Ashtead to rent Maritime Robotic USVs for maritime data acquisition

Offshore staff

ABERDEEN, UK — Ashtead Technology has signed a multi-year rental agreement with Maritime Robotics, a provider of unmanned technology solutions.

Under the terms of the agreement, Ashtead Technology will be a rental partner for Maritime Robotic’s Otter unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) for high-quality maritime data acquisition.

The Otter is the smallest member of Maritime Robotic’s USV family with a footprint of 200 x 108 x 81.5 cm and a weight of 55 kg. The company says the Otter's catamaran design and the tightly integrated survey sensors makes this system a cost-effective, turnkey solution for bathymetric surveys in sheltered waters.

Phil Middleton, Ashtead Technology’s head of survey and robotics, said, “This investment marks our first step into the supply of autonomous technology solutions for unmanned offshore survey operations. Autonomy is a key enabler for risk reduction, cost efficiency and reduced environmental impact."

01.31.2023