Kraken Robotics Announces Synthetic Aperture Sonar Service for the Offshore Energy Market
Kraken Robotics (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) has announced the launch of a synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) service for the global offshore energy market, with dedicated KATFISH towed SAS systems available for rental starting July 2025.
The KATFISH system offers real-time 3 cm x 3 cm resolution with a range of up to 200 meters per side, providing high area coverage rates. The technology delivers superior resolution compared to traditional sidescan sonar, enabling precise differentiation between manmade and natural contacts.
Operating from its Aberdeen, UK office, Kraken's global SAS services will complement its existing sub-seabed imaging services. The company completed over 20 services projects across 13 countries in 2024. The service has been selected by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult for its Launch Academy, providing access to testing and research programs for offshore wind industry applications.
Kraken Robotics (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) ha annunciato il lancio di un servizio di sonar a apertura sintetica (SAS) per il mercato globale dell'energia offshore, con sistemi SAS KATFISH trainati disponibili per il noleggio a partire da luglio 2025.
Il sistema KATFISH offre una risoluzione in tempo reale di 3 cm x 3 cm con una portata fino a 200 metri per lato, garantendo elevate velocità di copertura dell'area. La tecnologia fornisce una risoluzione superiore rispetto al sonar tradizionale a scansione laterale, consentendo una differenziazione precisa tra contatti artificiali e naturali.
Operando dal suo ufficio di Aberdeen, Regno Unito, i servizi SAS globali di Kraken completeranno i suoi servizi esistenti di imaging sotto il fondale marino. L'azienda ha completato oltre 20 progetti di servizio in 13 paesi nel 2024. Il servizio è stato selezionato da Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult per la sua Launch Academy, fornendo accesso a programmi di test e ricerca per applicazioni nel settore dell'energia eolica offshore.
Kraken Robotics (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) ha anunciado el lanzamiento de un servicio de sonar de apertura sintética (SAS) para el mercado global de energía offshore, con sistemas SAS KATFISH remolcados disponibles para alquiler a partir de julio de 2025.
El sistema KATFISH ofrece una resolución en tiempo real de 3 cm x 3 cm con un alcance de hasta 200 metros por lado, proporcionando altas tasas de cobertura de área. La tecnología ofrece una resolución superior en comparación con el sonar de escaneo lateral tradicional, permitiendo una diferenciación precisa entre contactos artificiales y naturales.
Operando desde su oficina en Aberdeen, Reino Unido, los servicios SAS globales de Kraken complementarán sus servicios existentes de imagen bajo el lecho marino. La empresa completó más de 20 proyectos de servicio en 13 países en 2024. El servicio ha sido seleccionado por Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult para su Launch Academy, brindando acceso a programas de prueba e investigación para aplicaciones en la industria eólica offshore.
크라켄 로보틱스 (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF)는 글로벌 해양 에너지 시장을 위한 합성 개구 소나(SAS) 서비스를 출시한다고 발표했으며, 2025년 7월부터 대여 가능한 KATFISH 견인 SAS 시스템을 제공합니다.
KATFISH 시스템은 3cm x 3cm의 실시간 해상도를 제공하며, 양측 최대 200미터의 범위를 가지고 있어 높은 면적 커버리지를 제공합니다. 이 기술은 전통적인 측면 스캔 소나에 비해 우수한 해상도를 제공하여 인공 및 자연 접촉을 정확하게 구분할 수 있게 합니다.
영국 애버딘에 있는 사무소에서 운영되는 크라켄의 글로벌 SAS 서비스는 기존의 해저 이미지 서비스와 보완적으로 작용할 것입니다. 이 회사는 2024년 13개국에서 20개 이상의 서비스 프로젝트를 완료했습니다. 이 서비스는 Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult의 Launch Academy에 의해 선택되어 해양 풍력 산업 응용 프로그램을 위한 테스트 및 연구 프로그램에 접근할 수 있도록 합니다.
Kraken Robotics (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) a annoncé le lancement d'un service de sonar à ouverture synthétique (SAS) pour le marché mondial de l'énergie offshore, avec des systèmes SAS KATFISH remorqués disponibles à la location à partir de juillet 2025.
Le système KATFISH offre une résolution en temps réel de 3 cm x 3 cm avec une portée allant jusqu'à 200 mètres de chaque côté, offrant des taux de couverture de zone élevés. La technologie fournit une résolution supérieure par rapport aux sonars à balayage latéral traditionnels, permettant une différenciation précise entre les contacts artificiels et naturels.
