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BlueZone provides specialised support for ADF Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) including Saab Double Eagle, Hydroid REMUS, Teledyne SeaBotix/Oceanscience, Liquid Robotics Wave Glider, MARTAC MANTAS and WAM-V. With over twenty years’ experience in robotic systems support and multiple deliveries to Navy and Army projects, BlueZone is well positioned to provide a sovereign capability for RAS engineering and development to meet developing ADF needs and challenges for future unmanned maritime systems projects.
For other markets including Offshore Oil & Gas, Oceanographic Science, Hydrographic Survey and Water Resources BlueZone offers a wide underwater technology product portfolio representing leading underwater equipment product manufacturers. We “service what we sell” and workshops in Newcastle and Perth provide local service and support for our full product range. Our application engineering team provides design, product development and integration of products for new and existing underwater and maritime systems.
Our image gallery provides a sample of BlueZone activities in technology for Australia’s deep oceans, coastal seas and inland waterways.
BlueZone Engineering Manager, Mr. Daniel Robbins supporting BlueZone System Engineer and Reservist, Hamish MacDougal by receiving the Honourable Mention Award from SQNLDR Katilyn Percival.
The BlueZone exhibitor booth displaying the Robotic and Autonomous systems at Land Forces 2024.
HII has successfully built and delivered two REMUS 620 uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for enhanced high-resolution ocean floor mapping. The REMUS 620 is the first medium-class UUV designed to deliver a comprehensive range of above- and below-water capabilities over long distances. (Image credit: HII)
Acting prime minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles MP with BlueZone Director Neil Hodges BlueZone Group stand at the Indian Ocean Defence Symposium at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Western Australia. (Photo: Andrew Green)
Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force Rear Admiral Touri Sasaki and BlueZone Director Mr Neil Hodges holding the REMUS 300 model at IODS 2024 (Photo Credit: BlueZone Group)
HMAS Huon (II) decommissioning ceremony fitted with a Double Eagle MDS vehicle (Photo credit: BlueZone).
SeeByte’s Capability Delivery Manager, Sean Slee with the RNZN during SeeTrack training this week. (Image credit: RNZN).
Dr. Peter Ramsay presenting Klein’s latest SpectralAi software at the AHS event in Perth, WA. (Photo credit: Dr. Peter Ramsay).
BlueZone Team deploying the SEABER YUCO-SCAN from a jetty during the trials at Lake Macquarie, NSW.
Ocean Data Technologies Inc. preparing the mooring with Teledyne Marine’s ADCP (Photo credit: Teledyne Marine).
HII’s REMUS 620 is the longest reaching UUV, with a design for greater efficiency and modularity (Photo Credit: HII).
HII’s REMUS 620 UUV conducting the surface run during the recent sea trails (Photo Credit: HII).
MARTAC’s Devil Ray T-38 USV is based on a high-performance dual sponson platform that was multiple world records for manned speed and stability (Photo Credit: MARTAC).
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 23, 2023) A Miniature Aerial Missile System launches from a MARTAC T-38 Devil Ray USV, attached to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s Task Force 59, during Exercise Digital Talon in the Arabian Gulf. U.S. Naval Forces Central Command recently completed Exercise Digital Talon, demonstrating the ability of unmanned platforms to pair with traditionally crewed ships in “manned-unmanned teaming” to identify and target hostile forces at sea. (Photo Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Justin Stumberg).
The FUSION dual five function manipulator arms provide a full ten degrees of motion (Photo Credit: SRS).
The torpedo canister containing the Yellow Moray system onboard the Virginia class submarine USS Delaware as part of the end-to-end UUV mission (Photo credit: Submarine Readiness Squadron 32).
HII’s REMUS Medium UUV loaded into the torpedo tube during the first launch and recover mission onboard the U.S. submarine (Photo Credit: Submarine Readiness Squadron 32).
SEABERs Micro AUV YUCO deployed by an Uncrewed Air System during the REPMUS exercise in Portugal (Photo Credit SEABER).
