Offshore Sensing joins Ocean Autonomy Cluster

Offshore Sensing, Norway-based developer of micro USVs, becomes a new member of Ocean Autonomy Cluster to strengthen collaboration on autonomous ocean systems, expand joint testing and integration efforts, and scale its ocean data platform for global markets. The company is best known for its autonomous surface vessel platform Sailbuoy.

Offshore Sensing is a Norwegian ocean technology company that develops and operates wind- and solar-powered unmanned surface vessels for long-duration data collection at sea. Its Sailbuoy platform enables persistent ocean monitoring with real-time data delivery. The company serves offshore wind, oil and gas, defence, fisheries, and research markets with long-endurance data acquisition and monitoring services.

Through its membership, the company will engage with industry, research institutions, and public stakeholders on development and validation of autonomous ocean solutions. Activities include joint test campaigns, system integration work, and standardisation initiatives aimed at improving interoperability and operational robustness.

🎤”The cluster gives us a direct arena to run joint pilots, test integrated solutions, and work with partners on practical deployment of autonomous ocean technology”, – says Max Hartvigsen, CEO of Offshore Sensing.

The company brings operational experience from long-endurance missions in demanding offshore environments, along with expertise in multi-sensor payloads and continuous ocean data streams. This includes extensive operational use of Sailbuoy in harsh offshore conditions. The platform is suited for collaborative demonstrations and partner-driven field projects.

🎤 “Access to a strong partner network and international exposure is important for our next growth phase and for bringing our ocean intelligence services to new users and applications, Hartvigsen says.

The Ocean Autonomy Cluster (OAC) is Norway’s leading innovation network for maritime autonomy and ocean technology. The cluster brings together companies, research institutions, and public stakeholders developing solutions in autonomous vessels, sensor technology, data collection, and sustainable ocean management. The OAC joins many international companies from USV and MASS markets, including Acua Ocean, Blueye, Fugro, Kongsberg Discovery, Maritime Robotics, MASSworld News, Moen Marin, Marine Technologies (MT), Mythos AI, Navier USN, Norwegian Forum for Autonomous Ships (NFAS), Njord, Nordic USV, Norbit, Novumare, NTNU, Remota, Seasats, Zeabuz and others.

📃📷 Source: Ocean Autonomy Cluster