Survey – New
New AUV - Micro and Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
New micro and small AUV systems from Seaber; authorised distributor through Dockstr.
Wreck target imagery
Side-Scan Sonar
Single-operator launch
At-Sea Hand Deployment
Compact survey AUV
YUCO-SCAN on Quayside
New micro and small AUV systems from Seaber; autonomous underwater vehicles for hydrographic, marine science and coastal monitoring missions. Northern Europe distributor through Dockstr.
At a glance
AUV - what the desk handles
Micro and small AUV
Compact autonomous platforms; single-operator deployable, no host vessel required.
Hydrographic and science
Built for coastal hydrography, marine science, environmental monitoring and shallow-water survey.
Configurable sensor payload
Multibeam, side-scan, sub-bottom, CTD and imaging payloads; specified per mission.
Fleet operation
Multiple identical units can be operated as a fleet for area coverage missions.
Buy-side and sell-side
Two sides of the same desk
Buying
Specify mission profile, endurance, sensor payload and deployment platform. We confirm with Seaber and return a configured proposal with training and spares.
Selling
Two routes in. AUV manufacturers evaluating distribution in our regions are welcome to engage the desk. Operators and research institutions divesting vehicles or launch and recovery equipment can list them for resale to qualified buyers.
In detail
How this segment is distributed
Where micro AUVs win
Micro and small AUVs sit below the work-class AUV fleet; smaller, lighter, faster to mobilise, lower running cost. They are the right answer for shallow-water hydrography, coastal monitoring, marine science programmes and any survey scope where running a full AUV spread with a host vessel is over-engineered.
They are not a replacement for deep-water survey AUVs on offshore pipeline or geohazard programmes. We are clear about that boundary in the proposal.
Single-operator launch; no crane, no host vessel spread.
Seaber's platform approach
Seaber builds compact AUV systems that are deliberately operator-friendly; short training cycle, simple mission planning, sensor payloads that swap without sending the vehicle back to the OEM. That makes them a good fit for hydrographic offices, port authorities, marine science teams and inspection contractors building autonomous capability without a dedicated AUV crew.
Deployment from a RIB; mobilisation measured in minutes.
Configuration and fleet adoption
Endurance, depth rating, sensor payload, mission planning software and post-processing workflow are configured at order time. Multi-unit orders for fleet operation are priced together; driving down per-unit cost and standardising spares
The range laid out; identical hulls, mission-specific payload sections.
FAQ
Common questions
What is a 'micro AUV'?
An autonomous underwater vehicle small and light enough for single-operator deployment from a workboat or quayside; typically under 50kg in air, with endurance measured in hours rather than days.
What depth ratings does Seaber offer?
Standard production systems cover 100m, and 300m. If you have a specific requirement contact the desk.
Can I operate multiple AUVs as a fleet?
Yes; multi-unit fleet operation is supported. The right mission planning workflow and surface tracking infrastructure (acoustic, RF) needs to be scoped alongside the vehicle order.
Do AUVs replace ROVs for inspection work?
Not directly; AUVs are autonomous and pre-programmed; ROVs are pilot-controlled and can hold position, intervene and react in real time. They cover different scopes. We can quote both where the mission sits on the boundary.