Ocean Energy Applied sciences, Inc. stated Tuesday it had acquired a further quantity order from Sulmara, an offshore companies agency, of WAM-V 16 uncrewed floor autos (USVs) “making this the biggest single order of WAM-Vs up to now.”
“The order, valued at $1.6 million, underscores OPT’s dedication to offering revolutionary and sustainable options for the offshore business. As a consequence of demand, manufacturing is already underway to assist and can enable for income recognition this fiscal yr,” OPT stated.
Based on OPT’s web site the VAM-V 16 USVs are fitted to small to medium marine information assortment initiatives
“The WAM-V 16, recognized for its unparalleled versatility and distinctive efficiency, will allow Sulmara to proceed to redefine the best way that marine information is collected. Designed to adapt to numerous marine environments and functions, the WAM-V 16 presents unmatched reliability, maneuverability, and modularity that empowers distant marine operations like by no means earlier than,” OPT stated.
Sulmara will use the WAM-V 16 in varied subsea functions, together with hydrographic survey, distant inspections, UXO detections, and environmental monitoring, throughout many markets, together with world offshore wind growth.
“Our funding in a fleet of bespoke WAM-V USVs is marking one other pivotal step in our ongoing mission to decarbonize the offshore business,” commented Sulmara’s COO, Carlo Pinto. “This strategic transfer not solely demonstrates our dedication to environmental sustainability but in addition consolidates our position as an business pioneer in adopting revolutionary options.
“The collaboration with OPT is proof of their unwavering assist and alignment with our environmental and forward-thinking objectives. Collectively, we goal to pave a greener path ahead for the offshore sector.”