Kongsberg Maritime to deliver AUV hangar and subsea docking system for new research vessel
Ålesund, Norway, 30 September 2026 – Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to deliver an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Hangar and Launch & Recovery System for a new large research vessel being built by VARD for Inkfish.
The system represents a step forward in AUV operations. It combines a dedicated AUV hangar with subsea docking technology, enabling HUGIN AUVs to be launched, reco