tech integration contracts.

MetOcean Telematics Awarded Major Canadian Government Contract and Expands Partnerships through 2025

MetOcean Telematics has marked 2025 with major achievements, such as receiving an Iridium satellite services contract from the Government of Canada, for remote weather monitoring; and product launches like STREAM1. Furthermore, cooperation with FLANQ allows MetOcean Telematics to further submarine surveillance while also attending major industry events.

PyroScience GmbH

PyroScience Highlights Optic Sensor Advancements and Announces Year-End Winter Break

PyroScience GmbH, a specialist in optical pH, oxygen and temperature sensors for laboratory and aquatic applications, recently unveiled a quick order platform and new insertable miniprobes for O2, pH and temperature measurement, while also confirming its 2025 year end winter break schedule. These developments underscore PyroSciences longstanding leadership position in marine and aquatic sensing markets.

Framework Robotics GmbH

Framework Robotics Extends its Ocean Technology Solutions With Modular 3D-Printed Solutions

Framework Robotics, the German deep-tech manufacturer, is making a splash in the world of underwater vehicles with its broad universal construction kit for ocean technologies. Leveraging 3D printed hardware and modular, adaptable on-board software, they cater to a range of marine services including maintenance, observation and science.

Mariscope

Mariscope Increases South American Presence Through Reach Robotics Partnership

German oceanographic equipment brand Mariscope signs with Reach Robotics for exclusive representation in Chile and Argentina markets. With many items featuring advanced retrieval ability and subsea.

United Kingdom

Cellula Robotics Advances the AUV Market through Key Partnerships, Sales and Trials by 2025

Cellula Robotics Ltd. celebrated its 2025 milestones by signing a sales partnership in Northern Europe and completing UUV demonstrations with Metron. A Guardian AUV sale to defence customers also took place for purchase by Cellula's Northern Innovation Hub renewal and executive appointments, underscore Cellula's rising role as subsea autonomy provider in commercial, scientific and defence applications across several sectors in multiple regions.

PyroScience GmbH

PyroScience Announces Winter Break; Continues Innovation of Optical Sensor Technology

PyroScience GmbH, a leading provider of optical pH, oxygen and temperature sensors is taking a holiday break from 22nd December 2025 to 2nd January 2026. PyroScience continues to develop sensor solutions for marine and laboratory environments - recently with microfluidics products as well as insertable miniprobes - making this time away an opportunity to advance sensor development even further.

Offshore Wind

Recent global developments regarding offshore wind policy, auctions and climate diplomacy make March a fascinating month.

Over the past month, offshore wind was driven by changing policy signals, auction design debates, and climate diplomacy. In Germany, industry groups called for tenders to be delayed to 2026 as the market adjusted to rising costs and an unsuccessful auction held in 2025; globally, at COP30, there was new analysis showing that existing national targets could still support a tripling of offshore capacity by 2030, even with notable slowdowns occurring within some nations (namely, the U.S.).

DEME Group

DEME Extends Offshore Wind Capabilities with Norse Wind Delivery and New Cable Installation Vessel Order

DEME Group of Belgium has bolstered its offshore energy profile with the delivery of the hybrid-powered Norse Wind installation vessel and order of an Offshore Construction Vessel for subsea cable work. Both investments will benefit DEME’s growing orderbook as well as expansion within global offshore wind projects.