Connecting a global community
Committed to exploring, understanding, and protecting the ocean.
As a learned society, we unite ocean professionals and enthusiasts to share knowledge, drive innovation and promote responsible underwater exploration.
CONNECTING TWO WORLDS
ABOVE AND BELOW THE SEA
What is the The SUT?
Founded in 1966, The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) is the world’s leading hub for underwater knowledge, technology and talent - charting a course for innovation and a more sustainable ocean future.
Areas of Interest
The SUT supports the underwater technology community through various events, training, resources and membership, with knowledge sharing and professional growth at the core of everything we do.
The SUT events bring together experts and enthusiasts to share knowledge and showcase the latest in underwater technology.
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The SUT offers its members practical and professional development opportunities to build skills, enhance expertise and support career growth.
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Our focused forums connect members around specific areas of underwater technology to drive further innovation.
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The SUT members are provided access to publications, research and learning materials to support knowledge sharing and learning in the underwater sector.
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Everyone is welcome to join our global network of professionals and enthusiasts to collaborate, stay informed and advance your career in underwater technology.
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The Society for Underwater Technology: Special Interest Groups
Bringing together professional experts and enthusiasts to collaborate on specific areas of underwater technology, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation in their specific underwater fields.
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Aims of the SUT
The Society for Underwater Technology connects, innovates, and inspires: championing sustainable ocean use and practices, and nurturing the next generation of underwater leaders.
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Advancing underwater innovation
The Society of Underwater Technology fosters collaboration across industry, academia, and government to help accelerate innovation and develop cutting edge technologies for ocean explorations and monitoring. Bringing together diverse expertise, ensures that the latest knowledge and best practices are shared widely, supporting technological progress and responsible ocean stewardship.
The SUT advances underwater technology through research, publications, training, SIGs and conferences, showcasing innovation and inspiring the next generation of ocean professionals.
Read more The Society of Underwater Technology news & insights
Stay up to date with the latest insights, developments and stories from the Society of Underwater Technology
The SUT Launches New Website and Updated Look
The Society for Underwater Technology has launched a brand-new website, alongside an updated look that reflects who we are today and where the Society is heading.
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ORE Catapult Technical Director is new President of the SUT
Last week’s AGM of the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) marked the official hand over to a new President; the announcement of three new Fellows of the Learned Society from three countries; and announcement of winners of two Awards.
Judith Patten Receives the 2025 SUT President’s Award
The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) is delighted to award Judith Patten the President’s Award, recognising her outstanding contributions to underwater technology and marine renewables.
Nomination deadline looms for two key SUT awards
The Gwyn Griffiths Underwater Robotics Award and The Mick Cook Marine Site Investigation Award is drawing ever closer.
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