GSTS and Open Ocean Robotics have successfully demonstrated an integrated autonomous surveillance system that signals a new era for coastal security. Conducted in the demanding waters off southern Vancouver Island, the live exercise showcased how two Canadian companies are advancing intelligent maritime defence through real-world uncrewed operations and AI-enabled decision support.
An Open Ocean Robotics solar-powered uncrewed surface vessel (USV) executed an autonomous ISR patrol across 12 square kilometres of active harbour waters. Operating alongside the vessel, GSTS’s OCIANA® artificial intelligence platform generated a protective intelligence layer that moved dynamically with the USV through heavy maritime traffic, maintaining continuous situational awareness throughout the mission.
“This demonstration shows how uncrewed systems and AI intelligence can deliver persistent maritime awareness,” said Julie Angus, CEO at Open Ocean Robotics. “Our USVs operate in areas that are difficult or costly for crewed vessels, and when OCIANA® can fuse our sensor data into a unified maritime picture, the result is a powerful operational tool for agencies that need to extend their reach and respond faster to emerging risks.”
The combined GSTS and Open Ocean Robotics approach transforms the USV from a standalone asset into a deployable intelligence node that can extend the reach of maritime agencies without increasing personnel exposure.
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