Operators of critical underwater infrastructure face rising pressure to ensure resilience, detect anomalies early and reduce vessel operations, according to Develogic. The company’s Modular Seafloor Lander platforms and other systems form the foundation of reliable, long‑duration underwater monitoring.
Which main development are you highlighting at Oi26, and which customer problem does it solve?
We are showcasing the latest generation of our Modular Seafloor Lander platforms, designed for long‑term autonomous missions, cabled real‑time monitoring and the creation of persistent underwater surveillance networks. With a compact footprint, low power demand and advanced communication capabilities, these landers link sensors, vehicles and additional nodes into a resilient subsea monitoring grid. This directly addresses a key challenge: ensuring continuous, reliable monitoring of critical underwater infrastructure while reducing vessel operations and improving situational awareness in demanding environments.
Which applications are currently driving the most demand for your products or services, and how has that changed compared to last year?
The strongest growth is in applications focused on protecting and continuously monitoring critical underwater infrastructure. Operators of subsea cables, pipelines, offshore energy assets and strategic installations face rising pressure to ensure resilience, detect anomalies early and reduce vessel operations. Our long‑duration autonomous landers, cabled real‑time options and networked communication capabilities directly address this need. Demand has clearly shifted from purely scientific long‑term observations towards persistent surveillance solutions that connect stationary sensors, mobile platforms and multiple lander nodes.
What is behind that shift in applications?
Several factors are driving this shift. With expanding offshore wind, new interconnectors, subsea power and data cables and increasing offshore activity, operators of critical underwater infrastructure face higher risks and have stronger expectations in terms of resilience and early‑warning capabilities. Geopolitical tensions further increase demand for autonomous, persistent surveillance. Meanwhile, vessel time is becoming more expensive and limited, pushing customers toward long‑duration autonomous systems. Advances in underwater communication now make distributed monitoring networks more feasible, with the strongest momentum coming from applications requiring security, reliability and continuous awareness.
How do you see the hydrographic sector evolving over the next two to three years, and where do you expect the biggest capability gaps to be?
Automation, AI‑driven data processing and hybrid work‑from‑shore models are already reshaping operations, while offshore renewables, port expansions and the demand for near‑real‑time data are driving strong market growth. The industry is moving towards greater autonomy, denser data collection and more connected systems. Traditional survey campaigns are increasingly complemented by continuous, autonomous monitoring, yet data volumes are rising faster than processing and integration capabilities. Reducing vessel use and operational costs is becoming essential. The trend clearly points towards permanent, autonomous and networked monitoring ecosystems.
What can Oi26 visitors expect to find at your booth, and why should they stop by?
We will be showcasing our Lander systems, SubMAReS acoustic recorders and a selection of additional products that form the foundation of reliable, long‑duration underwater monitoring solutions. We specialize in lander technology, underwater communication and the development of tailored, turnkey sensor platforms designed to meet specific customer needs. Being part of the Gabler Group allows us to deliver solutions that advance and inspire the underwater world across many different applications. Our booth is the right place for anyone in research, offshore wind, oil & gas or defence.