Technology and Engineering for Deep-Sea Exploration
Key Questions
What technology partnership did Deep Sea Minerals announce?
Deep Sea Minerals signed a non-binding MOU with Impossible Metals to evaluate the selective robotic Eureka III nodule collection tech as an alternative to bulk vacuum methods.
What new underwater vehicles and systems have been launched?
Klein Marine Systems launched the MANTIS UUV while MOBY Robotics develops an autonomous collector with Pentagon interest and an MoU with ABS for certification. SwRI expanded pressure vessel testing.
What operational progress is shown in recent expeditions?
AOMC's Expedition 7 in the Cook Islands uses its own vessel for baseline studies. USGS released Samoa Basin box coring data and Impossible Metals' Eureka III sea test is delayed to 2027-2028.
Deep Sea Minerals signed a non-binding MOU with Impossible Metals to evaluate their selective robotic nodule collection tech (Eureka III), a counterpoint to TMC's bulk vacuum approach. Impossible Metals' Eureka III sea test delayed to 2027-2028; company opened a Pittsburgh hub for autonomous underwater robots, signaling U.S. tech progress and dual-use naval interest. MOBY Robotics, with Pentagon interest, develops autonomous collector; signed MoU with ABS for certification. Klein Marine Systems launched MANTIS UUV; SwRI expanded pressure vessel testing; OceanSight expanded dealer network for seafloor survey tech. USGS released Samoa Basin box coring data. AOMC's Expedition 7 in Cook Islands using their own vessel for baseline studies showcases operational tech progress.