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Maritime technology and environmental risks emerge in deep-sea operations
Developments in maritime technology and environmental safety are highlighting new capabilities and risks in deep-sea operations. In Norway, the sunken German submarine U-864 remains a significant environmental concern. Located 150 meters deep off the island of Fedje, the vessel contains between 65 and 67 tons of mercury stored in 1,867 containers. Authorities face a dilemma: extracting the toxic material risks widespread contamination, while leaving it sealed requires centuries of monitoring.
In Spain, the Navy has launched the Poseidón, a new Maritime Action Vessel for Underwater Intervention (BAM-IS). Designed to support S-80 submarines, the ship is equipped to operate at extreme depths using the Hugin 6000 autonomous underwater vehicle from Kongsberg. This technology allows for independent underwater operations, such as submarine rescue and seabed mapping, without the constraints of physical cables.
Meanwhile, the United States Navy has tested the Seabed Sentry, a wireless underwater detection system developed by Anduril. During the Lanternfish exercise—a collaborative effort within the AUKUS alliance—the device demonstrated its ability to autonomously detect underwater drones and monitor subsea infrastructure like cables and pipelines.
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Anduril · Kongsberg · Norway · Spanish Navy · U-864
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The British submarine HMS Venturer sank the U-864 on February 9, 1945. labandadiario.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Poseidón will utilize the Hugin 6000 autonomous underwater vehicle from Kongsberg. theobjective.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Spanish Navy launched the Poseidón, a Maritime Action Vessel for Underwater Intervention (BAM-IS). theobjective.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The U-864 contains between 65 and 67 tons of mercury in 1,867 containers. labandadiario.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The German submarine U-864 rests 150 meters deep off the Norwegian island of Fedje. labandadiario.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Anduril manufactured the Seabed Sentry, a wireless underwater detection system tested by the US Navy. okdiario.com