Welcome to the Digital Ocean Lab

Advanced Testing Capabilities

  • 750 hectares of potential test area 
  • approx. 1,000 football fields

Real-World Conditions

  • 90min from our basecamp

Diverse Depths & Structures

  • shallow zones to 20 meters
  • artificial reef structures

Cutting-Edge Infrastructure

The ODAS platform provides 

  • energy
  • real-time data acquisition
  • communication

Innovation at the Frontier of Ocean Exploration

At the Digital Ocean Lab, industry leaders, researchers and innovators collaborate to test, refine and deploy next-generation marine technologies. Whether it's AI-driven environmental monitoring, offshore infrastructure inspection, or cutting-edge sensor development, the DOL provides the ideal setting to bridge the gap between research and real-world application.

We provide a unique environment for:

  • Research and Development – Advancing maritime innovations
  • Technology Demonstration and Certification – Proving real-world readiness
  • Training and Mission Rehearsal – Preparing for operational deployment

Tailored Solutions for our Partners 

For the Offshore Energy Industry

Autonomous Systems

Testing and validation of unmanned maritime vehicles

Hydrography and Mapping

High-resolution seafloor mapping and environmental monitoring  

Data Intelligence

AI-driven data analytics for maritime applications

Calibration and Benchmarking

Precision calibration of sensors and systems

For Maritime Security and Critical Infrastructure

Capability Testing

Performance assessment of maritime security solutions

Demonstration and Validation

Real-world operational scenarios with regard to critical infrastructure

UXO Detection and Identification

Safe and efficient mine countermeasure testing

Situational Awareness

Development and evaluation of surveillance solutions

For Science & Research

Environmental and Biodiversity Monitoring

Long-term ecosystem assessments

Sensor Testing & Validation

Evaluation of novel oceanographic instruments

Technology Innovation

Collaborative R&D for ocean exploration

Our Technologies

 

Calibration Area – Precision Testing, Data Quality Enhancement, and Real-World Scenario Simulation

 

Maritime Area Surveillance at the Digital Ocean Lab

 

UXO Garden – Realistic Underwater Research and Calibration Facility

 

Environmental Data Collection Systems at the Digital Ocean Lab

Our Services

Expert Consulting and Technology Scouting
  • Innovation Workshops – Co-developing the next generation of maritime technology
  • Technology Assessment – Identifying best-fit solutions for your needs and requirements
  • Feasibility Studies – Evaluating deployment readiness (TRL)
Mission Rehearsal and Operational Training
  • Realistic Testing Environments – Combining live and synthetic data
  • Scenario-Based Evaluations – Actionable insights and recommendations
  • Logistics and Authorization Management – End-to-end coordination
Data Handling & Analysis
  • Test Data Processing – Cross-referencing with ground truth data
  • Data Merging and Storage – Secure and structured data management
Development and Deployment of Marine Technologies
  • Sensor and Robotics Testing – Benchmarking under real-world conditions
  • Artificial Reef and Environmental Data Integration – Realistic maritime testbeds
System Integration and Interoperability
  • Performance and Effectiveness Testing – Ensuring seamless system collaboration
  • End-to-End Validation – From single components to system-of-systems

Contact

Sascha Krohmann

Contact Press / Media

Sascha Krohmann

Head of Digital Ocean Lab

Fraunhofer-Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD
Alter Hafen Süd 6
18069 Rostock