Building on the success of the previously announced NPS contract, which included installing AT&T 5G technology on a PowerBuoy, this new order focuses on integrating advanced subsea sensors into a PowerBuoy equipped with OPT’s latest Merrows™ suite for AI capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) across platforms and utilizing communication technologies from AT&T for NPS. The PowerBuoy will provide continuous, autonomous monitoring and data collection capabilities in one of the world’s most strategically significant maritime environments.
This deployment will contribute to NPS’s series of Field Experimentation exercises, designed to test and refine technologies that improve situational awareness and operational efficiency for naval operations. The PowerBuoy will play a critical role in these exercises, offering a robust, resilient platform that supports persistent surveillance and secure communications in maritime settings. Permits are pending; the integrated system will be deployed in the late Fall.
“Receiving this contract from NPS underscores the growing recognition of our PowerBuoy technology as a vital tool for enhancing maritime security and operational capability above and below the surface,” said Philipp Stratmann, CEO of Ocean Power Technologies. “This collaboration with NPS not only builds on our previous successes but also pushes the boundaries of what autonomous maritime technology can achieve. We are proud to continue supporting the Joint Force’s efforts to advance MDA and secure communication networks. The results from this deployment will also further demonstrate the ability to deploy PowerBuoys as 5G communication nodes across the coastline of the United States.”
The contract represents a significant milestone in OPT’s expanding partnership with the US warfighter community and reinforces the Company’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving demands of maritime security, safety, and environmental monitoring.
