Voyis and Canada’s Ocean Supercluster collaborate on pioneering OASIS Project
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Voyis and Canada’s Ocean Supercluster collaborate on pioneering OASIS Project

Voyis, a leader in ocean imaging solutions, has introduced its latest venture, the OASIS Project. Funded by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster’s UK Collaborative Ocean Innovation Solutions programme, in partnership with Innovate UK, this groundbreaking initiative aims to transform marine environmental surveys. By uniting the expertise of Canadian and UK ocean technology specialists, the OASIS Project promises to set new standards in marine conservation and innovation.

The OASIS Project, which stands for Over-horizon Awareness of Seafloor Imaging Surveys, addresses the pressing need for efficient and cost-effective monitoring solutions in the face of escalating demands for sustainable ocean resource management. With both the Canadian and UK governments committed to defining marine protected areas (MPAs) and bolstering environmental regulations, the need for advanced monitoring technologies has never been more urgent.

The project comprises a consortium of esteemed partners, including Voyis, the University of Southampton, AutoNaut and the National Oceanography Center (NOC). In partnership with the University of Southampton, Voyis will enhance its imaging products with onboard machine learning and remote survey awareness capabilities. This high-end technology will be integrated into the NOC’s Autosub autonomous underwater vehicle, enabling remote over-the-horizon seafloor image surveys through the AutoNaut wave-powered USV.

Long-duration AUVs and advanced imaging sensors

“Our collaboration with esteemed partners from the UK marks a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance the cost-effectiveness of ocean monitoring with innovative optical technologies,” said Chris Gilson, CEO of Voyis. “The OASIS Project embodies our commitment to developing solutions that not only meet the evolving needs of the commercial sector but also contribute to the sustainability of our oceans.”

The OASIS Project aims to address the limitations of current ocean monitoring methods, which often rely on costly crewed surface vessels and tethered remotely operated vehicles. By leveraging long-duration autonomous underwater vehicles and advanced imaging sensors with data automation technologies, the project seeks to reduce costs, minimize environmental impact and enhance the scalability of marine environmental surveys.

Beyond its marine conservation implications, the OASIS Project has significant commercial potential. Voyis plans to offer a range of services and software products, including autonomous environmental survey and data analysis services, as well as new software for data interpretation and remote awareness. These offerings will benefit marine researchers, environmental agencies and industries such as offshore wind, oil and gas and marine construction, which are increasingly adopting remote survey operations.

The OASIS Project represents a collaborative effort to tackle the critical challenges facing our oceans today. By uniting expertise from Canada and the UK, Voyis and its partners are set to take meaningful strides towards a more sustainable future for our marine ecosystems.

The OASIS Project seeks to tackle the shortcomings of current ocean monitoring methods, which frequently rely on costly crewed surface vessels and tethered remotely operated vehicles. (Image courtesy: Voyis)
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