Teledyne Marine’s Compact Navigator: A New Era in Autonomous navigation
Teledyne Marine has successfully launched its Compact Navigator at Ocean Business 2025, receiving its first orders for this innovative, ultra-compact autonomous navigation system designed for both subsea and surface vehicles.
Significant Initial Orders from Ashtead Technology
Ashtead Technology has made a noteworthy initial purchase, marking the first commercial implementation of what is believed to be the smallest and most efficient fully integrated autonomous navigation solution available globally.
Advanced Features and specifications
The Compact Navigator is offered in two depth-rated models: one capable of operating at 4000 meters and another at 300 meters. This cutting-edge technology has been developed by Teledyne Marine’s leading navigation specialists, in collaboration with prominent ROV and AUV manufacturers.
A Long-standing Partnership
Teledyne Marine and Ashtead Technology have maintained a fruitful partnership over the years, consistently providing state-of-the-art subsea solutions to the offshore energy industry. This latest agreement underscores their mutual dedication to innovation and high performance.
Enhancing Subsea Operations
As a frontrunner in offshore equipment solutions, Ashtead Technology plays a pivotal role in promoting the adoption of advanced technologies in global subsea markets. By incorporating the Teledyne Marine Compact Navigator into its rental offerings, Ashtead Technology not only enhances its service capabilities but also demonstrates its commitment to facilitating safer, more efficient, and agile offshore operations.
Industry Response and Future Prospects
“We are excited to witness such a positive reception for the compact Navigator following its launch at ocean Business,” stated Paul Mariner, Sales Manager at Teledyne Marine. “Ashtead Technology is a valued collaborator, and their investment in this groundbreaking navigation technology highlights the increasing demand for versatile, high-performance, compact navigation solutions.”
“With its exceptional performance and compact design, the Compact Navigator operates independently of GNSS and excels in acoustically challenging environments, making it perfect for the latest generation of autonomous surface and subsea vehicles.”
Revolutionary Design and Capabilities
The Compact Navigator represents Teledyne Marine’s latest breakthrough in navigation technology, engineered to provide high-precision positioning and superior performance in a lightweight, ultra-compact form factor.
Its extreme optimization in size, weight, power consumption, performance, and functionality makes the Compact Navigator a game-changer. It is especially suited for smaller vehicles, enabling inspection and survey operations that were previously unattainable.
Looking Ahead
Phil Middleton, Head of Survey and Robotics at ashtead Technology, remarked, “Ashtead Technology is thrilled to be the first integrated subsea technology partner to introduce the new Teledyne Marine Compact Navigator to the global subsea operations market. This next-generation navigation solution sets a new standard, allowing inspection and survey tasks to be conducted using smaller subsea vehicles. We anticipate making this solution available to our clients in Q4 2025.”
Teledyne Marine’s Compact Navigator is now open for commercial orders,with deliveries expected to commence in Q4 2025.
