The new AUV (underwater drone) for the Netherlands marine research community successfully passed her Factory and Harbour Acceptance Trials at Teledyne Marine in Reykjavik early November 2025.

This 2000-meter depth rated Autonomous Underwater Vehicle of the Osprey model is being built by the Icelandic company Teledyne Gavia and will become available by mid-2026 for use on the RV Anna Weber-van Bosse. Unlike the gliders, the AUV has its own propulsion and can be programmed to scan the sea floor and water column. The autonomously operating device will make be capable of high-resolution visualization of the sea floor.

To facilitate highly detailed research in ocean waters over longer periods, NIOZ is acquiring autonomous and remote-controlled equipment for the Dutch marine research community. This advanced research equipment is funded via NWO-GWI funding for large-scale scientific infrastructure. 

NIOZ and Teledyne Gavia Team