The BlueZone team & James Barratt from Blueprint Subsea celebrate a successful 3 days at the Indo Pacific Expo 2023 in Sydney.
Nick Devine from SRS showcasing their latest ROV vehicle
Seaber’s YUCO-SCAN micro-AUV being displayed on the BlueZone booth.
SUEX and Blueprint’s Diver Propulsion Vehicles and Artemis Pro Diver Navigation Systems are designed to meet the Military Diving capabilities.
SUEX and Blueprint’s Diver Propulsion Vehicles and Artemis Pro Diver Navigation Systems are designed to meet the Military Diving capabilities.
Kraken MP-SAS on Royal Netherlands Navy REMUS 100 heading out to REPMUS Naval Mine Warfare operating areas off Sesimbra, Portugal (Photo Credit: Kraken Robotics).
Strategic Robotic Systems' Fusion– AUV Mode (Photo Credit: SRS).
Stork Remote System for Teledyne RDI StreamPro ADCP (Photo Credit: STORK).
2023 STEM Expo - Choose your Future.
Students attending 2023 Hunter School STEM Expo (Photo Credit: Newcastle Herald)
OceanTools D10 DyeTector® - Three channel subsea dye detection system.
The US Navy “Hybrid Fleet” Concept. Photo credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dawson Roth.
Fusion Strategic Robotic System ROV (Photo Credit: SRS).
A Teledyne RDI Workhorse 600 ADCP recovered after deployment in Indonesian waters. Biofouling on ADCP instruments can be eliminated for the life of the instrument using ClearSignal™ coating.
The Coastal Data Predictive Program (CDIPS) at Scripps Institute of Oceanography and Severn Marine Technologies presented improved buoy performance through the use of ClearSignal. Photo credit: Severn Marine Technologies.
A group photo of all the attendees of the AHA 2023 conference at the Panthers Penrith Rugby League Club.
The AHA 2023 Conference hosted in Penrith, Australia on the 22nd – 25th May.
The base configuration Devil Ray T24 (T24) is designed as a high performance ASV capable of burst speeds up to 50 kts, open ocean cruising ranges up to 600 nautical miles.
Seaber's YUCO Micro-AUV
Seaber’s YUCO, a micro-sized underwater vehicle travelled 32km from the UK to France across the English Channel.
World’s Largest Saab Seaeye Falcon Fleet
HunterNet Chairman’s Awards Dinner – 2022 Winners
International Women’s Day 2023: #EmbraceEquity
Defence, an overseas OEM and a sovereign Australian SME success story
HII’s only “seahawk” green REMUS 6000 was used by Paul Allen’s quest for sunken warships.
HII and RNZN staff members learning about the REMUS 300 sensors and payloads. Photo credit: HII Unmanned Systems.
The Wave Glider sub-unit is being used to tow the KraitArrary and other devices making it ideal for ubiquitous, persistent and silent ocean sensing.
MARTAC’s Devil Ray T38 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV)
The Wave Glider celebrates the anniversary for the record-breaking journey across the Pacific Ocean
HII introduces the REMUS 620 UUV
BlueZone Group’s Lead Engineer Daniel Robins and Saab Australia Project Manager Arran Brown in front of the AUV62-AT.
Elizabeth Karpiel, BlueZone Group CEO, with Meryl Swanson MP, Member for Paterson, at the AIDN Australian Sovereign Capability Showcase
Daniel Robins, Engineering Manager for BlueZone Group
Cruising through the valley with ease
WAM-V Uncrewed Surface Vehicles in competition at Penrith Lakes, Sydney 2022.
Katie & Rachel representing BlueZone at Land Forces 2022.
Mitchell Hinchcliffe at the SUT Evening Technical Meeting in Perth, WA.
The BlueZone stand at the 2022 Hunter Student STEM Expo.
BlueZone Group service team in Newcastle: Ben Grace, Paul “Monty” Montgomery, Callum Baker, Joe Smith and Grant Maddison.
