Kongsberg HUGIN vs Oceaneering Freedom
Head-to-head comparison of Oceaneering Kongsberg HUGIN and Oceaneering Oceaneering Freedom. Updated 2026.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Overall Score
82.2/ 100
Kongsberg HUGIN
Oceaneering
81.6/ 100
Oceaneering Freedom
Oceaneering
Score Breakdown
90
Performance88
86
Reliability82
65
Ease of Use72
88
Intelligence86
70
Value75
82
Ecosystem78
88
Safety85
78
Design78
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Kongsberg HUGIN | Oceaneering Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Sonar | HISAS synthetic aperture | — |
| Depth M | 6000 | 3000 |
| Mass Kg | 1900 | 2800 |
| Autonomy | Full survey mission | Full autonomous + supervised |
| Applications | Seabed mapping, naval, O&G | — |
| Endurance Hrs | 60 | 48 |
| Resolution Cm | 2 | — |
| Docking | — | Subsea resident station |
| Sensors | — | Multibeam sonar, cameras, CP probes |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Kongsberg HUGIN | Oceaneering Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $11,200,000 | $7,000,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |