Nauticus Robotics Announces Start of the 2025 Offshore Season
Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) has launched its 2025 offshore season with two significant ROV deployments. The first ROV secured a long-term contract with a marine transportation company for oil and gas drill support operations in the Gulf Coast, supporting an international energy company for a minimum of 120 days.
The second ROV, after completing an offshore wind industry project off the New England Coast, is being relocated to the Gulf Coast. It will be placed on a vessel alongside an Aquanaut vehicle for potential environmental and oil and gas industry operations. This dual-vehicle deployment aims to expand Nauticus' Aquanaut customer base while maintaining existing relationships.
The company develops autonomous robots for ocean industries, focusing on reducing operational costs and improving data collection for subsea infrastructure maintenance. Their business model includes robotic services, vehicle sales, and software licensing across commercial and defense sectors.
Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) ha dato il via alla sua stagione offshore 2025 con due importanti dispiegamenti di ROV. Il primo ROV ha ottenuto un contratto a lungo termine con una compagnia di trasporto marittimo per operazioni di supporto alle trivellazioni petrolifere nel Golfo del Messico, supportando una società energetica internazionale per un minimo di 120 giorni.
Il secondo ROV, dopo aver completato un progetto nel settore dell'energia eolica offshore al largo della costa del New England, viene trasferito nel Golfo del Messico. Sarà imbarcato su una nave insieme a un veicolo Aquanaut per possibili operazioni ambientali e nel settore petrolifero e del gas. Questo dispiegamento con doppio veicolo mira ad ampliare la base clienti di Aquanaut di Nauticus, mantenendo al contempo i rapporti esistenti.
L'azienda sviluppa robot autonomi per le industrie oceaniche, concentrandosi sulla riduzione dei costi operativi e sul miglioramento della raccolta dati per la manutenzione delle infrastrutture sottomarine. Il loro modello di business comprende servizi robotici, vendita di veicoli e licenze software nei settori commerciale e della difesa.
Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) ha iniciado su temporada offshore 2025 con dos importantes despliegues de ROV. El primer ROV aseguró un contrato a largo plazo con una compañía de transporte marítimo para operaciones de apoyo a perforaciones de petróleo y gas en la Costa del Golfo, apoyando a una empresa energética internacional por un mínimo de 120 días.
El segundo ROV, tras completar un proyecto en la industria eólica offshore frente a la costa de Nueva Inglaterra, se está trasladando a la Costa del Golfo. Será colocado en un buque junto a un vehículo Aquanaut para posibles operaciones ambientales y en la industria del petróleo y gas. Este despliegue dual de vehículos busca ampliar la base de clientes de Aquanaut de Nauticus, manteniendo las relaciones existentes.
La compañía desarrolla robots autónomos para las industrias oceánicas, enfocándose en reducir costos operativos y mejorar la recolección de datos para el mantenimiento de infraestructuras submarinas. Su modelo de negocio incluye servicios robóticos, venta de vehículos y licencias de software en los sectores comercial y de defensa.
Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT)는 2025년 해상 시즌을 두 대의 주요 ROV 배치로 시작했습니다. 첫 번째 ROV는 멕시코만에서 국제 에너지 회사를 지원하는 해양 운송 회사와 최소 120일 동안 석유 및 가스 시추 지원 작업을 위한 장기 계약을 체결했습니다.
두 번째 ROV는 뉴잉글랜드 해안에서 해상 풍력 산업 프로젝트를 완료한 후 멕시코만으로 이동 중입니다. 이 ROV는 Aquanaut 차량과 함께 선박에 탑재되어 환경 및 석유·가스 산업 작업에 투입될 예정입니다. 이중 차량 배치는 Nauticus의 Aquanaut 고객 기반을 확장하는 동시에 기존 관계를 유지하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
회사는 해양 산업을 위한 자율 로봇을 개발하며, 운영 비용 절감과 해저 인프라 유지보수를 위한 데이터 수집 개선에 중점을 둡니다. 비즈니스 모델은 로봇 서비스, 차량 판매, 상업 및 방위 분야의 소프트웨어 라이선스를 포함합니다.
Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ : KITT) a lancé sa saison offshore 2025 avec deux déploiements importants de ROV. Le premier ROV a obtenu un contrat à long terme avec une société de transport maritime pour des opérations de soutien aux forages pétroliers et gaziers dans le Golfe du Mexique, soutenant une entreprise énergétique internationale pour une durée minimale de 120 jours.
Le second ROV, après avoir achevé un projet dans l'industrie éolienne offshore au large de la côte de la Nouvelle-Angleterre, est en cours de transfert vers le Golfe du Mexique. Il sera embarqué sur un navire aux côtés d'un véhicule Aquanaut pour d'éventuelles opérations environnementales et dans les secteurs pétrolier et gazier. Ce déploiement à double véhicule vise à élargir la clientèle d'Aquanaut de Nauticus tout en maintenant les relations existantes.
L'entreprise développe des robots autonomes pour les industries océaniques, en se concentrant sur la réduction des coûts opérationnels et l'amélioration de la collecte de données pour la maintenance des infrastructures sous-marines. Leur modèle économique inclut des services robotiques, la vente de véhicules et des licences logicielles dans les secteurs commercial et de la défense.
Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) hat seine Offshore-Saison 2025 mit zwei bedeutenden ROV-Einsätzen gestartet. Das erste ROV sicherte sich einen langfristigen Vertrag mit einem maritimen Transportunternehmen für Bohrunterstützungsarbeiten im Golf von Mexiko und unterstützt ein internationales Energieunternehmen für mindestens 120 Tage.
