Underwater Intervention Technical Program Overview

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Deadline: April 30, 2025

Underwater Intervention offers a multi-track technical conference program covering the most current challenges and up-to-date strategies and technologies.

The marine technology industry is rapidly evolving, pushing the boundaries of what was once thought possible and redefining the underwater intervention market. With the emergence of new capabilities in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), manned submersibles, and unmanned surface vehicles/unmanned undersea vehicles (USVs/UUVs), engineers and technical specialists now have exciting opportunities to further explore.

Attendees will hear from some of the world’s leading figures within the industry who are at the forefront of these cutting edge technologies.

Meet the track chairs who make this programming possible.

Commercial Diving

Diving organizations, regulatory bodies, and other industry leaders share ideas and information in an effort to collaborate on key issues of the industry and foster a safe and successful working environment. The Commercial Diving Track is focused on providing divers with the necessary tools in order to exceed expectations on the job site, improve their skill set, and expand their knowledge.

Workforce Development for the Blue Economy

The Workforce Development track highlights innovative education and training strategies that prepare students for careers in the marine industry. From formal degree and certificate programs to creative, entrepreneurial opportunities where students are at the forefront, the track features best practices in marine technology education. Also highlighted are programs that focus on skill upgrades for incumbent workers or for those looking to transfer their skill sets from other sectors to blue. Faculty, working professionals who serve as mentors, and industry leaders are invited to share their strategies for workforce development. The track also welcomes student research and engineering projects as well as the offerings of informal education programs.

Uncrewed Maritime Systems

This track explores the cutting-edge of uncrewed maritime systems. We showcase advanced methodologies for comprehensive seafloor data collection including multibeam bathymetry, backscatter analysis, sub-bottom profiling, LiDAR, & optical imaging systems. Also addressed is ocean conservation & resource management, & extends to critical infrastructure inspection, offshore energy, archaeological discovery, defense applications, & emerging blue economy initiatives. Expect engaging multi-media presentations designed to stimulate discussion on both traditional & cutting-edge technologies, including crewed survey vessels, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles , & Autonomous Surface Vessels. We'll explore technological innovations, methodological breakthroughs, & real-world applications from industry leaders worldwide.

Manned Submersibles

The Marine Technology Society committee on Manned Underwater Vehicles brings together professionals interested in the innovations of manned submersibles design, construction and operation and the quest for a variety of marine science and engineering goals. Each presentation has a focus on manned submersible vehicles and often overlap into other areas of deep-water intervention.

Remotely Operated Vehicles

Remotely Operated Vehicles encompass a wide range of tele-operated robotics for industrial usage. The classification includes swimming, crawling and flying mobile robots that receive telemetry and control either via hard-wired tether or via radio (or optical) frequency communications. Historically, the ROV Track at Underwater Intervention has focused on swimming tethered robotics for usage in oil & gas as well as scientific and military applications. Topics covered within the purview of this year’s technical track include all aspects of equipment and application for tele-operated robotics. From the human machine interface, to power, to deployment methods/equipment, the sensors, the end-effector, the latest topics of interest by leading industry experts will be covered in a lively and dynamic forum.

Emerging Technologies & Innovation

Emerging technologies and innovation for the undersea environment are revolutionizing our understanding and exploration of the ocean's depths. Advances in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are enabling more extensive and precise mapping of the seafloor, while new sensor technologies are providing real-time data on oceanographic conditions, marine life, and environmental changes. Innovations in underwater communication systems are improving data transmission, allowing for better coordination between surface vessels and deep-sea operations. Additionally, advancements in materials science are leading to the development of more resilient and energy-efficient underwater equipment, expanding the possibilities for deep-sea mining, marine conservation, and even undersea habitation.

Offshore Energy

Offshore energy within the subsea industry involves the installation and maintenance of underwater infrastructure, such as pipelines, cables, and subsea equipment, to support the extraction and generation of energy from the ocean.