By Marius Five Aarset, CEO, Miros 

It is the third consecutive year that I have sat down to write Miros’ review of the last 12 months, and every time the offshore industry throws up something new to talk about. Having mastered digitizing ocean data, the sector has now shifted decisively from insight to foresight, using real-time measurements and predictive intelligence aiming to operate more safely, efficiently and sustainably. Ocean intelligence has become an operational necessity for the offshore sector and there is no going back.  

Predictive intelligence for offshore operations 

A major development in 2025 has been the rapid uptake of predictive technologies - including Miros’ WaveSystem and PredictifAI - for advanced marine operations. Across several new vessel installations and offshore campaigns, operators have moved noticeably higher up what we describe as the Operational Decision Confidence Ladder. 

Where operations once relied on visual observations (“it looks rough out there”) and manual reports, many teams progressed to measured data and real-time sea state monitoring. This year, the real shift happened at the top of the ladder - toward predictive insight and integration with automation and control systems. 

By knowing what wave and vessel motion conditions are expected before they hit you, and by feeding that intelligence directly into DP systems, cranes and operational planning tools, operators can reduce downtime and improve safety. 

These developments show that the industry is maturing from raw data to true ocean intelligence, where AI-enhanced foresight supports the captain and crew in making confident, timely decisions. As always, trustworthy real-time data remains the anchor point, because predictive systems are only as good as the measurements that feed them. 

Oil Spill Detection is a growing global focus 

Interest in Oil Spill Detection (OSD) technology has increased strongly this year, particularly in Brazil, the Middle East and West Africa, where environmental protection is becoming central to offshore development. 

Perhaps surprisingly given Europe’s oil and gas legacy, there is more limited attention in large parts of the region, despite recent local spill events. It seems inevitable in our interconnected world that the emphasis on environmental readiness will trickle through, but this needs to happen faster. If the world’s newer oil and gas regions can aspire to have the highest standards, then why not the more established? 

Strengthening coastal monitoring in Spain

One of Miros’ highlights in 2025 has been the continued progress of our long-term coastal monitoring collaboration in Spain. Building on our established work with the Spanish port authority, Puertos del Estado which maintains one of the most advanced and ambitious coastal monitoring networks (REDMAR) in the world, as well its local operational maintenance partner SIDMAR, Miros dry-mounted radar-based sensors are being used to support an expanded network across mainland Spain and its islands with reliable real-time sea state measurements.

The REDMAR network serves multiple purposes; operational decisions in ports (navigation, dredging, mooring), coastal engineering, historical sea-level and wave databases (useful for design, climate / sea-level rise studies), tsunami early warning, modelling calibration, etc.  

This essential data forms a reliable foundation for national maritime awareness. The renewal and extension of this program illustrate the trust placed in robust, maintenance-free monitoring as the backbone of coastal protection. 

We’re proud of our long-standing partnership with SIDMAR, one of our earliest distribution collaborators. Our shared focus on quality and innovation has built a relationship that consistently delivers value for customers and strengthens the broader industry. 

Offshore wind and MetOcean fusion for better forecasts 

In offshore wind, our work with WaveFusion and local metocean intelligence gained significant traction. A study with i4sea demonstrated up to 60% improvement in local forecast accuracy when integrating Miros in-situ data, a clear validation of the operational value of precise wave measurements for installation, maintenance and planning. 

Shipping – more conscious performance management 

While Miros’ full acquisition of Miros Mocean actually took place in 2024, it was in 2025 that we truly began to engage the market as one entity. The purchase brought the company entirely under Miros’ ownership, unifying our real-time ocean insight capabilities and strengthening our ability to support shipping vessel performance. 

Throughout 2025, we saw shipowners become far more conscious about using verified, real-time measurements to document performance, optimize fuel use and meet increasing regulatory expectations.  

With Miros Mocean’s vessel performance applications now fully integrated, our combined solutions give maritime operators the trustworthy data foundation they need to make educated decisions, reduce uncertainty and move towards cleaner, more transparent fleet operations. 

Continued core operations

Alongside these developments, our ongoing work has remained steady. Wave radar installations on offshore platforms, deliveries to shipyards and system integrators, and long-term service to customers who rely on Miros and our global partner network for everyday operational insight - we may not shout about these activities as much as we should, but it is these established activities that continue to provide the foundation of our business. 

What will we be talking about in a year’s time? 

Market trends offer a good insight into what I might be writing about this time next year, as Jonas Røstad, Miros’ Chief Commercial Officer, explains. 

He said: “Miros is seeing strong demand for AI-enhanced decision support that pairs real-time wave and current measurements with short-term predictions of sea state and vessel motion. Operators no longer want to just understand what’s happening, they want to know what’s about to happen. 

“This shift is unlocking safer, more efficient offshore operations and reducing fuel use, while enabling the move toward remote and autonomous workflows. It also strengthens environmental compliance by giving crews the confidence to optimize rather than over-correct. 

“Looking ahead to 2026, we expect predictive, AI-driven insight to become a core operational tool. Cloud-connected and cybersecure systems will enable seamless decision support, but one principle will remain unchanged: AI is only as good as the data behind it. Without trustworthy real-time measurements, everything else is just noise.”

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