Das zweite ROV, nach Abschluss eines Offshore-Windenergieprojekts vor der Küste Neuenglands, wird an die Golfküste verlegt. Es wird zusammen mit einem Aquanaut-Fahrzeug auf einem Schiff eingesetzt, um potenzielle Umwelt- und Öl- und Gasindustrieeinsätze zu unterstützen. Dieser Doppel-Fahrzeug-Einsatz zielt darauf ab, die Kundenbasis von Nauticus' Aquanaut zu erweitern und gleichzeitig bestehende Beziehungen zu pflegen.
Das Unternehmen entwickelt autonome Roboter für die Meeresindustrie mit dem Fokus auf Kostensenkung und Verbesserung der Datenerfassung für die Wartung von Unterwasserinfrastrukturen. Ihr Geschäftsmodell umfasst robotergestützte Dienstleistungen, Fahrzeugverkäufe und Softwarelizenzen in den Bereichen Handel und Verteidigung.
- Secured minimum 120-day contract for ROV operations in Gulf Coast
- Strategic deployment of dual-vehicle system (ROV + Aquanaut) on single vessel
- Successfully completed offshore wind industry project ahead of schedule
- Expanding market presence across multiple sectors (oil & gas, environmental, offshore wind)
- Heavy reliance on oil and gas sector contracts
- Second ROV currently between contracts after early project completion
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Nauticus secures confirmed subsea contracts across energy sectors, demonstrating initial commercial traction for its robotic systems.
Nauticus Robotics has announced operational momentum with the deployment of multiple remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for its 2025 offshore season. The company has secured a minimum 120-day contract with a marine transportation company for oil and gas drill support operations in the Gulf Coast, with potential for extension beyond the initial period. This represents confirmed revenue generation for a portion of 2025, though the financial terms remain undisclosed.
The company is demonstrating cross-sector applicability by deploying assets across both traditional energy (oil and gas) and renewable energy (offshore wind) industries. A second ROV recently completed an offshore wind industry project off New England and is being repositioned to the Gulf Coast alongside an Aquanaut vehicle on a Nauticus-chartered vessel.
This combined deployment approach on a single vessel is noteworthy as it creates opportunities to showcase autonomous capabilities to potential customers while maintaining service delivery with established clients. The company specifically mentions ongoing discussions that could lead to additional Gulf Coast operations in environmental and oil and gas sectors.
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Nauticus demonstrates commercial deployment of subsea robotics with combined ROV/Aquanaut vessel operations, targeting operational efficiencies in multiple industries.
Nauticus Robotics has initiated its 2025 operational season with multi-industry deployment of its robotic systems, demonstrating commercial applications across energy sectors. The company is employing a strategic approach by deploying traditional ROVs alongside its more advanced Aquanaut autonomous vehicle on a single vessel in the Gulf Coast region.
This dual-deployment methodology is technically significant as it enables side-by-side operations of conventional and autonomous technologies, potentially accelerating customer acceptance while maintaining service reliability. By combining both vehicle types on one vessel, Nauticus can demonstrate autonomous capabilities to prospective clients while conducting revenue-generating operations with traditional systems.
The company is targeting critical value drivers in subsea operations including enhanced safety, increased vehicle uptime, and operational efficiency. These align with the primary benefits of maritime robotics: reducing human exposure to hazardous environments, extending operational windows in challenging conditions, and lowering overall mission costs.
Nauticus' approach includes not only standalone service offerings but also retrofitting capabilities for existing ROV platforms, allowing for incremental adoption of autonomous features. Their focus extends beyond physical manipulation to incorporate data collection and analytics, essential components for maintaining subsea infrastructure. This comprehensive approach addresses both immediate operational needs and the industry's gradual transition toward increased autonomy in maritime operations.
The first ROV has a long-term contract with a leading marine transportation company to provide oil and gas drill support operations off the Gulf Coast. This work supports an international energy company for a minimum of 120 days. Additional days beyond the firm scope are anticipated.
The second ROV completed mobilization earlier this month in support of the offshore wind industry off the New England Coast. This project completed early and the ROV system is moving to the Gulf Coast for placement on a vessel chartered by Nauticus alongside an Aquanaut vehicle for the remainder of the 2025 season. Ongoing customer discussions are expected to result in Gulf Coast operations for the environmental and oil and gas industries. The combination of both vehicles onboard a single vessel will provide the opportunity to expand Nauticus' Aquanaut customer base while continuing the strong relationships with its early adopters.
Steve Walsh, Vice President of Nauticus Robotics Sales, commented, "The opportunities for increased offshore safety, vehicle uptime, and efficient operations are enormous. The combined solutions between SeaTrepid and Nauticus have created excitement about the transformation to autonomy which is currently underway."
Nauticus Robotics, Inc. develops autonomous robots for the ocean industries. Autonomy requires the extensive use of sensors, artificial intelligence, and effective algorithms for perception and decision allowing the robot to adapt to changing environments. The company's business model includes using robotic systems for service, selling vehicles and components, and licensing of related software to both the commercial and defense business sectors. Nauticus has designed and is currently testing and certifying a new generation of vehicles to reduce operational cost and gather data to maintain and operate a wide variety of subsea infrastructure. Besides a standalone service offering and forward-facing products, Nauticus' approach to ocean robotics has also resulted in the development of a range of technology products for retrofit/upgrading traditional ROV operations and other third-party vehicle platforms. Nauticus' services provide customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions, to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure.
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