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Usage area
6000 m depth
Connectors
SubConn 8
Roll & Pitch accuracy
- 3000±0.05°
- 6000±0.02°
- 9000±0.01°
Heave accuracy
5 cm or 5.0%
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Further reading
Advanced motion compensation for sonars introduced at Ocean Business 2025
Norwegian Subsea is bringing its acclaimed Motion Reference Unit (MRU) technology to sonar-based applications with the introduction of an updated MRU lineup featuring full aiding capabilities at Ocean Business 2025 this week.
A year in Motion Reference Units...
From bathymetric surveys to subsea inspections and wave radar systems, our Motion Reference Units (MRUs) have been put to work in a wide range of challenging environments during 2025. As the year draws to a close we take a quick look back at some of the highlights, applications, and collaborations that helped shape another strong year of progress for Norwegian Subsea.
A Look Back at Oceanology International 2026
More than a month has passed since Oceanology International 2026, giving us time to reflect on the value of this major ocean technology and marine science event. For Norwegian Subsea, the London exhibition was defined by a wide range of conversations with both familiar and new faces, many of which are now developing into ongoing discussions across key marine and subsea applications.