Opérant depuis son bureau à Aberdeen, au Royaume-Uni, les services SAS mondiaux de Kraken compléteront ses services d'imagerie sous le fond marin existants. L'entreprise a réalisé plus de 20 projets de services dans 13 pays en 2024. Le service a été sélectionné par Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult pour sa Launch Academy, offrant un accès à des programmes de test et de recherche pour des applications dans l'industrie éolienne offshore.
Kraken Robotics (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) hat den Start eines synthetischen Apertursonar (SAS) Dienstes für den globalen Offshore-Energiemarkt angekündigt, mit dedizierten KATFISH-towbaren SAS-Systemen, die ab Juli 2025 zur Miete verfügbar sind.
Das KATFISH-System bietet eine Echtzeitauflösung von 3 cm x 3 cm mit einem Bereich von bis zu 200 Metern pro Seite und ermöglicht hohe Flächenabdeckungsraten. Die Technologie liefert eine überlegene Auflösung im Vergleich zu herkömmlichem Seiten-Scan-Sonar und ermöglicht eine präzise Unterscheidung zwischen menschengemachten und natürlichen Kontakten.
Von seinem Büro in Aberdeen, Großbritannien, aus wird Kraken's globaler SAS-Service seine bestehenden Dienstleistungen zur Bildgebung unter dem Meeresboden ergänzen. Das Unternehmen hat im Jahr 2024 über 20 Dienstleistungsprojekte in 13 Ländern abgeschlossen. Der Dienst wurde von Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult für seine Launch Academy ausgewählt und bietet Zugang zu Test- und Forschungsprogrammen für Anwendungen in der Offshore-Windindustrie.
- Launch of new revenue stream through SAS rental service
- Superior technology specifications compared to traditional solutions
- Strategic presence in growing offshore wind industry
- Established track record with 20+ completed projects in 2024
- Service launch delayed until July 2025
- Requires significant capital investment in dedicated KATFISH systems
ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kraken Robotics Inc. (“Kraken” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) announced that it is launching a synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) service for the global offshore energy market. Kraken’s commercial services team will have dedicated KATFISH towed SAS systems available for rental starting July 2025.
“While the KATFISH has been used successfully as a service in the defense market for many years, we are pleased to have multiple assets we can introduce to the commercial market,” said Lynne Adu, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Kraken. “SAS offers a significant increase in resolution and range compared to sidescan sonar, and there is already a lot of interest for applications like pre- and post- offshore construction survey and underwater infrastructure inspection.”
Kraken’s KATFISH towed SAS debuted as a product 7 years ago. Since then, it has been utilized around the world for applications ranging from mine countermeasure operations to critical underwater infrastructure inspection and harbour survey.
The system offers real-time 3 cm x 3 cm resolution with a range of up to 200 meters per side, providing some of the industry’s highest area coverage rates available. The high resolution of Kraken SAS helps to derisk projects, with the ability to differentiate between manmade and natural contacts and identify small contacts that may be on or near infrastructure.
“Over the next 20 years, we are expected to see a five times increase in demand for commercial survey services in the offshore wind industry,” said Chris Almond, Vice President of Business Development for Kraken’s services. “At the same time, we are being challenged to decrease our carbon footprint. The KATFISH system can survey larger areas faster than current solutions, decreasing the amount of vessel time needed and therefore reducing carbon production with the added benefit of decreased survey costs.”
Kraken’s SAS service was recently selected by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the UK’s leading technology innovation and research center for offshore renewable energy, to be part of its Launch Academy. Through Launch Academy, Kraken will be given access to world-class testing and research programs as well as the opportunity to work with industry, academia, and government to position SAS survey services for the offshore wind industry.
With the recent acquisition of 3D at Depth, Kraken Robotics now operates a global offshore services business out of the UK and the U.S. Kraken global SAS services will operate out of its Aberdeen, UK office, where it also provides sub-seabed imaging services using its Sub-Bottom Imager™ and Acoustic Corer™ technologies. With more than 30 employees based in the UK, Kraken completed more than 20 services projects in 2024, delivering high-quality sub-bottom imaging data to clients across 13 countries.
Figure 1: Kraken will provide synthetic aperture sonar surveys for
the offshore energy market with its KATFISH towed system.
ABOUT KRAKEN ROBOTICS INC.
Kraken Robotics Inc. (TSX.V: PNG) (OTCQB: KRKNF) is transforming subsea intelligence through 3D imaging sensors, power solutions, and robotic systems. Our products and services enable clients to overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
Kraken’s synthetic aperture sonar, sub-bottom imaging, and LiDAR systems offer best-in-class resolution, providing critical insights into ocean safety, infrastructure, and geology. Our revolutionary pressure tolerant batteries deliver high energy density power for UUVs and subsea energy storage.
Kraken Robotics is headquartered in Canada with offices in North America, South America, and Europe, supporting clients in more than 30 countries worldwide.
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