As a developer of cruise missiles and recon systems, and with the US government as a key customer, it’s fair to say that Virginia-based Leidos has cut its teeth on defence solutions. However, the company’s latest unmanned unwater vehicle (UUV), the Sea Dart, is designed to support both naval and commercial customers, undertaking tasks ranging from […]
Uncrewed surface vessel (USV) developer Exail reports that it has sold its first DriX O-16 transoceanic USV to an unspecified commercial customer in the Indo-Pacific region. The sale was agreed shortly after the launch of the monohull unit, which has been designed for the collection of hydrographic, geophysical and environmental data. Fashioned from infusion […]
A team-up between boatbuilder/USV manufacturer Tuco Marine and maritime survey tech company EIVA aims to establish an all-in-one autonomous package for subsea asset inspections, matching a Tuco-built ProZero 8m Naval Intelligence USV to EIVA’s ViperFish remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV). In practice, the USV would sail to an area of interest, towing and remotely launching […]
South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) – a ‘consortium’ of three Further Education colleges from Southampton, Eastleigh and Fareham, UK – confirms that it has ordered a pair of remotely controlled ‘digital training vessels’ (DTVs). The DTVs will enable students to learn skills related to remote surveying, patrolling, monitoring and even search and rescue (SAR): both […]
VideoRay is anticipating a shake-up of its ROV inspection offerings following its acquisition of Blue Ring Imaging, a Florida-based producer of 3D photorealistic marine environment simulations for drone operations. VideoRay will now incorporate Blue Ring’s products into its 700mm x 400mm Mission Specialist Defender ROV, with the goal of eliminating the need for experienced operators […]
Offshore and subsea tech developer Unique Group is preparing to launch two new uncrewed surface vessel (USV) types, the Uni-Mini and Uni-Max. Both models have been engineered for surveying operations, and tailored to meet “diverse optional needs across challenging environments”, the group says. Built in carbon fibre, the Uni-Mini measures a compact 1.68m x 0.8m […]