Kongsberg Discovery: Pioneering the Next Wave of Underwater Technology

On 4–5 November 2025, the Rostock Ocean Convention brought together over 170 participants from more than eight countries, uniting experts from industry, academia, and government to explore the latest trends in underwater technology.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Baltic Sea, Rostock is quickly establishing itself as a global hub for subsea innovation. Central to this development is the Ocean Technology Campus Rostock, where cutting-edge infrastructure meets science and industry to drive next-generation solutions.

Kongsberg Discovery and Kongsberg Norcontrol were well represented, with colleagues from Norway and Germany attending.

Peer Fietzek, Senior Business Development Manager Ocean Science, noted:

“This well-organized event once again proved to be a valuable gathering for a great mix of international participants from companies, research institutes and authorities.”

Arne Hestnes,, Director of Digital Technology at Kongsberg Discovery, contributed with two compelling presentations:

Real-World Laboratories – Showcasing the Oslofjord CMI Protection Testbed and highlighting the role of offshore environments in accelerating innovation.

Ocean Data & AI – Exploring how data analytics and artificial intelligence are transforming marine monitoring, with successful use cases from the EU Horizon HiAOOS and SBEP ARCFISH projects.

Events like the Rostock Ocean Convention are pivotal in shaping the future of underwater technology, and ARCFISH is proud to be part of this growing community of innovators.