Expanded Presence in Japan with HSD partnership

Offshore Sensing is proud to announce a new partnership with Hydro Systems Development, Inc. (HSD) as an official reseller of the Sailbuoy in Japan. 

"This collaboration marks an exciting step forward in making robust, energy-efficient unmanned surface vessels (USVs) more accessible to the Japanese maritime industry," says Offshore Sensing CEO, Max A. Hartvigsen

Hydro Systems Development has extensive experience in delivering advanced hydrographic and oceanographic solutions across Japan. With strong expertise in system integration and field support, HSD will represent Sailbuoy across scientific, industrial, and government sectors in Japan.

"The sea around Japan has a long stormy season and short daylight hours. In this respect, Japan and Norway are very similar. As a result, many USVs have been damaged or suffered from power shortages. That is why HSD and Offshore Sensing chose Sailbuoy. With its tough, low-power design, Sailbuoy will provide a new solution for the USV market in Japan," says Shinobu Honma, Hydro Systems Development. 

We are excited to welcome HSD to the Sailbuoy network and look forward to helping more customers in Japan benefit from this proven and resilient USV technology.

About Sailbuoy

Sailbuoy is a long-endurance, wind-powered unmanned surface vehicle (USV) developed by Offshore Sensing in Norway. It is designed for ocean data collection in all weather conditions. With solar panels for onboard systems, a sleek and durable design, and global satellite communication, Sailbuoy enables long-duration missions with minimal maintenance. It is widely used in applications such as oceanography, meteorology, and offshore monitoring.

About Hydro Systems Development

Hydro Systems Development, Inc. (HSD) is a leading Japanese company specializing in hydrographic, oceanographic, and environmental monitoring solutions. Established in 2005, HSD provides equipment, software, integration services, and field operations to support research institutes, government agencies, and industry clients throughout Japan. For more information, visit: www.hydro-sys.com 

The Sailbuoy is presented with technical features and specifications on the HSD website, as shown in example snapshot here: