USV and AUV

Smarter, safer and faster offshore surveys

Acteon deploys Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) to transform how offshore survey and inspection is delivered. We minimise offshore exposure, reduce costs and accelerate project timelines while enhancing data quality. 

Integrated with iSite, our cloud-based platform, they enable smarter decisions through fast, secure and interactive access to survey data.

How it works

AUVs and USVs perform offshore surveys autonomously, reducing the need for large vessels and crews. AUVs collect high-resolution seabed and asset data using advanced sonar and imaging systems, while USVs operate on the surface to support data relay and remote control. Together, they deliver faster, safer, and more efficient offshore operations with minimal human intervention. 

AUVs and USVs could be deployed together on the same project for maximum efficiency. AUV collects seabed and/or asset data at between five to six times the speed of conventional ROV surveys and can inform the requirements for more detailed ROV inspections faster, which leads to significant cost savings.

Applications:  

  • Pipeline and cable inspection
  • Seabed mapping and debris clearance
  • Unexploded Ordnance Surveys (UXO)
  • Environmental and habitat assessments
  • Decommissioning and site clearance
  • Defense and scientific research 

Act on offshore risk and operational efficiency

AUVs and USVs deliver high-resolution data and safe access to hard-to-reach or hazardous marine areas - ideal for detailed or large-scale seafloor mapping.

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Cutting vessel time and cost

Reduce reliance on conventional vessels and achieve significant savings

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Faster, smarter data delivery

High-speed autonomous data delivery through iSite accelerates decision-making

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Lowering operational risk

Remote and autonomous operations keep personnel out of hazardous environments

Latest resources

Explore how Acteon’s AUV and USV technologies are transforming offshore survey and inspection

Blogs

05 Feb 2026

Why seabed intelligence is the foundation of offshore energy success

Advanced geospatial intelligence gives offshore teams a clear view of subsurface conditions, enabling proactive planning, cost control and more predictable project delivery.
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Brochures

13 Jan 2026

Manta 200 Seabed CPT

The UTEC Manta 200 kN Seabed Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) system is a new-generation, continuous drive system that was designed with a clear focus on resilience and efficiency. Its adjustable ballast system and modular design deliver exceptional versatility and operational flexibility.
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Case Studies

10 Dec 2025

Deepwater geotechnical site investigation offshore Mozambique using PROD technology

UTEC, Acteon’s Geo-services business line, delivered a comprehensive deepwater geotechnical investigation offshore Mozambique using the Portable Remotely Operated Drill (PROD5) seabed drilling system, combining sampling and in situ data to characterise challenging seabed conditions.
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Acteon can advise on how AUV and USV solutions can enhance your offshore survey and inspection strategy.

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