Exail Announces First Sale of DriX O-16 Transoceanic Uncrewed Surface Vessel

08.01.2025

Exail is proud to announce the first sale of its DriX O-16, a transoceanic Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV). Designed for long-range maritime operations, it has been acquired by an Indo-Pacific customer operating in the civil sector.

Automated Fueling-At-Sea Test Completed for Unmanned Surface Vehicle Program

19.12.2024

The DARPA No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program recently completed a successful first test of at-sea refueling designed for use with the program’s Defiant unmanned surface vessel (USV). The USV Defiant is intended to operate autonomously for long durations at sea and is designed from the ground up with no provision, allowance, or expectation for humans on board. US Navy PMS-406 (the Unmanned Maritime Systems Program Office) and USV Squadron 1 (USVRON-1) conducted the test in partnership, using two of the PMS-406 experimental USVs: Ranger and Mariner.

Robosys Automation, ACUA Ocean, and OREC Secure Innovate UK Grant Funding for Collaborative Autonomy Project for USV and ROV MASS Operations

17.12.2024

Advanced maritime autonomy developer, Robosys Automation, supported by USV manufacturer, ACUA Ocean, and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC), have jointly secured grant funding through Innovate UK.

ACUA Ocean Successfully Launches its USV Pioneer Vessel

17.12.2024

The UK-based autonomous unmanned surface vessel (USV) developer ACUA Ocean has successfully completed the test launch of the USV Pioneer from its base at Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth. The launch of the USV Pioneer is a milestone achievement for ACUA Ocean as it sees its maiden vessel go to water for the first time.

Shom Chooses the DriX H-8 USV to Strengthen its Hydrographic Capabilities

16.12.2024

The Shom (French Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service) has confirmed the acquisition of the DriX H-8 surface hydrographic drone, developed by the French company Exail, a global leader in robotics and maritime technologies.

Autonomous Mine Hunting Technology Trialled on the Clyde

16.12.2024

The Royal Navy has taken a step closer to deploying autonomous mine hunting technology on front-line operations after a successful trial with an autonomous boat in Scotland.

Nordic USV Secures First of Class HydroSurv REAV-47 for Deep Water Profiling

28.11.2024

Building on a transformative first year of uncrewed operations in Norwegian waters, Nordic USV and HydroSurv today announced the extension of their partnership with a 60-month lease agreement for the newly launched REAV-47 platform. This strategic advancement follows Nordic USV's successful first year with the REAV-28 'USV Nordy', which has been extensively fielded with more than 100 oceanographic monitoring missions from the vessel’s home port of Bergen.

LSU Engineering, Chance Maritime Collaborate on Uncrewed Underwater Research

14.11.2024

In an old quarry near Lafayette, La., an uncrewed boat is dropping a remote-controlled robot down to the bottom of a lakebed before retrieving it and returning to shore. If a passerby stumbled upon this scene, he or she might think it was something out of a spy movie. Instead, it’s a cutting-edge project that shows how advanced robotic systems can help monitor and protect marine environments, as well as inspect and maintain offshore infrastructure.

SeaTrac and Sonardyne Gather Data from the Gulf of Mexico Loop Current System

24.09.2024

Important oceanographic data from Atlantic Ocean currents in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico has been gathered fully remotely, thanks to Sonardyne technology and an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) supplied by SeaTrac Systems.

Reach Remote 1 Named ‘Ship of the Year 2024’ at SMM

03.09.2024

REACH Subsea’s ground-breaking uncrewed surface vessel, REACH REMOTE 1, has today received the Skipsrevven Ship of the Year 2024 award at the SMM exhibition in Hamburg. The 24-metre REACH REMOTE 1is the first of a pair of uncrewed offshore surface vessels designed and delivered by Kongsberg Maritime to Norwegian company REACH SUBSEA ASA.

C-Power and Open Ocean Robotics to Test Innovative USV ‘Data Muling’ Concept During Demonstration of SeaRAY Ocean Energy System

25.07.2024

The upcoming field test of C-Power’s industry-leading SeaRAY autonomous offshore power system (AOPS) at the PacWave South wave energy test site off the Oregon coast will include co-demonstration of an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) from Open Ocean Robotics, the companies announced today.

Reach Subsea collaborates with Equinor for Reach Remote USV Qualification Program

26.06.2024

Reach Subsea AS has entered into an agreement with Equinor to conduct technology qualification program for the Reach Remote USVs. Reach Subsea’s USVs, Reach Remote 1 and 2, have entered the final testing stage. This contract confirms the qualification pilot program necessary to validate their intended operations, with financial support from Equinor.

USVs Set to Collect Water Pollution Data in SW England Pilot

06.06.2024

A consortium of British marine technology companies has secured Innovate UK funding to deploy non-invasive Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) for water quality monitoring in three key South West regional ports; Dartmouth, Falmouth and Plymouth.

NORBIT Introduces Autopilot Solution for USVs and ASVs

27.05.2024

NORBIT introduces an Autopilot Solution for USVs and ASVs equipped with a NORBIT integrated multibeam echo sounder. NORBIT AutoPilot enables fully automated line planning without operator intervention. The vehicle is remotely controlled using NORBIT’s data acquisition software DCT, which initiates data recording upon reaching the first survey line. Once the current line is completed, the USV will seamlessly transition to the next survey line. This innovative solution offers a convenient and efficient method for collecting survey data.

Forssea Robotics Introduces New ARGOS-X Hybrid ROV Specifically Made for USV Applications

28.03.2024

Forssea Robotics is pleased to introduce its newborn ROV specifically developed for USV integration and shallow water deployments. ROV has been optimized for offshore wind O&M applications with ability to conduct faster surveys in the water column up to +2.5 knts current. The ARGOS-X ROV will be equipped with Forssea full autonomy software suite and compatible with Starlink real-time remote supervision through any web browser.

Fugro to Support Middle East’s Expanding Needs for Ocean Data with its High-tech, Low-carbon Emissions Uncrewed Vessels

25.03.2024

Following the successful launch of the Middle East's first fully remote survey vessel in 2022, leading Geo-data specialist Fugro has announced the arrival of its Blue Shadow® class uncrewed surface vessel (USV), in the Middle East. Crafted for precise hydrographic mapping and bathymetry surveys, the Blue Shadow® will play a crucial role in addressing the rising demand for accurate hydrographic data in the Middle East, where infrastructure development, port expansion, and coastal management initiatives are at an all-time high.

Exail Introduces New Transoceanic Uncrewed Surface Vessel with Multi-robot Deployment Capabilities

12.03.2024

Exail, a leading provider of maritime autonomy solutions, has unveiled its new transoceanic Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), the DriX O-16. Benefitting from an autonomy of 2,500 Nm and a unique naval architecture that enables the USV to withstand the most severe ocean conditions, the new DriX O-16 has been designed for long-duration operations (up to 30 days) and can deploy multiple payloads and subsea assets.

Saildrone Unveils the New Surveyor

11.03.2024

Saildrone is excited to unveil the first of a new generation of Surveyor-class unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), purpose-built for autonomous deep-water ocean mapping missions and maritime defense and security missions. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti was on-site at Austal USA in Mobile, AL, on Monday to inspect the vehicle, ahead of these new USVs being tested under contract to the US Navy. A lighter, leaner design to optimize speed, power, and payload for long-range, long-endurance autonomous ocean mapping and maritime security.

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