Conference Agenda

Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are increasingly deployed for complex subsea missions. These operations range from geophysical mapping to dexterous manipulation and demand the simultaneous coordination of vehicle piloting, payload configurations, and spatial task supervision. However, current navigation software remains centered on vehicle piloting, relegating spatial analysis, payload management, and intervention control to disconnected tools. This fragmentation introduces significant operational overhead and compromises data traceability. To address this gap, this paper proposes a modular framework with open architecture that integrates Geographic Information System (GIS) capabilities directly into the ROV mission lifecycle. Abstracting the core mission logic from the spatial visualization layer, the proposed framework provides a unified pipeline for mission planning, real-time monitoring, and post-mission analysis. The operational viability of this approach is assessed as a proof of concept through a progressive validation campaign comprising controlled water tank trials and open sea deployments. Results, supported by qualitative feedback from domain experts, show that the architecture handles dynamic payload reconfigurations and provides real-time spatial projection. Finally, embedding GIS as a native operational layer establishes a fluid and traceable workflow across diverse marine robotic scenarios.