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European Commission Launches Key Survey on Ocean Observation Technologies

EUROPEAN UNION
Monday, August 03, 2026, 01:00 (GMT + 9)

The EU executive aims to secure 35% of the global ocean technology market by 2035 and invites industry stakeholders to contribute to a strategic survey by 15 September.

The European Commission has launched a public consultation targeted at companies and organisations in the ocean observation technology sector to assess the competitiveness, structure, and challenges of the industry compared with international competitors. The initiative forms part of a broader study on the competitiveness of the European Union's sustainable blue economy sector, with a primary focus on marine observation technologies.

Photo: OceanEye: EU ocean observation initiative

Although the ocean covers 70% of the Earth's surface, only 5% has been explored and mapped to date. To address this gap, the European Union is advancing the OceanEye initiative under the framework of the European Ocean Pact to drive marine research, knowledge, and innovation. Through this strategy, the European Union aims to become a global leader in ocean observation technology and achieve a 35% share of the global ocean technology market by 2035.

The survey is open to businesses and organizations across the entire ocean observation value chain within the European Union. Target respondents include sensor and instrument manufacturers, autonomous platform and marine robotics developers, data and analytics service providers, software developers, systems integrators, and other specialized technology providers. Completing the survey takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes, and the deadline for submission is 15 September.

Photo: OceanEye: EU ocean observation initiative

The collected data will enable EU institutions to establish an accurate diagnostic of Europe’s industrial strengths and innovation potential. Furthermore, the input will inform the European Commission’s analysis supporting the implementation of the OceanEye initiative, ensuring that future public policies, funding programmes, and support measures align with the practical realities of the sector. Participating entities will receive a summary of the aggregated findings and may be selected for featured case studies showcasing leading European enterprises.


🇯🇵 日本語(Japanese)

欧州委員会、海洋観測技術に関する重要な意識調査を開始

欧州連合執行部は2035年までに世界海洋技術市場の35%獲得を目指し、9月15日までの戦略調査への業界参画を呼びかけ。

欧州委員会は、国際競合と比較した業界の競争力、構造、課題を評価することを目的に、海洋観測技術分野の企業および機関を対象としたパブリックコンサルテーションを開始しました。本取り組みは、海洋観測技術に重点を置いた欧州連合の持続可能なブルーエコノミー分野の競争力に関する包括的調査の一環として実施されます。

海洋は地球表面の70%を占めているものの、現在までに調査・マッピングが完了しているのはわずか5%にとどまります。この現状を打破するため、欧州連合欧州海洋協定の枠組みのもと、海洋研究、知識、革新を推進するOceanEyeイニシアティブを推進しています。本戦略を通じて、欧州連合は海洋観測技術の世界的リーダーとなり、2035年までに世界海洋技術市場の35%のシェアを確保することを目指しています。

本調査は、欧州連合域内の海洋観測バリューチェーン全体にわたる事業者および関連機関を対象としています。主な対象には、センサー・計器メーカー、自律型プラットフォームおよび海洋ロボティクス開発企業、データ・分析サービスプロバイダー、ソフトウェア開発企業、システムインテグレーター、その他の専門技術プロバイダーが含まれます。回答に要する時間は約15〜20分で、受付期限は9月15日です。

収集されたデータにより、EU機関は欧州の産業的強みとイニシアティブの革新可能性を正確に把握することが可能となります。また、得られた知見はOceanEyeイニシアティブの推進に向けた欧州委員会の分析に反映され、今後の政策、資金支援プログラム、支援策が業界の現場の実に即したものとなるよう活用されます。参加企業には集計結果の概要が提供されるほか、欧州の先端企業を紹介するケーススタディに選定される機会が付与されます。


🇨🇳 简体中文(Simplified Chinese)

欧盟委员会就海洋观测技术发起关键性行业调查

欧盟委员会旨在到2035年占领全球海洋技术市场35%的份额,并呼吁行业相关方在9月15日前参与这项战略性调查。

欧盟委员会启动了一项针对海洋观测技术领域企业和机构的公众咨询,旨在评估该行业与国际竞争对手相比的竞争力、产业结构及面临的挑战。该项调查是对欧盟可持续蓝色经济领域竞争力进行更广泛研究的一部分,重点聚焦于海洋观测技术。

尽管海洋覆盖了地球70%的面积,但迄今为止得到勘探和绘制地图的区域仅占5%。为了改变这一现状,欧盟欧洲海洋公约的框架下推动OceanEye倡议,以深化海洋研究、专业知识与科技创新。通过这一战略,欧盟计划在海洋观测技术领域确立全球领先地位,并争取在2035年前赢得全球海洋技术市场35%的份额。

本次调查面向欧盟内部整个海洋观测价值链上的企业与机构。受邀参与方包括传感器与仪器制造商、自主平台与海洋机器人开发商、数据与分析服务提供商、软件开发商、系统集成商以及其他专业技术提供商。完成本调查大约需要15至20分钟,提交截止日期为9月15日

收集到的数据将有助于欧盟机构精准评估欧洲在该领域的工业优势与创新潜力。此外,行业反馈将直接纳入欧盟委员会针对OceanEye倡议实施的分析工作中,以确保未来的公共政策、资助计划和支持措施切合行业的实际需求。参与调查的企业将收到汇总结果摘要,并有机会被选为优秀案例进行展示,以彰显欧洲海洋观测领域的代表性企业。

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