GONDAN Launches Its First Uncrewed Surface Vessel

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At the GONDAN shipyard in Figueras, Castropol, the launch of its first unmanned vessel took place. This is an advanced uncrewed surface vessel (USV) for USV A/S, a Norwegian company formed by three leading companies in the offshore sector: DeepOcean, Solstad, and Østensjø Rederi.

This vessel, designed by Salt Ship Design to carry out underwater maintenance and inspection missions, is 24 meters long and 7.5 meters wide and is equipped with a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system with 500 kWh batteries. The vessel has a system of sensors, cameras, and antennas on board that will allow it to carry out underwater inspection work, such as the launch and recovery of underwater vehicles (WROV) capable of diving to a depth of 2,000 meters in a completely remote way. The Norwegian company Remota A/S, which specializes in remote operations and semi-autonomous maritime services for the offshore and marine industries, will provide the onshore Remote Operations Center (ROC), from where the operation of the vessel and the submarines it deploys will be controlled.

This new USV represents a significant technological advance that will enhance operational capabilities in maintenance and inspection work, offering high-performance solutions for missions in the marine environment and a reduction in C02 emissions of more than 90% compared to other conventional vessels.

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