The ROVs will support a broad range of missions including diving operations, reconnaissance, demolitions and swimmer delivery. They will also be deployed in surface swimmer and small boat operations, engineer reconnaissance of waterways and infrastructure, harbour protection, mine countermeasure tasks and civilian support such as search and recovery.
Blueye’s compact, modular underwater drones have been designed to meet the demanding needs of maritime professionals. Capable of carrying sensors and payloads including sonars, positioning systems and intervention tools, the ROVs offer high versatility across both military and civilian use cases.
The contract decision was based on system reliability, sensor modularity, operational flexibility and ease of use in challenging environments. Blueye’s lightweight design, extended runtime and proven performance from shallow waters to open sea made it a standout solution.
Christian Gabrielsen, CEO of Blueye Robotics, said: “Together with our highly valued partner, Rutger van Duijn at RVI Tools, we are proud to support the Netherlands Royal Navy with our underwater dual-use ROV technology. This contract demonstrates the global trust in the Blueye ROV platform and reinforces our commitment to developing innovative, easy-to-use tools that enhance mission effectiveness and safety underwater.”
Rutger van Duijn, owner of RVI Tools, added: “We are proud to collaborate with our trusted partner, Blueye Robotics, to deliver their innovative underwater ROV technology to the Netherlands Royal Navy. This agreement highlights the confidence in the Blueye platform and reflects our shared dedication to providing reliable and user-friendly solutions that improve operational efficiency and safety beneath the surface. We look forward to continue the strong, long-term relationship with both the Netherlands Royal Navy and Blueye Robotics, supporting their missions with our expertise and commitment.”
In addition to supplying the ROV systems, Blueye Robotics and RVI Tools will provide on-site training and access to a comprehensive online support platform with technical articles and training videos. Blueye Robotics, headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, was founded in 2015 and has since delivered more than 1,300 ROVs to over 60 countries in defence, research, aquaculture and emergency response.
