Fincantieri, through its subsidiary IDS – Ingegneria dei Sistemi, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Next Geosolutions (NextGeo) to jointly develop unmanned…
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Fincantieri, through its subsidiary IDS – Ingegneria dei Sistemi, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Next Geosolutions (NextGeo) to jointly develop unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and related technologies for the oil and gas and renewable energy industries.
The partnership aims to advance next-generation autonomous surface platforms optimized for open-sea operations, environmental monitoring, inspection, and offshore infrastructure integrity management.
The collaboration will focus on evolving IDS’s Surface Advanced Naval Drone (SAND) project and creating a new USV model designed to meet the operational needs of major offshore operators.
Both companies will integrate new technologies, automation systems, and efficient energy solutions to enhance performance, autonomy, and safety.
The new vessels are expected to be used directly by NextGeo before being introduced to the international market.
Working groups will define technical solutions to improve the flexibility and sustainability of offshore operations by combining IDS’s engineering expertise with Next Geosolutions’ field experience in marine surveys and services.
Fincantieri said the partnership strengthens its position in the growing marine survey and subsea technology market, which is closely tied to offshore energy and telecommunications infrastructure development.
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