Next-gen mine countermeasure capability, with Gavin Henry and Peter Newnham from Thales, and Neil Hodges from BlueZone Group
The Double Eagle SAROV a safe, versatile and cost-effective hybrid system that can perform both detection and disposal of maritime explosives
BlueZone’s sales team with Mark Hegarty (Left), Rachel Picasso, Katie Kelly, and Andrew Hazell at the Indo-Pacific Expo 2022.
Dr Paul Butcher performs surgery on a white pointer to insert an acoustic tag.
A Canadian explosive ordnance disposal team detonates a World War II German naval mine after safely removing it from the wreck of a German minelayer worked by them and U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8. EODMU-8 is participating in Open Spirit, a multinational operation that disposes of mines and other ordnance remaining on the seabed from World War I and World War II to reduce the risk to navigation, fishing and to the environment in the Baltic Sea.
BlueZone staff members Curtis Schur (left) and Grant Maddison visiting Teledyne Marine in Denmark.
A Royal Australian Navy sailor conducts a survey in waters off Pangaimotu Island, Tonga, as part of Operation Tonga Assist 2022
Andrew Roth working at ATSA servicing a Double Eagle.
Saab Multi-Shot Mine Neutralisation System (MuMNS) Deployed from USV
Retrieval of a REMUS 100 Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) as a part of an UUV search and calibration training event conducted during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 in Southern California.
Littoral and Riverine multibeam echo sounder mount for the Geospatial Survey Systems (GSS).
HII8217s LDUUV Proteus recovered and captured by the prototype platform Pharos during a demonstration on the Pascagoula River
OPT’s WAM-V ASV is an innovative class of autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) that uses an articulating suspension system to minimize structural loading (Photo Credit: OPT).
The KraitArray™ provides impressive performance with reduced power consumption, weight, drag, and cost in comparison to the traditional line and towed arrays.
Work Experience 2022. Students gained hands-on experience in our 2022 work experience program
BlueZone Group’s New Project Manager
Saab Seaeye Festival of Speed
MARTAC T38 USV approaches Point Perpendicular at Jervis Bay.
MARTAC T12 USV is prepared for demonstration at Jervis Bay.
Liquid Robotics SV3 Wave Glider bound for sea trials off Newcastle NSW
RADM Quinn, Head of Navy Capability, accepts a New Generation REMUS 100 model from BlueZone Group CEO, Neil Hodges.
Next Generation REMUS 100 completes first service in September 2020 adding to BlueZone's capability to support Navy Unmanned Maritime Systems.
Senator Hollie Hughes and BlueZone CEO Elizabeth Karpiel formally open the Unmanned Maritime Systems Support Centre.
Senator Hollie Hughes together with Mark Donaldson VC (Boeing Australia), Darren Burrowes (CTO BlueZone) and Elizabeth Karpiel (CEO BlueZone) at the opening of the Unmanned Maritime Systems Support Centre.
BlueZone Group is pleased to provide support to Saab Australia for the management of operation, repair and maintenance of the AUV62-AT Intermediate Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Target.
BlueZone supports Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Broadcast & Alarm System equipment for CIC Systems of Spain including 1MC (General announcing), 6MC (Intership), 5MC (Flight Deck Announcing) and 75MC (Decontamination Station).
The Teledyne Oceanscience Z-Boat enables remote-control or autonomous data collection and survey in rivers, lakes and coastal locations.
Double Eagle Mk II Mine Disposal System Automatic Tension Control Winch. The ATC Winch is manufactured and serviced in Australia by ATSA Defence Services.
REMUS 100 Man Portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicle. Supplied for Project SEA1770 Rapid Environmental Assessment and supported in Australia by UVS.
Double Eagle Mk II maintainer training conducted for the Royal Australian Navy by ATSA Defence Services. The RAN has operated the Double Eagle Mk II since 2000 and it remains one of the most advanced mine disposal systems in the world.
Double Eagle Mk II Mine Disposal Vehicle undergoing test in the ATSA Defence Services test tank. The Double Eagle MDV operates with six degrees-of-freedom and comprehensive testing before and after service ensuring full functionality and performance.
