Mon Sep 09 14:00:00 UTC 2024: ## HII Delivers Advanced Unmanned Underwater Vehicles to NOAA for Gulf of Mexico Restoration

**HIIMCLEAN, Va., Sept. 09, 2024** – HII, a leading defense provider, announced today the successful delivery of two REMUS 620 uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These cutting-edge vehicles will be used for high-resolution mapping in the Gulf of Mexico, with a specific focus on restoring damaged deep-sea habitats impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

The REMUS 620, unveiled just 22 months ago, is a medium-class UUV capable of performing a wide range of underwater tasks over long distances. This rapid delivery demonstrates HII’s commitment to meeting the urgent needs of its customers. “The swift production and delivery timeline to NOAA underscores our commitment to supporting our customers’ mission requirements,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group.

The REMUS 620s have been customized for NOAA’s advanced underwater mapping and habitat restoration missions. They feature a synthetic aperture sonar module, additional energy module, and other auxiliary equipment.

“The market interest in the REMUS 620 has been tremendous,” Fotheringham added. “The rapid delivery to NOAA, alongside our growing backlog of REMUS 300 orders, reinforces the market’s confidence in the continued capabilities and versatility of the REMUS series.”

HII has sold over 600 REMUS UUVs globally, with a remarkable 90% of those vehicles still in operation. This longevity speaks volumes about the platform’s durability and ability to integrate new technologies as they develop.

The REMUS 620s will be vital tools in NOAA’s efforts to restore the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, providing critical data for understanding the impact of the oil spill and supporting the ongoing recovery efforts.

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