Fugro’s Blue Prism USV will be able to tow sensors in addition to deploying hull-mounted ones (source: Fugro)
Fugro has signed a contract with Kooiman Engineering and Van Oossanen Naval Architects in the Netherlands for the design of ‘Blue Prism,’ its next-generation uncrewed surface vessel (USV)
Engineered for operations in coastal and offshore environments, Fugro said Blue Prism “will combine an ultra-low carbon footprint with high-quality data collection, weather resilience and endurance characteristics.”
Available to clients in 2023, Blue Prism will acquire bathymetry and sub-bottom data using hull-mounted sensors while also having the ability to tow multiple geophysical sensors.
“Capable of beyond line-of-sight operations, it will be the first low-carbon autonomous vessel to combine these characteristics and sensors,” Fugro claimed.
“Together with Fugro’s smart data management software, the speed and endurance of Blue Prism will reduce risk and accelerate project delivery in offshore wind,hydrographic charting and coastal resilience.”
Fugro global director marine site characterisation Frank Koopman said, “Autonomous vessels will play an important role in the future of the survey sector by improving safety, reducing carbon emissions, and delivering high quality data more efficiently.”
