I enjoyed a fascinating tour of the new 24,000sqft facility in Segensworth. Saab Seaeye is the world's largest electric underwater robotic systems manufacturer. Providing technology and innovation to the commercial, defence and scientific markets, it is a leader in its field.
During my visit I met the staff and saw advanced underwater robotic systems with exceptional technological capabilities including an ability to descend three miles deep under the ocean, manoeuvre precisely in strong currents and grasp things using enormous strength or fingertip delicacy. They are widely used across different markets, including oil and gas, marine science, defence forces, hydro engineering and aquaculture and can carry out a variety of tasks ranging from gathering seabed samples to swimming down deep tunnels and rescuing submariners.
Speaking to technicians and apprentices on her tour, it was clear to me how the the company’s high standards of technological excellence and customer service have secured its lead position in the market and built a world–renown reputation for trusted technology and support.
Saab Seaeye is a large and valuable part of the local economy and we are pleased that such an important leader in the field of underwater robotics is based here in Fareham.
I was particularly keen to meet several apprentices and seeing their projects. It was great to see Saab Seaeye’s investment in apprenticeships and to meet the engineers of the future.
Jon Robertson explained that the company is continuously investing in people skills and technology for the future:
“Having led the market for the last 30 years with innovations that have changed the industry we remain at the cutting edge in our field as we see ever more growth opportunities in existing and new markets for our pioneering underwater technology."