--- title: Sailbuoy description: Sailbuoy is a long endurance unmanned surface vehicle for the oceans. 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Powered by wind and solar, it completed over **25,000 kilometres** of missions in 2024 alone—avoiding up to **4,050 tonnes of CO₂ emissions** compared to conventional vessels. Available in flexible configurations, Sailbuoy supports applications from climate research to offshore monitoring. Use the configurator to customise a model to your needs. [Explore the USVs](https://sailbuoy.no/unmanned-surface-vessels?hsLang=en) ### 20 Navigable wind speed range (m/s) ### 12 Maximum mission duration (in months) ### 3 The Sailbuoy's average speed in knots ## The Sailbuoy technology The Sailbuoy uses wind power for propulsion. Power for the electronics and actuators is provided by solar panels. Data communication and control is established in real-time using the Iridium satellite system through a user-friendly web interface. The technology is commercially available through Offshore Sensing AS.    [Learn more](https://sailbuoy.no/the-sailbuoy-technology?hsLang=en) ![Sailbouy model eDNA](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Illustrations/Sailbouy%20model%20eDNA.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Sailbouy%20model%20eDNA.png) ## Worldwide Sailbuoy missions From Transatlantic crossings, Faroes Island and Svalbard research to monitoring and collecting data at Cape San Blas, marine ecology research in Sweden, and more. Take a look at the Sailbuoy missions [here](https://sailbuoy.no/missions/?hsLang=en).  ![transantlantic](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Images/transantlantic.png?width=400&height=300&name=transantlantic.png) ### Transatlantic crossing The first Atlantic crossing by an unmanned surface vehicle. The SB Met has made it across as the first ever unmanned surface vehicle to complete an Atlantic crossing. [Read more](https://sailbuoy.no/transatlantic-crossing-2018/?hsLang=en) ![Faroes (1)](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Images/Faroes%20(1).png?width=400&height=300&name=Faroes%20(1).png) ### Faroes Mission The Nansen Center conducted this research mission. The Sailbuoy was to keep a specified distance from the ice edge (around 40 km). As the ice edge moved, the Sailbuoy's waypoint was updated to follow the ice.  [Read more.](https://sailbuoy.no/faroes-mission/?hsLang=en) ![Offshore sensing Missions card (400 x 300 px)](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Images/Offshore%20sensing%20Missions%20card%20%20(400%20x%20300%20px).png?width=400&height=300&name=Offshore%20sensing%20Missions%20card%20%20(400%20x%20300%20px).png) ### North sea mission Offshore Sensing conducted this mission in the summer of 2016. The mission objective of the SailBuoy was to investigate the Sailbuoy's performance as a wave buoy in summer conditions.  [Read more.](https://sailbuoy.no/north-sea-2016-mission/?hsLang=en)   [All missions](https://sailbuoy.no/missions?hsLang=en) ## News [DeepTech Alliance Utility 2025 Program](https://sailbuoy.no/news/deeptech-alliance-utility-2025-program?hsLang=en) Offshore Sensing joins DeepTech Alliance Utility 2025, linking Sailbuoy with European utilities that need persistent, low-emission autonomous ocean monitoring. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/deeptech-alliance-utility-2025-program?hsLang=en) [Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV)](https://sailbuoy.no/news/uncrewed-surface-vessels-usv?hsLang=en) A clear primer on USVs: how they work, key sensors, and safe operations. See how Sailbuoy delivers long-endurance ocean data with Iridium/AIS control. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/uncrewed-surface-vessels-usv?hsLang=en) [The Power of Autonomous Ocean Observation](https://sailbuoy.no/news/the-power-of-autonomous-ocean-observation?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/the-power-of-autonomous-ocean-observation?hsLang=en) [Norwegian Researchers Join Global Effort to Launch Autonomous Ocean Robots](https://sailbuoy.no/news/norwegian-researchers-join-global-effort-to-launch-autonomous-ocean-robots?hsLang=en) Offshore Sensing is proud to announce a new partnership with Hydro Systems Development, Inc. (HSD) as an official reseller of the Sailbuoy in Japan.  [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/norwegian-researchers-join-global-effort-to-launch-autonomous-ocean-robots?hsLang=en) [Expanded Presence in Japan with HSD partnership](https://sailbuoy.no/news/partnership-with-hydro-systems-development-to-expand-presence-in-japan?hsLang=en) Offshore Sensing is proud to announce a new partnership with Hydro Systems Development, Inc. (HSD) as an official reseller of the Sailbuoy in Japan.  [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/partnership-with-hydro-systems-development-to-expand-presence-in-japan?hsLang=en) [Advancing the Future of Ocean Observation - The GEORGE project](https://sailbuoy.no/news/advancing-the-future-of-ocean-observation-the-george-project?hsLang=en) Offshore Sensing contributes its experience in autonomous surface platforms, the Sailbuoy. Ocean observations and monitoring - the GEORGE project. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/advancing-the-future-of-ocean-observation-the-george-project?hsLang=en) [USV Technology Explained: Power, Sensors, and Navigation Systems](https://sailbuoy.no/news/usv-technology-explained-power-sensors-navigation?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/usv-technology-explained-power-sensors-navigation?hsLang=en) [Join our webinar with Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences](https://sailbuoy.no/news/bird-ai-and-sailbuoy-green-game-changers-for-the-marine-ecosystem?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/bird-ai-and-sailbuoy-green-game-changers-for-the-marine-ecosystem?hsLang=en) [Sailbuoy's Global Impact: A Year of Ocean Science Without Emission](https://sailbuoy.no/news/sailbuoys-global-impact-a-year-of-ocean-science-without-emission?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/sailbuoys-global-impact-a-year-of-ocean-science-without-emission?hsLang=en) [Autonomous operation with the Sailbuoy USV](https://sailbuoy.no/news/autonomous-operation-with-the-sailbuoy-usv?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/autonomous-operation-with-the-sailbuoy-usv?hsLang=en) [Bird AI - a Game Changer in Marine Ecosystems](https://sailbuoy.no/news/bird-ai?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/bird-ai?hsLang=en) [Offshore Sensing partners with Glider School 2025](https://sailbuoy.no/news/glider-school-2025?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/glider-school-2025?hsLang=en) [Why Does Ocean Data Matter?](https://sailbuoy.no/news/why-does-ocean-data-matter?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/why-does-ocean-data-matter?hsLang=en) [University of Exeter & Offshore Sensing Collaborating for Better Ocean Observations](https://sailbuoy.no/news/ocean-observations?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/ocean-observations?hsLang=en) [The Sailbuoy Survey at Hywind Tampen](https://sailbuoy.no/news/sailbuoy-survey-at-hywind-tampen?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/sailbuoy-survey-at-hywind-tampen?hsLang=en) [Collaboration with Develogic for a 3rd Sailbuoy to the German Navy](https://sailbuoy.no/news/sailbuoy-to-develogic-and-bundeswehr?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/sailbuoy-to-develogic-and-bundeswehr?hsLang=en) [Petrobras as a New Customer](https://sailbuoy.no/news/petrobras?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/petrobras?hsLang=en) [What are Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV)?](https://sailbuoy.no/news/how-uncrewed-surface-vessels-usvs-work/?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/how-uncrewed-surface-vessels-usvs-work/?hsLang=en) [Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation: Offshore Sensing's Journey](https://sailbuoy.no/news/10-years-of-usv-innovation-offshore-sensing-and-the-sailbuoy-journey?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/10-years-of-usv-innovation-offshore-sensing-and-the-sailbuoy-journey?hsLang=en) [Navigation performance of the SailBuoy](https://sailbuoy.no/news/navigation-performance?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. [Read More](https://sailbuoy.no/news/navigation-performance?hsLang=en) [Offshore Sensing Appoints New CEO to Drive Global Growth](https://sailbuoy.no/news/offshore-sensing-appoints-new-ceo?hsLang=en) Stay updated with the latest news from Sailbuoy – autonomous ocean drones for environmental monitoring, research, and industry. Explore projects, technology, and offshore innovation. 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