On Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, first-year students in the Master’s Degree in ICT Management for Defense (DIRETIC Master’s Program), accompanied by CUD-ENM professor Mr. Francisco Troncoso Pastoriza, traveled to the Porto do Molle Business Park in Nigrán (Pontevedra) to see firsthand the facilities of Marine Instruments, a Galician company recognized internationally for developing technological solutions for the maritime sector, aquaculture, and security and defense.
The event gave students in the program a firsthand look at the design, production, and technological development processes of an organization with a presence in more than thirty countries and a global leader in the field of satellite buoys.
The event began with a corporate presentation by company executives, who outlined Marine Instruments’ growth since its founding in 2003, as well as its main business lines and current innovation projects. Participants gained insight into the company’s technological capabilities and its commitment to creating smart oceans, sustainable fishing, and dual-use solutions for the civilian and defense sectors
Afterward, the students toured various areas of the organization, including the design, production, and testing departments, where they had the opportunity to exchange ideas with professionals from R&D, quality assurance, and engineering. During the visit, they learned about some of the company’s most notable solutions, including the M5D-Airfox unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a solar-powered system used for maritime surveillance; smart satellite buoys for monitoring and estimating biomass in fisheries; and the Marine Acoustic Smart System (MASS), designed to optimize feeding in aquaculture facilities using acoustic detection technologies and artificial intelligence.
The visit gave participants the opportunity to analyze real-world examples of advanced technologies being applied in strategic areas of defense and security, as well as to learn about experiences in technology transfer and industrial development within a highly innovative business environment.
His activity is part of the DIRETIC Master’s Program’s professional visit series, which aims to complement academic training with firsthand knowledge of leading organizations and technology projects, thereby fostering the exchange of experiences among academia, government, and industry.