Unmanned Surface Vessel Powers Innovation in Offshore & Port Operations

OceanAlpha completed a demonstration of its L25 Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) at Port Rashid, Dubai, highlighting customized solutions for offshore energy, hydrographic surveying, and smart port development throughout the Middle East.

Supported by strategic partners SINO and Sitech Gulf, the event combined static displays of the vessel at the marina with dynamic demonstrations of autonomous navigation, sensor integration, and real-time data collection.

The USV demonstrated its multi-sensor hub capability by integrating Teledyne Marine’s T20 Multibeam Sonar, EdgeTech Marine’s 4125 Side Scan Sonar, and Teledyne PDS software. Using Trimble Applanix’s Centrepoint RTX signal correction, the system achieved 4 cm positioning accuracy, making it an ideal solution for complex offshore oil and gas and marine survey challenges.

During dynamic trials, the vessel simultaneously executed seabed mapping, sediment analysis, and underwater structure detection.

Pinestone, GM of OceanAlpha, commented, “The Middle East’s focus on energy infrastructure and smart port development aligns perfectly with our USV capabilities. By demonstrating how the L25 can enhance efficiency in tasks like pipeline inspection or coastal mapping, we aim to support the region’s vision for technologically driven maritime growth.”

Real-time data from these operations streamed to the indoor Remote Operation Centre (ROC), where attendees viewed synchronized displays of navigation paths, sonar scans, and seabed maps, demonstrating how the USV’s end-to-end workflow can enhance efficiency in the energy and maritime sectors.