Babcock Canada Partnership Advances Subsea Docking Technology
International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE) and Babcock Canada have joined forces to develop and expand an innovative charging and data transfer solution specifically tailored for submarine integration, with potential application to Canada's Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The partnership builds upon existing probe-and-drogue technology by adapting it into an autonomous docking station capable of seamlessly charging autonomous systems while remaining fully submerged.
Solution for meeting key operational needs by enabling submarines to continue covert operations even under extreme conditions like sub-ice environments. By taking advantage of off-the-shelf designs with minimal integration challenges, this technology increases intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities while still maintaining stealth. Michael Versteeg, Mechanical Department Manager at Babcock, noted the significance of their partnership. According to Michael, Babcock and ISE have collaborated closely in order to unlock subsea probe-and-drogue's full potential - impacting real results where it matters most. Furthermore, this collaboration represents an indirect investment under Canada's Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, showing their dedication in fulfilling ITB obligations.
ISE Provides Advanced ROV to Japanese Operator
International Submarine Engineering successfully delivered the new Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and Tether Management System (TMS) for Fukada Salvage and Marine Works Co. Ltd. in November 2025. The multi-purpose HYSUB 100HP ROV will support Fukada's scientific, commercial, and seafloor inspection operations from one of their new research vessels.
Fukada received an ROV equipped with advanced subsea capabilities such as thrusters, sensors, thruster-controlled lights and cameras, an ISE Magnum Manipulator and other equipment to support comprehensive subsea operations. Fukada now has a fleet of ISE-supplied ROVs such as the HAKUYO 150HP 3000-meter depth vehicle as well as recently purchased Explorer Autonomous Underwater Vehicles; Fukada also acquired Hawboldt Industries of Nova Scotia Canada to support modern subsea operations - further proof that modern operations rely on an integrated supply chain supporting modern subsea operations.
Autonomous Underwater Systems Continue Innovations
ISE's recent activities demonstrate its continued dedication to developing autonomous and remotely operated subsea technologies. Their Revolutionary Subsea Surveillance Team - comprised of their XL UUV and Subsea Docking System - continues to display unprecedented range and endurance capabilities, eliminating challenging recovery operations at depths up to 200 meters while seamlessly data transfer/recharging operations; charge rates reaching 400 VDC at 120 amperes enable seamless data transfer/recharge operations at depths up to 200 meters while data transfer rates reach 400 megabits/second for seamless data transfer/recharge operations!