Robosys Automation Secures Offshore Wind Vessel Retrofit Contract
(FCS) Twin Axe High Speed Support Vessel (HSSV), with its flagship VOYAGER AI advanced maritime autonomy software.The vessel, built in 2015 to Lloyd’s Register classification standards, is powered by twin Caterpillar C32 engines with direct drives and is equipped with an Alphatron autopilot, Böning control system, Bosch Rexroth ship controls, and a Hydrosta bow thruster system.This integration will be the second such type using Robosys’ VOYAGER AI into a CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel), having previously retrofitted a similar Damen 26m CTV with the VOYAGER AI
Robosys Wins Contract For USV Integrated Maritime Autonomy Solution
, and safely perform over-the-horizon data gathering operations.Robosys Automation’s VOYAGER AI Autonomous Navigation System provides a single, integrated user experience, featuring Mission Planner, Situational Awareness featuring Radar, AIS and Tracks overlaying of ENC S57 Charts, with AutoPilot Control featuring Routing, Waypoints, Loiter, Collision Avoidance, Obstacle Avoidance, and Anti-Grounding.In addition, Robosys’ recently launched USV Remote Control Waistpack will be provided to extend the USVs capabilities, through delivering full wireless remote control in any weather conditions
LARS: Not Just a Simple Handling Tool
. It also ensures optimum spooling of the tow cable on the winch.“Video data and other sensor data can be monitored remotely by an operator,” says Crocker. “During towing operations, the winch is programmed with a safe-depth mode: when commanded in an emergency, the winch and KATFISH autopilot will bring the KATFISH up to a safe depth below the vessel. These autonomous safety features built into our LARS allow for safe remote operation of the systems over low bandwidth data links.”DeepOcean's patented LARS has been specifically developed for the 24-meter long USV Challenger
FLANQ Debuts USV for Maritime Surveillance, Special Forces Ops
and adaptability across a wide range naval mission scenarios, including single-use, making it a valuable asset for naval special forces.Powered by dual FLANQ-designed vectored jet drives, Q-RECON achieves agile manueuvrability and burst speeds of up to 30 knots. Its navigational suite includes onboard autopilot, GPS, IMU, and optional dead-reckoning capability for operations in GNSS-denied environments. At the core of its mission versatility is FLANQ’s proprietary Q-KONTROL and Q-MIND hardware and software stack, enabling simplified, in-theatre payload reconfiguration and autonomous route planning&m
Baltic Sea Cable Break an Accident, says Sweden
hitting the lock and the anchor drops," Ljungqvist said. "In this case we can say 'No, it wasn't a hybrid attack'."Ljungqvist said the ship dragged its anchor for more than 24 hours."We can see that the speed drops. The anchor pulls the ship in one direction, but the autopilot compensated for it," he said, adding that the crew had failed to notice this.Swedish police seized and boarded the Vezhen the day after the cable was damaged in Sweden's exclusive economic zone.A second vessel, the Silver Dania, a Norwegian cargo ship with an all-Russian crew, was seized
Simulation Training Profile: Chris Hearn, Memorial University
sitting to? Is it onboard the ship? Is it a tool? Or is it almost like another crew member not under articles, but it's there to be used? I'm very interested to see how that plays out.”When it comes to autonomy, Hearn points out that there is autonomy onboard already: “the good old autopilot versus autonomy 101, and unmanned engine rooms and these sorts of things.”“[To be clear], I am absolutely not advocating for replacement of people onboard the ships, and I don't think that'll happen realistically,” said Hearn. “We may get to a point where you have
SEA-KIT Set to Deliver X107T Uncrewed Surface Vessel to ThayerMahan
, developed by SEA-KIT to integrate with the company’s proprietary G-SAVI virtual helm station, that will enable deployment of large, towed arrays and sensors down to 3,000 meters. The company has also further developed G-SAVI, taking the technology another step towards becoming a fully classed autopilot system whilst continuing to advance its situational awareness suite, SEA-KIT said.ThayerMahan plans to use the USV to support the introduction of the technology into government service, as well as for its own activities in the US and international waters."X107T’s hi-tech specification
HydroSurv Sells Three REAV-16 USVs to MSeis
and associated training and support services to the marine surveying industry. "The sale represents a breakthrough into new applications that combine MSeis technology with HydroSurv’s USV platforms," HydroSurv said.The USVs sold to MSeis are equipped with NaviSuite Kuda Core autopilot technologies provided by EIVA.The REAV-16 USV is the smallest product in HydroSurv’s range and is designed to operate in a wide range of inland and sheltered water environments.“HydroSurv is delighted to welcome MSeis to a growing list of customers adopting our Rapid Environmental Assessment
Cyprus Subsea Seaglider Fleet is Ready for Action
world,” said Daniel Hayes, Managing Director, CSCS Ltd.Equipped with a variety of sensors, Cyprus Subsea’s gliders acquire ocean profile data such as temperature, salinity, and dissolved oxygen, as well as biogeochemical, biological, and acoustic data. Pilots on shore manage the on-board autopilot system and sensor payload configuration via satellite.Cyprus Subsea is taking a flexible approach to provision of its new Seagliders, with related services including mission planning, launch/recovery, piloting, maintenance, training, in addition to data management, analysis and reporting all available
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