Resources
8 Essential Questions for Procuring Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs)
An eight-point procurement guide outlining the critical questions to ask USV manufacturers and suppliers across all maritime sectors
What Can You Actually Put on a USV? Payload Types Across Maritime Missions
From sensors to sonar, see how USV payload types are adapted for very different maritime missions across science, survey, and operations
Combat USVs in Naval Warfare: Roles, Control, and Constraints
A concise, realistic explanation of combat USVs, covering roles, command and control, sensors, weapons, survivability, and naval integration.
Understanding Autonomy Levels Across USVs and ASVs
A practical, operations-focused explanation of autonomy levels in USVs and ASVs, examining control modes, HITL oversight, and real-world maritime constraints
Pipeline and Cable Inspection Support USVs Explained: Surface Roles, Subsea Assets, and Operational Reality
A practical explanation of how USVs support pipeline and subsea cable inspection by enabling ROVs and AUVs through surface positioning, communications, and mission coordination
Get to Know USV Size Classes: Small, Medium, Large, and Fleet-Classes Explained
Clear explanation of USV size classes and how payload, endurance, logistics, and mission scope drive platform selection in ocean science and marine operations
Collision Avoidance for USV: Practical Constraints, Compliance, & Real-World Implementation
A technical look at USV collision avoidance today, including COLREGs interpretation, sensor fusion, human oversight, and the constraints that shape real deployments.
Port Security Solutions and Maritime Defense
Ports and maritime facilities require specialized security and defense solutions to address various surface, subsurface, and aerial threats. Systems supporting mine detection and clearance, mine countermeasures (MCM), explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), C4ISR integration, counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS), and underwater acoustic intelligence are key to maintaining operational stability and situational awareness in maritime environments
NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000: A Complete Guide for Marine Electronics Networking
From environmental sensors to sonar systems, modern marine technology depends on reliable, real-time data exchange. NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 are the foundational communication protocols that enable this interoperability between onboard instruments. This guide explains how both standards work, their differences, and how they’re applied across ocean science, unmanned systems, and commercial marine operations.
