PLOATECH Joins the Ocean Science Technology Ecosystem
PLOATECH is pleased to join the Ocean Science Technology (OST) ecosystem, connecting with a global community of professionals and organizations working across ocean science, marine technology and engineering. Through the platform, we look forward to sharing our technologies, projects and expertise, while building new connections and exploring opportunities for collaboration across the marine sector. With […]
From Lab to Sea: First Field Testing of NEXTMARINE’s Multispectral Imaging System
A major milestone for the NEXTMARINE Project was achieved in July 2026, as PLOATECH’s team successfully conducted the first shallow-water field trials of its integrated underwater imaging and navigation system in Anavyssos, Greece. Following extensive laboratory preparation and bench-testing, the mission focused on validating both the custom hardware platform and the real-time software pipeline under […]
LUCY Project Featured in Ocean Science & Technology
We are excited to see our LUCY project featured in Ocean Science & Technology, recognizing the relevance of PLOATECH’s R&D activities for the marine technology community. The article highlights LUCY’s innovative hydrothermal energy system, designed to provide long-term power for underwater applications and support the next generation of autonomous subsea technologies. This feature reflects our […]
PLOATECH in the Catalan news
We are delighted that our project LUCY – Long-term Underwater ThermoeleCtric EnergY is featured by ACCIÓ and several Catalan media outlets. LUCY explores how thermoelectric energy from submarine hydrothermal sources could provide continuous power for underwater batteries, scientific instruments, sensors, robots, and long-term monitoring stations. The technology is being developed by PLOATECH together with ViCOROB […]
THEIA: A Compact Underwater Multispectral Imaging System Presented at the Hellenic Robotics Forum
With our collaborators we presented the poster “THEIA: A Compact Underwater Multispectral Imaging System” 🤖🌊 at the Hellenic Robotics Forum, organized by HERON – Hellenic Robotics Center Of Excellence in Athens on July 1-2nd. The poster presents work developed in the framework of the SANTORY Project and the NEXTMARINE project, where PLOATECH in collaboration with […]
PLOATECH Joins the EuroMarine Network
We are proud to announce that PLOATECH is now a member of the EuroMarine Network, joining a leading European community dedicated to advancing marine research and ocean science. Becoming part of EuroMarine creates new opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange and innovation across the European marine research community. We look forward to contributing our expertise in […]
Advancing Underwater Imaging with NEXTMARINE
PLOATECH is making significant progress in the NEXTMARINE project, developing a novel underwater imaging system designed to operate in some of the ocean’s most challenging environments. The new platform integrates advanced imaging, lighting and localisation technologies into a compact system suitable for both diver-operated and robotic deployments. During the first months of the project, laboratory […]
Beyond Technology: Encounters That Remind Us Why the Ocean Matters
Marine research is about technology, science and challenging operations, but some of the most memorable moments happen unexpectedly along the way. From encountering a family of humpback whales to sea turtles, dolphins and seabirds accompanying our journey, these experiences offer a powerful reminder of the extraordinary life our oceans support. For the PLOATECH team, working […]
Day 2 at the EuroMarine Network #OpenScienceDays2026
The afternoon of Day 2 at the EuroMarine Network#OpenScienceDays2026 turned into an impromptu networking session on proposal development – where several participants identified potential calls for consortium building. PLOATECH had the pleasure of leading this short exchange to bring together complementary expertise and new collaborations. 🤝 Thank you to the Euromarine Network Secretariat Lorenzo Arduino […]
Great to be part of the EuroMarine Network Open Science Days 2026
PLOATECH had the opportunity to present our work at the poster session, connect with fellow researchers and innovators, and engage in inspiring discussions on the future of the marine environment. From insightful talks to meaningful exchanges with the community, it was an energizing event, set in the beautiful city of Cádiz, Spain. Looking forward to […]