HUGIN Endurance

HUGIN Endurance collects consistent, high-resolution data without the need for in-mission supervision using KONGSBERG’s advanced underwater navigation system Sunstone. This advanced level of autonomy and accuracy reduces the carbon footprint of survey operations by eliminating the need for a dedicated support vessel. Consequently, it mitigates health and safety concerns by relocating personnel onshore and allows the largest potential weather window for any operation.

With continuous evolution from 1991, and commercial surveys starting in 1997, HUGIN has seen consistent advancements. KONGSBERG and our partners at the Norwegian Defense Research Establishment (FFI) have significantly contributed to underwater robotic technology. The new HUGIN Endurance capitalizes on 30 years of expertise to offer the most capable commercial solution within the large-diameter AUV segment.

HUGIN Endurance is a truly autonomous system designed to operate for extended periods without human intervention. With state-of-the-art technology such as the latest generation pressure-tolerant Li-Ion batteries, sensor redundancy, in-mission processing, and Sunstone inertial navigation system with HISAS micronavigation, HUGIN Endurance exceeds commercial offerings for high-quality data collection. Equipped to handle unpredictable events, switch to redundant operation modes, and communicate securely with remote operating centers, HUGIN Endurance represents a leap in shore-to-shore operations for commercial surveying.