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Autonomous Surveyor USV - based on the MARTAC MANTAS T12 platform

Fast, Agile Usv for Commercial Hydorgraphic Survey and Environmental Monitoring Applications Including Advanced Operations Such as Swarm Surveys at Offshore Wind Farms

The Autonomous Surveyor is a next-generation USV offering new levels of operator control flexibility with full and semi-autonomous, and human-in-the-loop operations. With speeds up to 35 knots and flexible payload configuration including the innovative integrated Hydrographic Survey System, this state-of-the-art USV is ideal for marine data acquisition and environmental monitoring applications offshore, as well as in coastal areas, ports and harbours.

Description

Autonomous Surveyor is based on a fully electric MANTAS T12 USV from MARTAC Systems Inc. It is a 3.6-metre ‘X-Class’ vessel, mobilised with Subsea Europe Service’s integrated Hydroacoustic Survey System (iHSS). The combination unlocks the unprecedented speed, agility and operational capabilities that can transform the marine survey workflow to improve data quality and reduce costs.

New next-generation high-speed autonomous survey platform, with low environmental impact

  • Accelerate and optimise complex marine data acquisition workflows with the MANTAS T12 turnkey marine survey solution from Subsea Europe Services.
  • Experience new levels of operator control flexibility, full & semi-autonomous, and human-in-the-loop operations.
  • Solar power (optional), open architecture and modular design allow rapid integration of customised payloads for diverse project requirements.

Key features

  • Fast, rugged and lightweight marine data acquisition solution that can easily be launched from any vessel of opportunity or from shore, with a transit speed of 30 knots
  • Seamless unification of iHSS ensures fast mobilisation and the highest possible data quality, including full compliance with IHO S-44 Special/Exclusive Order
  • Fully electric propulsion with swappable batteries delivers unmatched performance and agility while reducing the CO2 footprint of marine data acquisition
  • High-performance envelope delivers unrivalled resilience in environments and conditions where other commercial USVs are unable to operate
  • Enables new cost and time-saving business models including ‘autonomous swarm survey’ applications with multiple interconnected USVs managed from a crewed or uncrewed mothership

MANTAS T12 commercial applications include:

  • Bathymetric mapping and asset inspection
  • Anti-Piracy
  • Port and Harbor Security
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Search & Rescue
  • Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief (HADR)
  • Transport Logistics – Oil Platform Support
  • Scientific monitoring – NOAA
  • Fisheries monitoring

The future of marine monitoring and hydrographic survey

A USV with unmatched capabilities, the MANTAS T12 is set to enable the development of entirely new approaches to marine data acquisition and maritime domain awareness procedures. These include swarm surveys, where several MANTAS T12s managed by an onsite ‘mothership’ can by synchronised to carry out hydrographic surveys faster and with greater coverage than standard survey vessels. MARTAC has already proven the efficiency of swarm surveying in several live trials. Looking forward, MARTAC and Subsea Europe Services are working closely to level up the autonomous capabilities of the T12, with the iHSS playing an important role in creating a solution that can be operated by organisations that don’t have in-house operational expertise.

Design characteristics

  • Patented aerodynamic/hydrodynamic carbon fibre catamaran hull design for stability and superior manoeuvrability for precision missions
  • Self-righting and gator (decks awash) capable (T8 & T12) proven to operate and survive in high seas
  • Fourth-generation MANTAS System with associated high reliability, low maintenance modular engineering
  • Turnkey system including companion C2 system (TASKER) and comprehensive Mission Command Center (MCC)
  • Launch and recover Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from the deck
  • Integrated launch & recovery system from the ship, shore or boat

About MARTAC

Maritime Tactical Systems Inc. (MARTAC) represents the accumulation of years of advanced control technologies, cutting-edge avionics, U.S. Navy surface and aviation experience coupled with hands-on exposure to extreme high-performance offshore powerboat technology. This collective experience resulted in the development of the Man-portable Tactical Autonomous System (MANTAS™). MARTAC is recognised as a key innovator in the development and manufacture of Unmanned Maritime Surface Vessels. Founded in 2012, it offers a wide range of USV solutions for the domestic and international military, scientific, and commercial markets.

In addition to our focus on the Mantas T12, Subsea Europe Services can support European customers on enquiries about any MARTAC USV model.

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Habitat Mapping, Hydrography, Infrastructure, Offshore Renewables, Oil & Gas

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Europe

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USVs - Unmanned Surface Vehicles

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