As ocean science programmes increasingly move toward long-term, remote, and lower-impact monitoring, the reliability and practicality of deployed systems matter more than ever.
At the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026 (22–27 February, Glasgow), Subsea Commercial Services (SCS) will be exhibiting applied underwater systems designed to support exactly those kinds of deployments. Visitors can find the SCS team on Stand 54 at the Scottish Event Campus.
A key focus at this year’s event will be the eDNA Automated Sampler, an autonomous system developed to support repeatable, non-invasive environmental DNA collection in marine and freshwater environments. By enabling automated multi-sampling without requiring continuous vessel or human intervention, the system supports long-term monitoring programmes, remote deployments, and reduced operational overhead, particularly in locations with limited or costly access.
Alongside the eDNA system, SCS will be presenting a range of field-proven subsea technologies currently in use across ocean science, offshore energy, aquaculture, environmental monitoring, and nuclear inspection. These include:
X3 ROV
A compact platform for inspection, survey, and intervention tasks in confined ingress and demanding onshore, nearshore or offshore environments
Acoustic and integrated modems
Supporting reliable subsea communication, positioning and sensor integration
Underwater lighting and camera systems
High-output LED lighting, pan and tilt units, and IP cameras for inspection, monitoring and observation
Marine asset tracking and data relay solutions
Surface and subsea solutions for monitoring, tracking, and real-time data transmission globally
All systems are designed with deployment practicality, reliability, and long-term operation in mind, reflecting SCS’s focus on equipment that performs consistently in harsh subsea conditions.
“As monitoring programmes move toward longer-term and lower-intervention deployments, the practical constraints start to matter more,” said Callum Magee, Managing Director of Subsea Commercial Services.
“Systems like our eDNA Automated Sampler are designed to support repeatable sampling in locations where regular access isn’t practical, while reducing the operational overhead that often limits long-term data collection. The Ocean Sciences Meeting gives us the opportunity to speak directly with teams dealing with those challenges.”
The Ocean Sciences Meeting is one of the key global forums for applied ocean research, monitoring, and observation. Attendees interested in how monitoring systems are being deployed in real-world conditions are invited to visit Stand 54 to speak with the SCS team about current projects, deployment challenges, and operational requirements.
About Subsea Commercial Services
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, Subsea Commercial Services supplies and supports underwater technology for use in demanding marine environments. The company works across subsea inspection, environmental monitoring, and marine data acquisition, providing equipment and technical support informed by real-world deployment experience.