Sulmara delivers unique robotic solution for UXO investigations

By utilizing an uncrewed asset, the field operational team was able to navigate a towed body through a challenging environment. The WAMV-16 USV allowed the field ops team a better vantage to assess hazards with a more maneuverable vehicle than if a traditional vessel was used. The WAMV-16 USV allowed the field ops team a better vantage to assess hazards with a more maneuverable vehicle than if a traditional vessel was used. 

The Sulmara USV field operations team established a mobile Remote Operating Centre (ROC) and continually monitored the USV's onboard control system to ensure safe navigation through constrained areas, including jetties and docks.  Dredging equipment and other infrastructure added to submerged hazards, such as buoys and ropes increased the complexity of the survey. 

The survey outcomes, include accurate bathymetric charts, high-resolution seafloor imagery, identification of multiple ferrous objects and potential UXOs, that will contribute to the port's safety and aid in future decision-making regarding UXO clearance, risk strategy and management.