Oceanographic & Hydrographic UUV Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By UUV Platform (Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV), Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), and Supervised Underwater Vehicle (SUV)), By Geology (Waves, Currents, Tides, and Sediment), By Function (Bathymetry, Acoustic imagery, Sub-bottom Profiling, Temperature Profiles, Water Clarity, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The global oceanographic and hydrographic Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) market refers to the market for UUVs used for oceanographic and hydrographic applications, including bathymetry mapping, oceanographic research, underwater surveying, and environmental monitoring. These UUVs are typically equipped with sensors and instrumentation to collect data on the ocean environment, such as water temperature, salinity, currents, and depth. The data collected by these UUVs are used for a variety of applications, including oceanographic research to realize the impact of climate change on the ocean environment, underwater surveying and mapping for navigation and resource exploration, and environmental monitoring to assess the health of the ocean and identify areas of concern, such as pollution and habitat degradation.

Key Market Insights:

Advancements in UUV technology have made them more reliable, efficient, and cost-effective, driving the adoption of UUVs for oceanographic and hydrographic applications with increasing concerns about weather change and its effect on the ocean environment. For example, Kongsberg Maritime has developed the HUGIN Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), which has high-resolution imaging and mapping capabilities, making it suitable for a wide range of oceanographic and hydrographic applications.

Also, UUVs are increasingly used for underwater surveying and mapping, including bathymetry mapping for navigation, underwater inspection for offshore oil and gas infrastructure, including pipelines and drilling rigs, and seabed mapping for resource exploration. For example, Teledyne Marine, Saab, and Seaeye offer a range of UUVs, including the Gavia AUV, Sabertooth hybrid AUV/ROV, designed for hydrographic surveys and environmental monitoring.

But, there are also restraining factors that limit the growth of the Global Oceanographic & Hydrographic UUV Market. UUVs are powered by batteries, which can limit their operational time and range and payload capacity, limiting their ability to carry large sensors or equipment. For example, the REMUS 100 AUV from Hydroid has a maximum payload capacity of 8 kg. Also, there is currently a lack of standardization in the UUV industry, making it difficult to integrate different UUVs into a single system or compare data from different UUVs. This can limit the effectiveness of UUVs for oceanographic and hydrographic applications.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Oceanographic & Hydrographic UUV Market:

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the Global Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) UUV Market. The pandemic disrupted in global supply chains, which have affected the production and delivery of UUVs and related components and delayed in the delivery of UUVs and increased costs. Also, the pandemic has led to reduced funding for research and development and led to restrictions on fieldwork and testing, which has affected the development of new UUV technologies and capabilities.

The global oceanographic & hydrographic UUV Market is segmented into four types. By UUV Platform, it is segmented into Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV), Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), and Supervised Underwater Vehicle (SUV). Based on geology, this market is fragmented into waves, currents, tides, and sediment. Based on function, the market is divided into bathymetry, acoustic imagery, sub-bottom profiling, temperature profiles, water clarity, and others. From a geographical view, the market is categorized into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World.

Key Insights:

The report will describe the following key insights:

• The report analyzes a detailed industry overview, including qualitative and quantitative information.


• The report analyzes an overview and forecast of the Global Oceanographic & Hydrographic UUV Market based on various segments.


• The report also analyzes comprehensive PEST analysis for all four regions, i.e. North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World, after evaluating economic, social, political, and technological factors affecting the Global Oceanographic & Hydrographic UUV Market in these regions.

Regional Analysis:

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North America is a significant market share for oceanographic & hydrographic Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) due to several initiatives to support the development and deployment of UUVs for oceanographic and hydrographic applications. For example, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) has a UUV program that focuses on the development of UUV technologies for national security applications. Also, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) uses UUVs for oceanographic research and environmental monitoring. Also, the presence of the key players in the North American market, such as Teledyne Technologies, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Kongsberg Maritime, and Bluefin Robotics, is driving the oceanographic and hydrographic UUV market.

Key Players Covered:

The report includes the profiles of key players such as Atlas Elektronik, Fugro, General Dynamics Corporation, International Submarine Engineering, HII Corporate, Bluefin Robotics, Teledyne Marine, Exail, Ocean Infinity, L3Harris Technologies, Deep Ocean Engineering, Oceaneering International, Saab, and others.

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Key Industry Developments:

• In September 2022, the DGA, for the French Navy awarded a six months contract of USD 533 thousand to Exail for new experimentation of the DriX, a hydrographic Unmanned Vehicle, which extended the capabilities of underwater inspection and mapping.


• In August 2022, Kongsberg Maritime announced a USD 48 million contract for HUGIN AUV. This vehicle runs autonomously over a long time and accumulates environmental data, including multiple survey operations for several applications, cost-effectively.