Double Eagle Mk II Mine Disposal Vehicle embarked in HOUN Class Minehunter Coastal at Jervis Bay, NSW. ATSA Defence Services provides support to the RAN for operations around Australia.
Double Eagle Mk II Mine Disposal Vehicle undergoing test in the ATSA Defence Services test tank. The Double Eagle MDV operates with six degrees-of-freedom and comprehensive testing before and after service ensuring full functionality and performance.
Double Eagle Mk II Mine Disposal Vehicle undergoing test in the ATSA Defence Services test tank. The Double Eagle MDV operates with six degrees-of-freedom and comprehensive testing before and after service ensuring full functionality and performance.
REMUS 100 Man Portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicle being launched from a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat. Supplied for Project SEA1770 Rapid Environmental Assessment and supported in Australia by UVS.
ATSA Defence Services provides engineering services to enable re-design of system components to address obsolescence issues.
UVS supported Shark Mitigation Services in development of the Optus “Clever Buoy”, an innovative device for detection of sharks at beaches. Clever Buoy is the first breakthrough innovation in shark detection technology in over 60 years.
ATSA Defence Services supported Elemental Energy Technologies Ltd in development of the SeaUrchin Marine Power Generator. Designed, manufactured and tested in Australia and awarded a National Engineering Excellence Award by Engineers Australia in 2012.
Testing of the Clever Buoy sonar detection technology at Sydney Aquarium. World first testing showed that sharks could be detected using sonar and established the reference data for the development project.
The Dual Diver CCTV System enables two person dive teams to reliably operate two video cameras and two lighting sources at depths up to 200m. Fully designed and developed by UVS the Dual Diver CCTV System meets the demanding requirements of dive teams.
The WG01 Wave Glider Recovery Device was developed by UVS to meet the needs for Royal Australian Navy operation of Liquid Robotics wave Gliders in the harsh conditions off the West Australia coast. The WG01 enables safe and rapid recovery of Wave Gliders.
The SeaUrchin Marine Power Generator under test in the ATSA 250,000 litre test tank at Newcastle, NSW. The SeaUrchin generator is capable of generating 2kW at flow speeds of 2.4m/s.
DL25 Extended Memory And Control (EMAC) for long term data logging and remote control of Teledyne RDI Channel Master ADCPs. The DL25 developed by UVS, working closely with customers to meet their need to deploy and manage ADCPs in remote locations.
Double Eagle Mine Disposal Vehicle Tether Connector Mk II. The hybrid electrical - fibre connector was developed by ATSA to simplify and speed connection to Double Eagle vehicles. Variants are in-service with Swedish, Finnish and Danish navies.
Liquid Robotics Wave Glider on training mission off the Big Island of Hawaii. The persistent ocean sensing capability of the Wave Glider has revolutionised gathering of data from the oceans.
Liquid Robotics Wave Glider on training mission off the Big Island of Hawaii. The Wave Glider is propelled by the sub-unit that uses only wave energy for limitless movement in the ocean.
Teledyne Benthos Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). The Benthos ROV is a low-logistics vehicle that is ideal for police and maritime security tasks.
Launch of a REMUS 100 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). The REMUS 100 is the benchmark system for man-portable AUV operations.
Teledyne RDI Marine Measurements ADCP family. Since original development in the 1980s the RDI Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler instruments have been the leading examples of Doppler technology for measurement water in motion and motion in water.
Launch of oceanographic instruments. UVS offers wide portfolio of oceanographic instruments from leading global suppliers.
Deployment of Teledyne Benthos glass spheres in protective cases that provide an economical and reliable way for deep mooring of ocean instruments.
Servicing of a Moog Focal multi-pass electrical and fibre optic slip ring. UVS has established specialised facilities for slip ring service in Australia.
UVS offers a wide range of underwater connectors to meet customer connectivity requirements in subsea and all underwater applications.
Servicing of a Moog Focal multi-pass electrical and fibre optic slip ring. UVS has established specialised facilities for slip ring service in Australia.