Fugro has signed a contract with Kooiman Engineering and Van Oossanen Naval Architects for the naval design of Blue Prism, a next generation uncrewed surface vessel.
The USV is specifically engineered for operations in both coastal and offshore environments, and will combine a low carbon footprint with high quality data collection, weather resilience and endurance characteristics, according to Fugro.
Available to clients in 2023, Fugro’s Blue Prism will acquire bathymetry and sub-bottom data using hull mounted sensors, while also having the ability to tow multiple geophysical sensors.
Blue Prism will reduce risk and accelerate project delivery in offshore wind, hydrographic charting and coastal resilience, added the company.
Perry van Oossanen, managing director and naval architect at Van Oossanen Naval Architects, said: “We are thrilled to be part of this exciting project in which the best technics in Dutch ship building are combined in this new uncrewed ultra-efficient vessel.
“To re-think the design and lay-out of a vessel without a crew is a dream come true for a naval architect.”
Maarten Kooiman, director of Kooiman Engineering, added: “The collaboration between Kooiman and Van Oossanen has already led to innovative solutions, and we are pleased to be able to help Fugro take the next step in uncrewed vessels.”