The security of underwater infrastructure is a top priority for NATO. Seekable has developed advanced technology for detecting buried cables and pipelines, positioning the company as a leader in supporting Europe’s efforts to safeguard critical assets. Utilizing electro-magnetic detection, Seekable’s system has become the preferred choice for cable repair operations by one of the NATO member countries. This innovation reduces the average time required for fault localization from 18 days to just a few hours.

 

  1. Rapid cable fault detection:
    Seekable’s technology enables cable fault identification at speeds 8–10 times faster than traditional industry methods. This capability is effective across various marine platforms, including towed underwater systems, unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). Notably, Seekable is currently the only provider offering high-speed cable fault detection using aerial drones for operations in shallow intertidal waters.
  2. Integrated Threat detection:
    The cable and pipeline tracker allows unmanned vehicles to autonomously trace cables or pipelines while simultaneously detecting underwater vehicles, wrecks, minerals, and mines. This is achieved through concurrent (electro-)magnetic detection, highly accurate seabed mapping, and advanced sonar imaging, ensuring comprehensive situational awareness during operations.
  3. Autonomous navigation:
    By leveraging edge computing and sophisticated autonomous navigation algorithms, Seekable’s systems empower unmanned vehicles to automatically avoid obstacles, engage with potential threats, or map metallic objects, structures, and (electro-)magnetic cables or pipelines. This autonomy enhances operational safety and efficiency in complex underwater environments
  4. Swarming underwater drone Operations:
    With Seekable’s cable tracker solution, underwater drones can operate in coordinated swarms, enabling them to converge on critical infrastructure and simultaneously address multiple targets.