Integrated, Multi-Domain Port Security
. Credit: WavefrontWavefront’s Sentinel IDS Expeditionary Trailer. Credit: WavefrontLate last year, Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) announced a partnership with Mythos AI to integrate advanced AI-driven autonomy software across OPT’s fleet of WAM-V autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) and its PowerBuoy platforms that will be able to charge them. The aim is to accelerate the range of integrated aerial and subsea solutions the company can deliver to customers in defense, security and commercial sectors. The systems will leverage real-time edge processing, multi-sensor fusion and adaptive learning
OPT to Deploy Multiple PowerBuoys for US Coast Guard
Ocean Power Technologies has secured a contract worth more than $5 million to deploy and operate multiple maritime surveillance buoys for a U.S. Coast Guard mission under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.The contract covers the delivery and operation of MERROWS-equipped PowerBuoy systems to support a demonstration aimed at providing persistent maritime domain awareness off the coast of San Diego, California. Near-term delivery will include four maritime surveillance-equipped PowerBuoy platforms.The buoys will be integrated into the Department of Homeland Security’s chosen command, control
OPT, Mythos AI Partner Up for Autonomous Maritime Systems Boost
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has partnered with Mythos AI to integrate advanced artificial intelligence autonomy software across OPT’s WAM-V autonomous surface vehicles and PowerBuoy platforms.The partnership aims to enhance OPT’s operational performance and expand its range of integrated maritime solutions for customers in the defense, security, and commercial sectors, strengthening its position in the autonomous and intelligent systems market.Under the agreement, OPT and Mythos AI will integrate Mythos’s autonomy stack into OPT’s existing WAM-V fleet, with initial demonstrati
OPT Secures US Patent for Floating Marine Vehicle Charging System
to stabilize vessels during energy transfer, wired and wireless energy delivery mechanisms, and options for wave-powered self-sustaining energy generation.The innovation is core to OPT’s vision of scalable, intelligent offshore infrastructure. The floating charging station will integrate with the PowerBuoy platform, allowing it to serve as both a power generation node and a recharging hub.When combined, these systems will enable WAM-V AUVs to conduct long-duration missions with minimized downtime and no need for shore return, according to OPT.“This patent is a direct reflection of the innovation
OPT Signs Up Defense Customer for Multiple WAM-V USVs
of vehicles, integrated sensors, and operators as a contractor-owned contractor-operated (COCO) delivery in late Spring 2025.Due to the sensitive nature of the relationship, terms of the contract have not been disclosed.The award builds on the recent commercial success of OPT’s vehicles and PowerBuoy’s for autonomous Maritime Domain Awareness, Counter Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, and Mine Counter Measure Solutions in North America, Latin America, and the Middle East."We believe this agreement is further proof that our systems form an important part of building out the future of
OPT to Deliver AI-Driven PowerBuoy to US Customer
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has secured a contract for an AI-capable PowerBuoy for an immediate delivery in the United States.This contract enables the future integration of surface and subsea sensors, and the buoy will be deployed on the East Coast.Due to the confidential nature of the contract, further details have not been disclosed."In addition to the material growth of our WAM-V business, we are excited to continue growing our PowerBuoy business. We believe that providing persistent and resident monitoring offers a lot of opportunities for our solutions in research and security applications
OPT Scoops $2M PowerBuoy Order from Latin America
Marine power, data and service solutions company Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has booked $2 million order for its wave, solar, and wind power generation PowerBuoy from a customer in Latin America.OPT’s next generation PowerBuoy, to be delivered to unnamed customer, can be deployed for long durations in water depths ranging from coastal to deep ocean water and support payload above and below the surface.The systems can be equipped with a range of communication solutions."We are thrilled to add PowerBuoys to our offering in Latin America. This order builds on the growth of our WAM-V solutions
OPT Assembles PowerBuoy Bound for Naval Postgraduate School
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has finalized the main assembly of the AI-capable PowerBuoy for Naval Postgraduate School, ahead of shipment planned for early 2025.The full system, which includes installing AT&T 5G technology and integrating advanced subsea sensors into a PowerBuoy equipped with OPT’s latest Merrows suite for AI capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) across platforms, is now being readied for shipment.Once deployed, the PowerBuoy will provide continuous, autonomous monitoring and data collection capabilities in one of the world’s most strategicall
OPT Concludes Next-Gen PowerBuoy Ocean Trials
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has completed more than four months of offshore testing of its next generation PowerBuoy in the Atlantic Ocean off New Jersey.The solar and wind power equipped PowerBuoy also featured OPT’s proprietary artificial intelligence capable Merrows suite of solutions.The system maintained 100% data uptime and the state of charge of the batteries remained over 90% throughout the deployment, according to the U.S.-based company.During the deployment, several intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance demonstrations for potential customers were completed.Having operated
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