DEFENCE

Blue Ocean Marine Tech Systems has a proven ability to operate with both the British and Australian Defence Forces.

Since 2019, we have been demonstrating the benefits of AUVs in defence areas such as threat detection, force projection, force protection, intelligence gathering, indications and warnings, and border protection.

A strong and credible reputation for delivering reliable and efficient services has underpinned strong relationships with key government sectors.

Blue Ocean Marine Tech Systems maintains defence-ready environments. As required, our people hold appropriate clearances, our UK facility is defence ready (List X) and we hold Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership in Australia.

Australia

  • Completed several multi-glider, 30-day remote data acquisition surveys

  • New Bibra Lake workshop facility officially opened by Chief of Navy and WA Minister for Defence Industry on 15 November 2021

  • Provided Iver3 AUV capability demonstration and training to Defence personnel 

  • Successfully demonstrated MTS AUV capabilities at Winterfest 2021 Defence showcase event

  • Completed Centre for Defence Industry Capability assessment process

  • Currently custodian and providing service and maintenance for the RAN glider fleet

  • RAN has been using this technology on board its hydrographic survey vessels since 2020: click here to view the full story

United Kingdom

  • Participated in HECLA phase 1 and 2 sea trials (funded by DSTL)

  • Awarded defence R&D grant funding

  • Exhibited at Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) trade show as part of ‘Team Defence Australia’

Case Study: RAN Seahorse Project

  • RAN acquired 5 Teledyne Slocum G2 gliders

  • Performed operational training for RAN personnel

  • Provided long term training to selected RAN personnel at the Perth workshop

  • Multiple deployments performed to demonstrate capability of gliders

  • 266 glider water days, 5880 km in glider tracks and 9139 glider profiles completed

Case Study: MASSMO 3 (Metocean data) and 4 (PAM)

  • Provided a Slocum G2 glider for metocean data collection in one of the largest simultaneous deployments of RAS

  • Demonstrated glider ability to operate in severe adverse weather