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Trondheim, NorwayVanvikan, NorwayTrondheim, NorwayVanvikan, Norway
Products & Solutions
The Otter
A compact 62 kg electric catamaran USV for sheltered and coastal waters, with up to 20 hours endurance and 30 kg payload capacity. Powered by four battery packs and two electric thrusters for zero-emission operations, it can be assembled by one person and transported in a cargo van. Used for bathymetric surveying, harbour security, scientific data collection and environmental monitoring in rivers and inland waterways.
The Otter X
A USV built for coastal and river operations, sharing the Otter platform's zero-emission electric propulsion with design optimisations for shallower and more confined waterways. Supports precise data acquisition, environmental monitoring and surveillance missions where a larger vessel would be impractical.
The Mariner
A mid-range USV for coastal and open water operations, suited to conditions that require more seakeeping than the Otter platform can offer. Used for hydrographic surveying, maritime surveillance and inspection tasks at greater ranges from shore.
The Mariner X
An open-ocean USV engineered for deep-water and harsh offshore environments, including Arctic and floating wind farm operations. At 9 metres and 5 tonnes it carries 1,200 kg of payload with 25 days of fuel endurance and a modular back deck for deploying AUVs, sonars and launch-and-recovery systems. Deployed by offshore operators including Argeo for long-range seabed mapping.
Autonomous Navigation System
A software and sensor platform that can be fitted to Maritime Robotics' own USVs or integrated into third-party hulls. It combines the SeaControl onboard controller, a Vehicle Control System for remote operation, and SeaSight for 360-degree situational awareness and collision avoidance. The system supports a spectrum from operator-guided to fully autonomous operation and has been licensed to Ørsted for its offshore wind MetOcean USV fleet.
Videos
The Otter USV
Mariner X USV - Maritime Robotics
Maritime Robotics - The Norwegian ocean space pioneers
About
Maritime Robotics is a Norwegian company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Trondheim that develops uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and autonomous navigation systems for ocean operations. The company serves customers across defence and security, marine science, offshore energy and maritime transportation.
Offices
Trondheim, NorwayVanvikan, NorwayBacked by
NRP ZeroNysnø Climate InvestmentUmoe ASHolta Invest
Customers & Partners
Ukrainian NavyØrstedDEMEJan De NulOceanXFlanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)Eelume (mine countermeasures USV collaboration)Teledyne Marine (sensor integration)Tuco Marine Group (vessel construction for Ørsted programme)Blueye Robotics (combined naval solutions)RS Aqua (UK reseller)NjordX (reseller)Seismic Asia Pacific (reseller)Ashtead Technology
Timeline
2026-01
Launched the Eelume WP960 USV for mine countermeasures with Eelume, designed to align with Norwegian Armed Forces vessel standards.
2024-09
Raised USD 12 million in growth capital co-led by NRP Zero and Nysnø Climate Investment to accelerate international expansion.
2023-11
Delivered Otter USVs equipped with multibeam sonar to the Ukrainian Navy to support maritime security and mine clearance operations.
2022
Launched the Mariner X open-ocean USV platform and signed a contract with dredging contractor Jan De Nul.
2017
Introduced the world's first USV system for the seismic survey industry in a joint programme with Seabed GeoSolutions.
2005
Founded in Trondheim, Norway by Vegard Evjen Hovstein.
Open Positions (5)
Products & Solutions
The Otter
A compact 62 kg electric catamaran USV for sheltered and coastal waters, with up to 20 hours endurance and 30 kg payload capacity. Powered by four battery packs and two electric thrusters for zero-emission operations, it can be assembled by one person and transported in a cargo van. Used for bathymetric surveying, harbour security, scientific data collection and environmental monitoring in rivers and inland waterways.
The Otter X
A USV built for coastal and river operations, sharing the Otter platform's zero-emission electric propulsion with design optimisations for shallower and more confined waterways. Supports precise data acquisition, environmental monitoring and surveillance missions where a larger vessel would be impractical.
The Mariner
A mid-range USV for coastal and open water operations, suited to conditions that require more seakeeping than the Otter platform can offer. Used for hydrographic surveying, maritime surveillance and inspection tasks at greater ranges from shore.
The Mariner X
An open-ocean USV engineered for deep-water and harsh offshore environments, including Arctic and floating wind farm operations. At 9 metres and 5 tonnes it carries 1,200 kg of payload with 25 days of fuel endurance and a modular back deck for deploying AUVs, sonars and launch-and-recovery systems. Deployed by offshore operators including Argeo for long-range seabed mapping.
Autonomous Navigation System
A software and sensor platform that can be fitted to Maritime Robotics' own USVs or integrated into third-party hulls. It combines the SeaControl onboard controller, a Vehicle Control System for remote operation, and SeaSight for 360-degree situational awareness and collision avoidance. The system supports a spectrum from operator-guided to fully autonomous operation and has been licensed to Ørsted for its offshore wind MetOcean USV fleet.
Videos
The Otter USV
Mariner X USV - Maritime Robotics
Maritime Robotics - The Norwegian ocean space pioneers
Open Positions (5)
About
Maritime Robotics is a Norwegian company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Trondheim that develops uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and autonomous navigation systems for ocean operations. The company serves customers across defence and security, marine science, offshore energy and maritime transportation.
Offices
Trondheim, NorwayVanvikan, NorwayBacked by
NRP ZeroNysnø Climate InvestmentUmoe ASHolta Invest
Customers & Partners
Ukrainian NavyØrstedDEMEJan De NulOceanXFlanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)Eelume (mine countermeasures USV collaboration)Teledyne Marine (sensor integration)Tuco Marine Group (vessel construction for Ørsted programme)Blueye Robotics (combined naval solutions)RS Aqua (UK reseller)NjordX (reseller)Seismic Asia Pacific (reseller)Ashtead Technology
Timeline
2026-01
Launched the Eelume WP960 USV for mine countermeasures with Eelume, designed to align with Norwegian Armed Forces vessel standards.
2024-09
Raised USD 12 million in growth capital co-led by NRP Zero and Nysnø Climate Investment to accelerate international expansion.
2023-11
Delivered Otter USVs equipped with multibeam sonar to the Ukrainian Navy to support maritime security and mine clearance operations.
2022
Launched the Mariner X open-ocean USV platform and signed a contract with dredging contractor Jan De Nul.
2017
Introduced the world's first USV system for the seismic survey industry in a joint programme with Seabed GeoSolutions.
2005
Founded in Trondheim, Norway by Vegard Evjen Hovstein.
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