Company
ABOUT US
Since 2014, Offshore has been the pioneer of marine robotics. Developing the worlds first long-endurance Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) for the oceans.
Offshore Sensing is a marine robotics company and the home of the Sailbuoy.The Sailbuoy is a long endurance unmanned surface vehicle for the oceans.
Field proven to stay for months at sea, it navigates the oceans autonomously – transmitting back data at regular intervals. The Sailbuoy can be used for a wide variety of ocean applications. From measuring ocean and atmospheric parameters to tracking oil spills or acting as a communication relay station for subsea instrumentation.
HERITAGE
Offshore Sensing AS, was established in 2014 as a spin-off from the Christian Michelsen Research now NORCE. The technology was developed at NORCE in 2005.
In 2018 the Sailbuoy was the first ever unmanned surface vehicle to complete an Atlantic crossing. After 80 days at sea she has finally arrived at the finish line. Deployed in Newfoundland, she has travelled to Ireland sailing a total of 5100 km to cover the 3000 km stretch. Without the need for outside assistance or running out of power.
VALUES PHILOSOPHY
Zero Emissions. The Sailbuoy uses wind power for propulsion. Power for the electronics and actuators is provided by solar panels.
Durable great products. An unmanned surface vehicle has to withstand this environment for long periods of time. The Sailbuoy navigates satisfactorily in harsh environmental conditions and high sea state with impeccable performance.
User friendly (simple) though complex. Operation is autonomous and deployment and recovery is made to be easy.
