Built by Manor Marine, the Oceanus17 autonomous vessel arrives in Plymouth for final fitout and payload integration
ZeroUSV has taken delivery of the first vessel in its next-generation Oceanus-class uncrewed surface vessel (USV) range, marking a significant milestone in the company’s autonomous maritime programme. The first Oceanus17, measuring 17 metres in length overall, was delivered following the successful completion of factory acceptance tests. Built by Manor Marine at its Portland shipyard, the vessel has now arrived at ZeroUSV’s headquarters at Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth, UK. There, it will undergo final fit out, payload integration and commissioning ahead of its official naming ceremony on 12 August.
Oceanus17 is the latest and largest USV in ZeroUSV’s growing Oceanus range and builds on the proven engineering and operational experience of the highly successful Oceanus12 class. The Oceanus17 has been designed for long-range, persistent, over-the-horizon operations across multiple domains including – defence, maritime security, offshore survey and science.
With a world class leading level of operational endurance in excess of 50 days and a range of more than 5,000 nautical miles. The Oceanus17 importantly incorporates a payload capacity of 4,000Kg, a 20ft ISO-compatible payload bay complete with 30kW dedicated payload power. The integration flexibility for multiple payloads allows operators to rapid install and configure complex payload systems for the specific mission profile required, and the ability to re-role the vessel in a very short period.
Oceanus17, is a fully robotic vessel and incorporates level 4 autonomous navigation capability, delivered using MarineAI’s, GuardianAI autonomy suite. This proven autonomy suite includes the integration into the complex robotic systems used throughout the vessel. Whilst, the USV’s dual redundant system architecture eliminates the risk of single points of failure and provides the necessary resilience required for over the horizon persistent operations in the harshest and most demanding of maritime environments.
Matthew Ratsey, Managing Director of ZeroUSV, said: “The completion of the first of class Oceanus17 USV marks a very significant milestone for ZeroUSV and demonstrates the companies ability to react to market demand and iterate proven designs and deliver proven world class USV technology at pace. Just over a year ago Zero USV was launching the first Oceanus12 class USV,15 months on the results of being able to iterate at pace are clear for all the see From design through to construction in such a short timeframe demonstrates ZeroUSV ability to deliver at pace.
“Oceanus17 significantly expands what operators can achieve at sea. Its combination of endurance, range, payload capacity, available payload power and ISO-compatible modularity creates a highly flexible platform that can be rapidly configured for defence and commercial missions, while providing the resilience and autonomy required for persistent, over-the-horizon operations.”
Designed, engineered and built in the UK, Oceanus17 further strengthens the company’s Oceanus portfolio while reinforcing Plymouth’s position as the National centre for maritime autonomy and sovereign maritime innovation.
Oceanus17 offers:
• Operational endurance in excess of 50 days
• A range of more than 5,000 nautical miles
• Payload capacity of up to 4,000 kg
• A 20ft ISO-compatible payload bay
• 30 kW of dedicated payload power
• Level 4 autonomous navigation using MarineAI’s GuardianAI autonomy suite
• Dual-redundant systems designed to eliminate single points of failure
