RON Camera System Upgrade Underwater Observation Enabled by Upgrade to COLLINS Class Submarine Camera System BlueZone has completed an upgrade to the underwater observation camera system for the COLLINS Class submarine. First introduced to the COLLINS Class in 2006 the RON II camera concept was created by collaboration between BlueZone Group (then UVS) and the […]
Saab Seaeye Cougar XT for Royal New Zealand Navy Exceptional Launch and Recovery System for safe launch and recovery The Saab Seaeye Cougar XT Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) is now operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) from HMNZS Manawanui. The Cougar XT has the best power, thrust and payload in its class, with […]
REMUS Demonstrates Operational Flexibility (Again!) REMUS 100 Deployed from MH-60 Helicopter The REMUS Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) story of class leading flexibility and adaptability continues to grow with a demonstration by the US Navy in the Pacific, building on the innovation of a Royal Navy demonstration in the Atlantic (see link below). In a US […]
Saab MuMNS ROV for MMCM Program World’s first fully-integrated unmanned mine countermeasures system France and the United Kingdom have collaborated in a programme to assess and develop a “Maritime Mine Counter Measures” (MMCM) capability comprising unmanned systems operating remotely, at a stand-off distance from mother ships or, through a command-and-control centre, either on board ship or […]
Seaeye Falcon for Aquaculture Applications Ideal for aquaculture work, a third Seaeye Falcon has been delivered to Chile-based Underdeep Solutions Reliability when working in extremely remote locations is a key reason for selecting the Seaeye Falcon for aquaculture applications. The Seaeye Falcon is rated the top underwater robotic vehicle in class worldwide, and Chile-based Underdeep’s […]
Unmanned Underwater Vehicles in the Maritime Domain Launch of Navy Remote and Autonomous System & Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2040 The Royal Australian Navy has become very serious about the contribution newer technologies can make to the Navy’s future capabilities. On 9 October 2020 Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan launched the Navy’s Remote and […]
Work Inspirations Visit In December BlueZone was pleased to host a ‘Work Inspirations’’ visit from Youth Express. Youth Express coordinate work placements for approximately 2000 students from 26 high schools in the Hunter Valley each year. Mechatronics Engineer Dan Robins spoke with the students and Technician Joe Smith organised demonstration of a Double Eagle Remotely […]
Australian Maritime College Visit REMUS Reliable Ocean Robots Support Innovative Training Darren Burrowes and Andrew Hazell were pleased to be hosted by Chris White, Manager of Defence and Autonomous Systems at AMC Search at the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Launceston. BlueZone visited AMC on December 8 to discuss collaborations on Autonomous Maritime Systems (AMS), […]
Enhancing Australia’s Port and Harbour Security Unmanned Surface Vehicles Beyond Human Performance Australia’s ports are the critical nodes for exports and imports moved across the oceans. With a coastline of over 59,000 kilometres, an exclusive economic zone of over eight million square kilometres, and other maritime interests to support throughout the region, there is a […]
REMUS Demonstrates Operational Flexibility REMUS 100 Deployed from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle In an event hosted in the Royal Navy carrier HMS Princes of Wales, the Future Maritime Aviation Force Accelerator Day brought together experts from the navy, MOD and industry to meet and discuss the vision for drone operations. Brigadier Dan Cheesman, Chief Technology Officer […]
