Darkocean's AI NAVBathy Maps Marine Depths in Seconds

Darkocean, a marine geospatial technology company with operations across Qatar, UAE, KSA, the UK, and India, has launched NAVBathy, an AI-driven marine mapping agent that revolutionizes coastal project planning. This groundbreaking technology produces large-scale relative bathymetry in mere seconds using low-resolution satellite imagery, dramatically accelerating what traditionally required extensive field surveys. In early demonstrations, NAVBathy successfully mapped approximately 70% of Qatar's coastline and nearly 100 kilometers of adjacent marine areas, providing planners, engineers, and marine operators with immediate situational awareness of seabed conditions. The system's ability to generate consistent relative depth models at unprecedented speeds and scales represents a quantum leap in marine mapping efficiency.

NAVBathy operates by scouting suitable satellite imagery and employing advanced machine learning models trained to interpret data signals that infer relative seabed depth across wide areas. As explained by Neha Supekar, AI Solution Architect at Darkocean, this capability "transforms how coastal projects are scoped and risk-assessed" by giving teams "an instant, evidence-based view of underwater terrain." The technology is designed to complement rather than replace high-precision hydrographic surveys, serving as a rapid screening layer that highlights areas requiring detailed follow-up. This approach helps organizations prioritize detailed surveys, optimize logistics, and reduce schedule risk, particularly in regions where traditional survey resources are limited. The system integrates seamlessly with existing GIS and marine planning tools, offering exportable layers, time-series comparisons, and change detection capabilities.

Darkocean emphasizes that NAVBathy serves as an early-stage planning and reconnaissance tool that significantly reduces the footprint and cost of detailed surveys by focusing resources where precise measurement is most needed. The company's portfolio, accessible through their website at https://www.darkocean.biz, includes autonomous survey platforms, real-time remote operations, and AI agents designed for rapid data processing and large-scale environmental intelligence. NAVBathy's applications span environmental monitoring, dredging planning, coastal development, and emergency response, supporting mission-critical data needs for national infrastructure, energy transition, subsea engineering, and coastal resilience projects worldwide.