Kongsberg Discovery And Fugro Strengthen Partnership: New Framework Supplier Agreement

Kongsberg Discovery has signed a new framework supplier agreement with Fugro, reinforcing their long-running technology relationship around hydroacoustic and positioning solutions for modern survey operations and autonomous platforms.
Agreement Overview: Supplier Role and Scope
Announced at London’s Oceanology International expo, the deal designates Kongsberg Discovery as a key supplier of advanced hydroacoustic systems and positioning technologies for Fugro’s global fleet, including its expanding lineup of uncrewed surface vehicles. The announcement does not specify the exact signing date, and the duration or renewal terms were not disclosed. While Kongsberg Discovery is identified as a key supplier for the covered systems, the agreement does not state that it is the only supplier for all onboard survey equipment. Naval Group is not referenced in the announcement, and no direct or indirect impact is indicated.
Fugro’s Global Work: Offshore and Onshore Focus
Fugro, widely regarded as a leading Geo-data specialist, provides insights for clients across multiple sectors and environments worldwide.Energy production and transition support.Major infrastructure program support.Climate resilience support.Offshore and onshore projects.Sustainable survey methods.Remote operations.
Technology Integration: Autonomous Platforms and Data Quality
The arrangement confirms Kongsberg Discovery as Fugro’s preferred technology partner, with a set of hydroacoustic and positioning solutions selected for deployment across a new generation of autonomous survey systems. Working in concert, these assets are intended to deliver high-quality hydrospatial datasets and help enable efficient, safe operations.
| Technology/Product | Function | Deployment Platform |
|---|---|---|
| EM2042 multibeam echosounder | Multibeam hydroacoustic surveying | Autonomous survey systems |
| Seapath motion system | Motion sensing for survey stability | Autonomous survey systems |
| Satellite positioning system | Positioning for survey operations | Autonomous survey systems |















