To help support its global survey operations, Blue Ocean Monitoring Ltd. has purchased a new L3Harris Technologies Iver3 AUV.
Capable of operating up to 200 meters, the Iver3 AUV delivers extremely accurate survey data, while significantly reducing project cost, time and risk. The AUV is small enough and light enough to be deployed by a single user from small work vessels or directly from shore.
“The Iver3 AUV is a powerful addition to the expanding range of innovative technology we operate, and the services we can provide,” says Keith Wallace, chief commercial officer of Blue Ocean Monitoring.
Maritime
Maritime
Disaster responders use EMILY USV to provide aid in Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian
Following Hurricane Dorian’s destruction in the Bahamas last month, disaster responders used the Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard (EMILY) robotic lifeguard to provide islanders with medical care and supplies.
The remote-controlled USV is equipped with high-definition sonar and sophisticated sensors, which revealed underwater debris that could cause navigational hazards. Disaster responders were also able to map a safe passage through Marsh Harbor— a town in Abaco Islands, Bahamas—using the vehicle’s specialized software.
Within just two hours, the USV was ashore distributing critical supplies, and over the course of a week, EMILY mapped more channels in other storm-ravaged areas of the Bahamas.
From Unmanned Systems Magazine: Europe looks to unmanned systems for mine countermeasure work
As increasing demands continue to be placed upon naval forces across the contemporary operating environment, European maritime forces are on the verge of successfully exploiting autonomous mine countermeasure (MCM) technology to not only save levels in manpower but also extend operational effectiveness.
From Unmanned Systems Magazine: Researchers work to improve communications for unmanned underwater vehicles
As the development of autonomous watercraft progresses, engineers and designers are busy making sure these devices can communicate effectively.
In time, these vessels will become as ubiquitous a part of the seascape as those piloted by humans. Swarms of them will patrol harbors, support military missions, conduct search-and-rescue operations, transport goods, and nearly every other maritime operation for which their presence would prove practicable.
Sea Machines, Metal Shark introduce new autonomous vessel
Sea Machines and shipbuilder Metal Shark have introduced a new 29-foot autonomous vessel, the Sharktech 29 Defiant welded-aluminum monohull pilothouse vessel, which is being offered through Metal Shark’s “Sharktech” autonomous division.
The Sharktech 29 Defiant is equipped with OEM-integrated, Sea Machines technology that offers a full range of advanced capabilities, including active control and collision avoidance.
With Sea Machines' system onboard the vehicle, several modes of operation are possible, including traditionally manned, reduced-crew or unmanned autonomous operations to deliver “human-in-the-loop” navigation during both line-of-sight and over-the-horizon operations.
AUVSI's Unmanned Systems and Robotics Database: An overview of commercial unmanned maritime vehicles
Unmanned vehicles operating in the maritime domain can be grouped into three main categories: Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), and Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs). Each vehicle type offers unique capabilities which support a wide range of commercial applications.
Oceans Unmanned, DARTDrones train NOAA personnel on UAS operations
Seven NOAA ship officers and Navigation Response Team members recently received training on UAS operations from Oceans Unmanned and DARTDrones at the NOAA Marine Operations Center in Newport, Oregon.
Conducted over the course of two days, training included classroom instruction, as well as hands-on flights that focused on research and mapping missions conducted from vessels. Students also practiced launch and recovery procedures, and programmed mapping missions from the deck of the NOAA Ship Hi‘ialakai while alongside the marine facility.
Schiebel's Camcopter S-100 UAS completes maritime surveillance demonstration in Finland
Schiebel has announced that in late August, its Camcopter S-100 UAS performed a five-day maritime surveillance demonstration aboard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Turva in the Gulf of Finland, as part of test trials by the Border and Coast Guard Division of the Finnish Border Guard.
Flying both during the day and at night, the UAS completed a variety of tasks including searching, locating and recognizing objects, as well as surveillance for maximum situational awareness.
The test was part of the ongoing Valvonta2 -project (Surveillance2), which is being led by Finnish Border Guard, and funded by European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).
General Dynamics Mission Systems introduces new Bluefin-12 autonomous UUV
During Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2019, General Dynamics Mission Systems introduced its new Bluefin-12 autonomous UUV.
Building off of the Bluefin autonomy, the Bluefin-12 is capable of completing long endurance, high-consequence and changing missions for users by leveraging shared Bluefin Robotics' core capabilities, increased mission modularity and embedded intelligence.
