Nauticus Robotics, Inc. Successfully Completes Simulated Intervention Testing to Advance East Coast Offshore Readiness

23 April 2026

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (Nauticus), a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and ocean data services, announced the successful completion of a Simulated Intervention Testing (SIT) project in preparation for upcoming offshore operations along the East Coast of the United States.

The SIT was conducted at the Company’s controlled test pool facility in Robert, Louisiana, providing a fully managed environment to validate tooling, processes, and operational concepts ahead of field deployment.

The testing program was specifically designed to evaluate proposed subsea tooling in a simulated environment, ensuring both the suitability and efficiency of selected systems for the planned offshore scope. Through this process, Nauticus confirmed that the tools and methodologies under consideration are fit-for-purpose and optimized for field conditions.

Throughout execution, close collaboration between onshore and offshore personnel enabled the identification of key lessons learned, improvements in operational efficiency, and the development of enhanced safety measures and mitigations.

By executing the SIT in a controlled environment, Nauticus minimized operational risk, reduced cost exposure, and ensured immediate access to critical assets for rapid iteration, modification, and re-testing of project components.

Nauticus provided independent operational oversight during testing, utilizing its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs/Drones) and small observation-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). The team deployed the Outland 1000 ROV as a third-party observation platform, enabling client visibility into operations while the Comanche ROV executed subsea intervention tasks. This dual-system approach demonstrated the breadth of the Company’s integrated technology suite and its ability to support complex offshore operations with layered capability.

“This testing phase is a critical step in ensuring successful offshore execution,” said Daniel Dehart, Vice President of Field Operations for Nauticus. “By validating our tools, refining procedures, and strengthening coordination between teams, we are entering the next phase of operations with confidence in both performance and safety.”

Nauticus continues to advance its capabilities through rigorous testing and innovation, supporting efficient and responsible offshore operations across a range of industries.