Kraken Robotics Announces Synthetic Aperture Sonar Service for the Offshore Energy Market
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Kraken Robotics (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) has announced the launch of a synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) service for the global offshore energy market, with dedicated KATFISH towed SAS systems available for rental starting July 2025.
The KATFISH system offers real-time 3 cm x 3 cm resolution with a range of up to 200 meters per side, providing high area coverage rates. The technology delivers superior resolution compared to traditional sidescan sonar, enabling precise differentiation between manmade and natural contacts.
Operating from its Aberdeen, UK office, Kraken's global SAS services will complement its existing sub-seabed imaging services. The company completed over 20 services projects across 13 countries in 2024. The service has been selected by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult for its Launch Academy, providing access to testing and research programs for offshore wind industry applications.
Positive
- Launch of new revenue stream through SAS rental service
- Superior technology specifications compared to traditional solutions
- Strategic presence in growing offshore wind industry
- Established track record with 20+ completed projects in 2024
Negative
- Service launch delayed until July 2025
- Requires significant capital investment in dedicated KATFISH systems
ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kraken Robotics Inc. (“Kraken” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) announced that it is launching a synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) service for the global offshore energy market. Kraken’s commercial services team will have dedicated KATFISH towed SAS systems available for rental starting July 2025.
“While the KATFISH has been used successfully as a service in the defense market for many years, we are pleased to have multiple assets we can introduce to the commercial market,” said Lynne Adu, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Kraken. “SAS offers a significant increase in resolution and range compared to sidescan sonar, and there is already a lot of interest for applications like pre- and post- offshore construction survey and underwater infrastructure inspection.”
Kraken’s KATFISH towed SAS debuted as a product 7 years ago. Since then, it has been utilized around the world for applications ranging from mine countermeasure operations to critical underwater infrastructure inspection and harbour survey.
The system offers real-time 3 cm x 3 cm resolution with a range of up to 200 meters per side, providing some of the industry’s highest area coverage rates available. The high resolution of Kraken SAS helps to derisk projects, with the ability to differentiate between manmade and natural contacts and identify small contacts that may be on or near infrastructure.
“Over the next 20 years, we are expected to see a five times increase in demand for commercial survey services in the offshore wind industry,” said Chris Almond, Vice President of Business Development for Kraken’s services. “At the same time, we are being challenged to decrease our carbon footprint. The KATFISH system can survey larger areas faster than current solutions, decreasing the amount of vessel time needed and therefore reducing carbon production with the added benefit of decreased survey costs.”
Kraken’s SAS service was recently selected by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the UK’s leading technology innovation and research center for offshore renewable energy, to be part of its Launch Academy. Through Launch Academy, Kraken will be given access to world-class testing and research programs as well as the opportunity to work with industry, academia, and government to position SAS survey services for the offshore wind industry.
With the recent acquisition of 3D at Depth, Kraken Robotics now operates a global offshore services business out of the UK and the U.S. Kraken global SAS services will operate out of its Aberdeen, UK office, where it also provides sub-seabed imaging services using its Sub-Bottom Imager™ and Acoustic Corer™ technologies. With more than 30 employees based in the UK, Kraken completed more than 20 services projects in 2024, delivering high-quality sub-bottom imaging data to clients across 13 countries.
Figure 1: Kraken will provide synthetic aperture sonar surveys for
the offshore energy market with its KATFISH towed system.
ABOUT KRAKEN ROBOTICS INC.
Kraken Robotics Inc. (TSX.V: PNG) (OTCQB: KRKNF) is transforming subsea intelligence through 3D imaging sensors, power solutions, and robotic systems. Our products and services enable clients to overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
Kraken’s synthetic aperture sonar, sub-bottom imaging, and LiDAR systems offer best-in-class resolution, providing critical insights into ocean safety, infrastructure, and geology. Our revolutionary pressure tolerant batteries deliver high energy density power for UUVs and subsea energy storage.
Kraken Robotics is headquartered in Canada with offices in North America, South America, and Europe, supporting clients in more than 30 countries worldwide.
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