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Welcome to the Southern Ocean Subsea (SoSub) blog, your source for offshore subsea expertise, industry insights, project updates, and marine innovation across Australia.
From subsea inspection and ROV operations to offshore maintenance strategies, we share practical knowledge backed by real-world experience in demanding marine environments.
You Asked What’s Under the Pens. We Went and Looked.
What’s actually under the salmon pens? There’s a question Kelsey gets asked more than almost any other: What’s actually under the salmon pens? It’s a fair question and for a long time, the honest answer was that most people were guessing. Critics painted a picture...
Welcoming the Governor of Tasmania to Southern Ocean Subsea
On 4 March 2026, Southern Ocean Subsea (SoSub) had the honour of welcoming Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers AO to our Huntingfield facilities. The visit formed part of the Governor’s community...
Advancing Subsea Operations: Where ROV Technology Supports Diver-Led Expertise
We work alongside professional divers, operators, and aquaculture teams every day. We see firsthand the skill, experience, and commitment it takes to work safely below the surface. Divers have always been -and continue to be -critical to subsea operations. ...
Southern Ocean Subsea Wins 2025 APICTA Award for Apama ROV Net Repair System
We’re proud to share that Southern Ocean Subsea has been recognised at the 2025 Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards in Taiwan, with our Apama ROV Net Repair System (NRS) named Winner in the Industrial Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Logistics category. Selected...
Made in Australia, Making Waves Worldwide: How Our Local Tech Is Powering the Blue Economy
From Hobart to Norway-proof that Australian innovation runs deep. When we founded Southern Ocean Subsea (SoSub), Australia’s subsea technology expertise was often overlooked. We set out to change that. Today, Australian-built systems are deployed in some of the...
Celebrating Kelsey Treloar: Recognised as One of Tasmania’s Top 20 Young Entrepreneurs
We are excited to announce that our co-founder and director, Kelsey Treloar, has been recognised in The Mercury’s influential Empire Builders: Tasmania’s Top 20 Young Entrepreneurs list. This honour is a reflection of Kelsey’s outstanding leadership, innovative...
Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2024 Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards!
InnovationAus Awards 2024: Food & AgriTech finalists
ROV successfully retrieves sensor from seabed – SMOLT – Edition 3
World-first Robotic Technology – SMOLT – Edition 2
Subsea Synergy: Huon Aquaculture’s Robotic Revolution in Net Repair
Australian Government Entrepreneur Program funding innovation
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