General – Collaboration
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary IDS – Ingegneria dei Sistemi, and Next Geosolutions Europe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and related technologies for civil applications in the oil & gas and renewable energy sectors.
The agreement was signed by Matteo Marchiori, CEO of IDS, and Giovanni Ranieri, CEO of Next Geosolutions.
Through this agreement, the two companies will combine their respective expertise to define the requirements and specifications for new USV platforms, optimized for open-sea operations and activities such as environmental monitoring, inspection, and offshore infrastructure integrity control.
The collaboration will specifically focus on the evolution of the SAND (Surface Advanced Naval Drone) project, developed by IDS, and on the development of a new USV model designed to meet the operational needs of major offshore market players.
By integrating advanced technologies, automation systems, and efficient energy solutions, the two companies aim to enhance performance, endurance, and safety at sea, while simultaneously paving the way for concrete commercial developments.
The new-generation vehicles will be directly employed by Next Geosolutions and subsequently introduced to the international market, underscoring the tangible industrial value of this partnership.
