University of Plymouth Contract For USV Integrated Advanced Maritime Autonomy Solution

Marine autonomy: a critical element of UK defense University of Plymouth Contract For USV Integrated Advanced Maritime Autonomy Solution

2025-08-22 Source: Press release 1 min Reading Time

The University of Plymouth has contracted UK-based Robosys Automation to integrate its VOYAGER AI navigation software into a C-Enduro unmanned surface vessel, as part of a Royal Navy-backed project to expand the use of autonomous maritime systems.

Robosys’ VOYAGER AI navigation and control system will enable the C-Enduro to conduct extended over-the-horizon data-gathering missions(Source: RoboSys) — Robosys’ VOYAGER AI navigation and control system will enable the C-Enduro to conduct extended over-the-horizon data-gathering missions
(Source: RoboSys)

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract to Robosys Automation to supply an integrated maritime autonomy package for a C-Enduro unmanned surface vessel (USV) named Bauza. The vessel will be used for hydrographic and oceanographic surveying as well as training.

The project is supported by the Royal Navy, which has commissioned the university to deliver the platform. Robosys’ VOYAGER AI navigation and control system will enable the C-Enduro to conduct extended over-the-horizon data-gathering missions.

According to the company, the software provides mission planning, situational awareness tools including radar and AIS overlays, and functions such as routing, waypoint navigation, collision avoidance, and grounding protection. A wireless remote-control unit will also be supplied to allow local operation from nearby vessels or shoreside stations, in addition to the university’s Remote Operations Centre.

Professor Chris Fogwill, Executive Dean of Science and Engineering at the University of Plymouth, said marine autonomy is a critical element of UK defense and resilience capabilities. He noted Plymouth’s recent designation as the National Centre for Marine Autonomy and said the integration of VOYAGER will strengthen the university’s research and training capacity in this field. Integration of the system into the Bauza USV is scheduled for the third quarter of 2025.

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