Nauticus Robotics Inc., Houston, a developer of autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, announced it has entered into a master services agreement (MSA) with Advanced Ocean Systems Inc. (AOS), Stuart, Fla.
The agreement establishes a multi-year collaboration between the two companies focused on the integration of subsea robotics and autonomous systems. The partnership aims to improve efficiencies in offshore industry operations by combining each firm's engineering and technical capabilities, Nauticus said in a press release.
Nauticus and AOS plan to address opportunities in maritime autonomy using field-proven hardware and software for both surface and subsea deployment, including in ultra-deepwater environments, the company added.
Initial efforts under the MSA include testing Nauticus’ flagship autonomous underwater vehicle, Aquanaut, at AOS's test lake facility in Stuart. The companies also plan to explore integration of Aquanaut with other unmanned platforms, such as uncrewed surface vessels, to enhance subsea task execution.
John Gibson, president and CEO of Nauticus Robotics, said, "We are excited to announce this new alliance and look forward to working with AOS and its affiliates to advance the ongoing trial, adoption, and integration of scalable autonomous and remote solutions into new and improved ways of working in offshore waters. Our missions are perfectly aligned and seek to leverage the latest ocean technologies to challenge industry convention and bring about meaningful change to subsea asset management practices, from surface to seabed."
John Jacobson, CEO of AOS, said, "We are delighted to team up with Nauticus Robotics to bring new ideas and opportunities to market. Nauticus and AOS unite a wealth of successful industry experience around one table at a critical moment for the offshore sector and the integration of practical autonomy into day-to-day operations. This combined expertise will enable us to translate a shared vision of technology-inspired remote operations into new cleaner, leaner, and ultimately safer ways of working in unpredictable offshore environments."
