Teledyne Marine announces the purchase and delivery of a
Gavia Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) to one of the subsidiaries of the Sea Vorian group, SEA360, located in Caudan, France. With this investment, SEA360 will be able to provide cutting-edge geophysical surveys, cable and subsea infrastructure inspection, environmental studies and become a leading European provider for underwater data collection and analysis.
The newly acquired
Teledyne Gavia AUV is equipped with advanced technologies, including the EdgeTech 2205 sonar, with bathymetric and gap-filling module, EXail PHINS C3 Inertial Navigation System (INS), and USBL modules. These technologies will enable Sea360 to perform geophysical survey missions, underwater inspections, and environmental monitoring at depths of up to 1,000 meters.
This acquisition aligns with Sea Vorian’s goal to establish SEA360 as a leading name in European commercial undersea surveying services. By integrating state-of-the-art autonomous systems, SEA360 is advancing unmanned technologies in the ocean surveying and inspection market.
"We are very excited to add one of our Gavia AUVs to the SEA360 fleet," said Valentin Hann, Senior Director of Sales – Marine Vehicles, EMEA
"Not only will this investment add to SEA360 ’s operational capacity, but it will also allow them to expand their geophysical surveying and infrastructure inspection services to meet the growing needs of the underwater commercial market.”
"This acquisition of the GAVIA marks a significant step forward in enhancing our operational capabilities” said Simon Ichstchenko, Marine Service Manager”. With its cutting-edge technology and unparalleled efficiency, the GAVIA will enable us to conduct maritime missions with greater precision, safety, and sustainability. We are proud to integrate such an innovative solution into our fleet, reaffirming our commitment to excellence and innovation in maritime operations."
With a strong expertise in the marine data collection and analysis, SEA360 provides high-quality marine data services through innovative
autonomous underwater technologies as well as conventional survey means. Its vision is to reinvent ocean surveying and inspection using the latest autonomous and sensor technologies, pursuing accuracy, efficiency, flexibility and low carbon emissions.
About Sea Vorian: Sea Vorian, which already includes NEOTEK and RTSYS companies, is a group dedicated to designing, producing, integrating, and implementing high-tech equipment in marine environments.
