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SAILBUOY

A long endurance unmanned surface vehicle for the oceans.

Build you own Sailbuoy

Select your sensor requirements and submit your inquiry in the form below. Please select a maximum of 5 sensors.

Need any help? We are happy to guide you through the configuration options for our unmanned surface vessels. Book a meeting directly with our CEO from our Contact page here.

Included

  • Autopilot and datalogger. The datalogger is configured to acquire, store and transmit data over iridium from integrated sensors.
  • Wind sensors
  • 30W of solar panels are included to power the autopilot and data acquisition system
  • 1 year subscription mission planner software licence
  • Transport case
  • Toolkit and basic spare parts.
  • Crib/trolley

Sailbuoy

Explore Sailbuoy and customize it to meet your needs by selecting from a variety of sensors. You can view a selection of the available sensors that can be integrated with Sailbuoy. Many of these sensors have been tested and verified for use with Sailbuoy, allowing you to choose the components that best suit your specific requirements. Enter and select the parts that match your needs.

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SAILBUOY - the technology

The Sailbuoy uses wind power for propulsion. Power for the electronics and actuators is provided by solar panels. Data communication and control is established in real-time using the Iridium satellite system through a user-friendly web interface. The technology is commercially available through Offshore Sensing AS.

Missions

In Focus

Advancing the Future of Ocean Observation – The GEORGE project

Advancing the Future of Ocean Observation - The GEORGE project Offshore Sensing is proud to be one of the selected...
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USV Technology Explained: Power, Sensors, and Navigation Systems

Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), also known as unmanned or autonomous surface vessels, are increasingly used for oceanographic research, environmental monitoring,...
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Webinar: Bird AI and Sailbuoy – Green Game Changers for the Marine Ecosystem?

Join our next webinar! Bird AI and Sailbuoy – Green Game Changers for the Marine Ecosystem? Date: May 28, 2025...
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Sailbuoy’s Global Impact: A Year of Ocean Science Without Emission

A Year of Ocean Science Without Emission: We are proud to celebrate another year of milestones in sustainable ocean observation,...
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Autonomous operation with the Sailbuoy USV

Autonomous operation with the Sailbuoy USV: The Sailbuoy technology makes a cutting-edge autonomous surface vessel that offers a sustainable oceanic...
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Bird AI and Sailbuoy – green game changers for marine ecosystem

Bird AI and Sailbuoy – green game changers for marine ecosystem: In an exciting development that marks a significant leap...
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Glider School 2025

Glider School 2025 is an intensive five-day forum held at PLOCAN headquarters from October 20 to October 24, 2025. Glider...
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Why Does Ocean Data Matter?

Large amounts of data are crucial for governments to understand the impact of and for industries to make the right...
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University of Exeter & Offshore Sensing are Collaborating for Better Ocean Observations

Offshore Sensing and the University of Exeter, a GEORGE project partner, have teamed up to enhance autonomous ocean observations through...
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Innovations in Marine Monitoring. The Sailbuoy Survey at Hywind Tampen

The Sailbuoy Survey at Hywind Tampen is a groundbreaking expedition marking innovations in marine monitoring. Two Sailbuoys—autonomous uncrewed surface vehicles...
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Sailbuoy to Develogic and Bundeswehr

We are excited to announce our collaboration with Develogic to deliver the 3rd Sailbuoy to the Bundeswehr. This partnership combines...
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Petrobras as a New Customer

Offshore Sensing is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Petrobras, a leader in the global energy sector. This collaboration...
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Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs)

Introduction to Uncrewed Surface Vessels Uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) are transforming ocean exploration, environmental monitoring, and maritime security. These self-operating...
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10 Years of USV Innovation: Offshore Sensing and the Sailbuoy Journey

As we marked our 10th anniversary this fall, we reflect on a decade of pioneering marine robotics and groundbreaking achievements....
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Navigation performance of the SailBuoy

In this document, the navigation performance and characteristics are reported from a trial conducted in summer 2011 when the SailBuoy...
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Offshore Sensing Appoints New CEO to Drive Global Growth

Offshore Sensing, the company behind the innovative autonomous data platform Sailbuoy, has appointed Max Hartvigsen as its new CEO. Hartvigsen,...
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Introducing the SB ECHO

The SB Echo is a field-tested version of the Sailbuoy containing an EK80 (WBT) Simrad echo sounder with a 333...
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Sailbuoy publication in Ocean Dynamics

An autonomous vessel, the Offshore Sensing Sailbuoy, was used for wave measurements near the Ekofisk oil platform complex in the...
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GLIDER Unmanned Ocean Exploration

The GLIDER Project forms part of the Norwegian Research Council DEMO2000 and is being managed by Akvaplan-niva. The GLIDER project...
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SailBuoy Ocean Currents: Low-Cost Upper-Layer Ocean Current Measurements

This study introduces an alternative to the existing methods for measuring ocean currents based on a recently developed technology. The...
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