Offshore Sensing joins Ocean Autonomy Cluster
Offshore Sensing – the Norwegian company widely recognized for its autonomous surface vessel, the Sailbuoy, designed for persistent offshore operations – has joined the Ocean Autonomy Cluster. This marks a new step in advancing collaboration on autonomous ocean systems. Through the partnership, the company aims to accelerate joint testing and integration initiatives while further scaling its ocean data platform for international markets.
Offshore Sensing develops and operates wind- and solar-powered uncrewed surface vessels built for long-duration data collection at sea. Its Sailbuoy platform enables continuous ocean monitoring with real-time data delivery, supporting informed decision-making in dynamic marine environments. The company provides long-endurance data acquisition and monitoring services to offshore wind, oil and gas, defence, fisheries and research sectors worldwide.
Interoperability and operational robustness
As a member of the Ocean Autonomy Cluster, the company will collaborate with industry partners, research institutions and public authorities to advance the development and validation of autonomous ocean solutions. Planned activities range from joint test campaigns and system integration projects to standardization initiatives designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen operational robustness across platforms and missions.
“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,” commented Max Hartvigsen, CEO of Offshore Sensing.
The company brings a solid operational track record from long-endurance deployments in demanding offshore environments, alongside expertise in multi-sensor integration and the management of continuous ocean data streams. Sailbuoy has been extensively operated in harsh offshore conditions, demonstrating consistent performance over extended missions. This experience positions the company as a practical partner for joint demonstrations, validation projects and field-based integration initiatives within the cluster.
“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 added.
