A Modern Underwater Robot Acquired and Tested

As part of the MARROBO project, “Fostering the Innovation Capacities and Skills for Marine Robotics Deployment for Monitoring and Marine Environment Protection”, co-financed through the Interreg VI-A IPA Cooperation Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro, the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor, University of Montenegro, has completed another key project activity, the procurement and testing of the advanced underwater robot FIFISH W6 NAVI.

The underwater robot, produced by the renowned manufacturer QYSEA and equipped with advanced systems for underwater navigation, sampling, and video recording, was delivered on June 23, 2025. Immediately following the delivery, a two-day workshop was held at the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor, during which all components were presented, the robot was assembled, the initial operation of the FIFISH W6 NAVI system was conducted, and its key functionalities were demonstrated.

In addition to the project team from the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor, the activity was attended by members of the project team from the Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Dubrovnik, led by Dean Prof. Dr. Srđan Vujičić, as well as representatives of the Port of Kotor, the Port of Bar, and students of the faculty.

Field activities were carried out on June 24, 2025, when project team members, led by Prof. Dr. Špiro Ivošević, visited several locations within the Bay of Kotor, including anchorage zones and the navigational route. During the fieldwork, underwater recording was performed, along with testing of the robot and accompanying equipment for sampling, navigation, and automated seabed scanning. The Institute of Marine Biology provided essential logistical support by making the research vessel Nemirna 2 available for the trial activities.

With the procurement of this high-tech equipment, the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Kotor has significantly strengthened its technical and research capabilities in the fields of marine robotics and underwater technologies. This activity also lays the groundwork for the next phase of the project, which involves pilot sampling of seawater and sediments, planned for the period following the summer tourist season.

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