A new robot boat which can be used to quickly survey uncharted waters and gather data has begun trials with the Royal Navy.

The Romuald Muklevich hydrographic vessel has gone to the Barents Sea to take part in the final stage of the expedition of the Northern Fleet and the Russian Geographical Society.

Paramount Maritime, a Paramount Group company, has successfully launched the first of three next-generation Survey Motor Boats (SMBs) to the South African Navy in continued support of its programmes, to enhance the capabilities and infrastructure of the South African Navy Hydrographic Office (SANHO).

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has secured a contract for the provision of classification services for four large survey vessels for the Indian Navy.