--- title: Expanded Presence in Japan with HSD partnership description: Offshore Sensing is proud to announce a new partnership with Hydro Systems Development, Inc. 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(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](https://www.hydro-sys.com)  The Sailbuoy is presented with technical features and specifications on the HSD website, as shown in example snapshot here:  [![Screenshot 2025-07-07 at 10.45.33](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/Blog%20images/Screenshot%202025-07-07%20at%2010.45.33.png?width=642&height=372&name=Screenshot%202025-07-07%20at%2010.45.33.png)](https://www.hydro-sys.com/detail.php?pid=185&lid=19)     [Contact us to learn more](https://sailbuoy.no/contact)   ### Related Articles ##### [![DeepTech Alliance Utility 2025 Program](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/deeptech.webp?width=520&height=294&name=deeptech.webp) News • December 12, 2025 DeepTech Alliance Utility 2025 Program](https://sailbuoy.no/news/deeptech-alliance-utility-2025-program) ##### [![Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV)](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Images%20and%20banners/SB1.png?width=520&height=294&name=SB1.png) News • November 6, 2025 Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV)](https://sailbuoy.no/news/uncrewed-surface-vessels-usv) ##### [![The Power of Autonomous Ocean Observation](https://sailbuoy.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Skjermbilde-2025-03-25-kl.-13.47.48-768x550.webp?width=520&height=294&name=Skjermbilde-2025-03-25-kl.-13.47.48-768x550.webp) News • September 17, 2025 The Power of Autonomous Ocean Observation](https://sailbuoy.no/news/the-power-of-autonomous-ocean-observation) [![Offshore Sensing_original_logo_fixed](https://sailbuoy.no/hubfs/Logo%20and%20Icons/Offshore%20Sensing_original_logo_fixed.svg)](https://sailbuoy.no) - [Book meeting](https://sailbuoy.no/contact) - [Build your Sailbuoy](https://sailbuoy.no/unmanned-surface-vessels) - [Explained by Offshore Sensing](https://sailbuoy.no/explained-by-offshore-sensing) - [Resources](https://sailbuoy.no/resources) Offshore Sensing AS Sandslimarken 31 5254 Sandsli, Norway   [Crowdworks Company Profile](https://app.crowdworks.it/companies/offshore-sensing/update) ©2026 Offshore Sensing AS. 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