Kongsberg Ferrotech's Nautilus robotic system can perform rapid underwater inspections and repairs in just a few days, significantly reducing costs, response times, and carbon emissions by up to 70%.

The Norwegian startup has recently raised €12 million in seed funding, led by the NATO Innovation Fund and Norway's Investinor, to advance its robotic solutions for underwater infrastructure.

This funding validates the company's vision to transform offshore maintenance, aiming to boost energy resilience and safety.

Traditional methods for inspecting and repairing underwater infrastructure are costly and slow, often taking weeks or months, with considerable environmental and economic impacts.

Kongsberg Ferrotech collaborates with major energy companies like PTTEP, ADNOC, Aramco, Total Energies, and Petrobras to customize its technology for diverse needs.

The robotic system supports a variety of assets, including pipelines, risers, wind turbine monopiles, and vessels, with repairs that utilize non-metallic or 3D-printed permanent solutions.

Since 2021, the company has partnered with industry leaders such as Equinor, Gassco, Shell, and SINTEF to develop advanced 3D printing techniques for in situ underwater repairs.

Designed for challenging underwater environments, the system can conduct simultaneous inspection and repair during a single dive, reducing operational complexity.

Kongsberg Ferrotech’s Nautilus system creates a water-evacuated environment to facilitate efficient underwater repairs.

The technology is capable of repairing various assets like pipelines, risers, and wind turbine monopiles, often using innovative solutions like non-metallic or 3D-printed components.

The company's robotic system is tailored for rapid deployment in challenging underwater conditions, supporting the maintenance of critical infrastructure.

CEO Christopher Carlsen emphasizes that the new funding confirms their goal to revolutionize offshore infrastructure maintenance, enhancing safety and energy security.