Nauticus Robotics, Inc. Announces Substantially Stronger Q3 Offshore Activity with Both ROV Systems Deployed
Nauticus says the concurrent Comanche deployments boost ROV utilization and mark an operating milestone, without providing revenue or earnings guidance.
Rhea-AI Summary
Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) reported that both of its Comanche remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems are simultaneously deployed on commercial offshore projects during the third quarter of 2026, indicating substantially stronger offshore activity. One Comanche unit is supporting offshore wind development in the U.S. Northeast, while the other is performing platform inspection work in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
According to Nauticus, these concurrent deployments increase utilization of its ROV assets and mark an important operating milestone. The company has also submitted additional ROV bids in U.S. and international markets but emphasized that current activity should not be viewed as revenue or earnings guidance.
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- Both Comanche ROVs deployed concurrently on commercial projects in Northeast and Gulf Coast
- Stronger Q3 2026 offshore activity driven by active commercial ROV operations
- Increased ROV asset utilization with both systems in active commercial use
- Broader market engagement via bids and proposals in U.S. and international offshore projects
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- None.
Details
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Key Figures
- Reporting period
- Q3 2026
- Current offshore activity announcement
- Deployed ROV systems
- 2 Comanche ROV systems
- Both operating on commercial offshore projects
- Offshore markets
- 2 U.S. offshore markets
- Northeast offshore wind and Gulf Coast platform inspection
- Announcement date
- Sept. 1, 2026
- Operational information date
Historical Context
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Revenue improved sequentially, but losses widened and cash declined materially.
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The company scheduled its second-quarter earnings conference call for August 13, 2026.
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Nauticus and Strangeworks collaborated on AI-optimized undersea sensing deployments.
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Nauticus completed its first next-generation electric manipulator prototype.
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Nauticus pursued opportunities applying Aquanaut to ocean sensing infrastructure.
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Key Terms
remotely operated vehicle technical
autonomous subsea robots technical
autonomy software technical
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Comanche ROV systems are currently operating on commercial projects in the
Nauticus is experiencing a substantially stronger third quarter based on commercial ROV activity to date. Both of the Company's Comanche ROV systems are currently deployed on customer projects. One is working in the
The concurrent deployments represent increased utilization of the Company's ROV assets and place both
In addition to the current deployments, Nauticus has submitted bids and proposals for ROV projects across multiple locations in both the
"Having both Comanche ROV systems working commercially is an important operating milestone for Nauticus," said Steve Walsh, Vice President of Sales at Nauticus. "Today, we have active commercial operations in both the Northeast and Gulf Coast, with both systems and our offshore personnel supporting customer projects. The level of activity we are experiencing during the third quarter represents a meaningful improvement in utilization of our ROV assets."
The operational information presented in this release describes activity as of the date of this announcement. Nauticus does not provide revenue guidance, and the information presented regarding current ROV activity should not be interpreted as a forecast of future financial or operating results.
About Nauticus Robotics, Inc.
Nauticus Robotics, Inc. develops autonomous robots for the ocean industries. Autonomy requires the extensive use of sensors, artificial intelligence, and effective algorithms for perception and decision-making allowing the robot to adapt to changing environments. The company's business model includes using robotic systems for service, selling vehicles and components, and licensing of related software to both the commercial and defense business sectors. Nauticus has designed and is currently testing and certifying a new generation of vehicles to reduce operational cost and gather data to maintain and operate a wide variety of subsea infrastructure. Besides a standalone service offering and forward-facing products, Nauticus' approach to ocean robotics has also resulted in the development of a range of technology products for retrofit/upgrading traditional ROV operations and other third-party vehicle platforms. Nauticus' services provide customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions, to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. www.nauticusrobotics.com
Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and such statements are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to: the expected timing of product commercialization or new product releases; customer interest in Nauticus' products; estimated operating results and use of cash; and Nauticus' use of and needs for capital. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "plans," "scheduled," "anticipates," "intends," or "continue" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results, or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Nauticus' management's current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. There can be no assurance that the events, results, or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Nauticus is not under any obligation and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in the reports which Nauticus has filed or will file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for a more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and that could cause actual outcomes to be materially different from those indicated in the forward-looking statements made by the Company, in particular the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in documents filed from time to time with the SEC, including Nauticus' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC from time to time. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties, or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. The documents filed by Nauticus with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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