1、Unique Group Survey Equipment1Navigating the Future:USV SustainabilityJack R.Dougherty,MSMGlobal Head of USV,Unique GroupOceanology24USV Sustainability2USV Market OutlookUSVs currently generate 2 billion per year globally and estimated to increase by an average of 5%per year to 2030.Global USV Marke
2、t Forecast by Application($Millions)Application202220232024202520262027202820292030CAGR%(2023-2030)Defense1504156016191680174418111880195220263.8Commercial5285706146627137678258879547.6Total2032213022332342245725782705283929804.9USV Sustainability3Rise of AutonomyIncreased SafetyIncreased Seaways Lo
3、gisticsWork-life BalanceReduced Carbon EmissionCustomer SatisfactionHuman LimitationsUSV Sustainability4Conventional vs.Autonomous Survey$5,000 per day$15,000 per dayAdvantages of Autonomous SystemsUSV Sustainability5Survey DurationOperational EfficiencyData QualityConfigurable PayloadsNoise LevelEa
4、se of Mobilization&OperationNoise LevelsUSV Sustainability63035404550556012345678910USV Results200 KHz300 KHz400 KHz405060708012345677.58200 KHz Port300 KHz Port400 KHz Port200 KHz Std300 KHz Std400 KHz Std24m Vessel ResultsUSV Sustainability7But what about the modern mariner?Maritime Technology Shi
5、ftUSV Sustainability8Steam Vessels(Manual)Commercial(Semi-Automated)DigitalisationSaferMore efficientMore sustainable operations where data and connectivity are key enablersUSV Sustainability9IMO Levels of Autonomy,May 2021MASS Degree 1Ship with automated process and decision supportSeafarers on boa
6、rdSome operations automated and at times unsupervised with seafarers ready to controlMASS Degree 2Remotely controlled ship with seafarers on boardControlled and operated from another location.Seafarers available on board to take control and operateMASS Degree