OceanAlpha demonstrates marine USV technology in Middle East debut
OceanAlpha, a leading innovator in uncrewed marine technology, recently concluded its L25 uncrewed surface vessel (USV) demonstration held at Port Rashid, Dubai, from 26–29 May. The event, supported by strategic partners SINO and Sitech Gulf, showcased tailored solutions addressing critical needs in offshore energy, hydrographic surveying and smart port development across the Middle East.
The event combined static displays of the vessel at the marina with dynamic demonstrations of autonomous navigation, sensor integration and real-time data collection.
The L25 USV demonstrated its multi-sensor hub capability, integrating Teledyne Marine’s T20 multibeam sonar, EdgeTech Marine’s 4125 sidescan sonar, and Teledyne PDS software. With Trimble Centrepoint RTX signal correction, the system achieved four centimetre positioning accuracy, making it a very fitting solution for complex offshore oil & gas and marine survey challenges. During dynamic trials, the vessel simultaneously executed seabed mapping, sediment analysis and underwater structure detection.
End-to-end workflow
Real-time data from these operations was streamed to the indoor remote operations centre (ROC), where attendees viewed synchronized displays of navigation paths, sonar scans and seabed maps, demonstrating how the USV’s end-to-end workflow can enhance efficiency in energy and maritime sectors.
“The Middle East’s focus on energy infrastructure and smart port development aligns perfectly with our USV capabilities,” said Pinestone Shi, general manager of OceanAlpha. “By demonstrating how the L25 can enhance efficiency in tasks such as pipeline inspection or coastal mapping, we aim to support the region’s vision for technologically driven maritime growth.”
