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Aerial view capturing the hues of a blue-green ocean with rolling waves.
A perspective view of the Mariner X USV

The Mariner X

THE MARINER X UNCREWED SURFACE VESSEL (USV)
is a versatile vessel with enhanced endurance and payload capacity for advanced offshore and coastal operations. Its cutting-edge technology and design offers a truly modular USV with its leading autonomous functionalities and highly customizable back deck for mounting and integrating a wide range of payloads.

Unique payload
capabilities

The Mariner X can carry and integrate a variety of payloads, depending on the application. The back deck has a railing system that allows for easy mounting of custom payloads. With two actuated moonpools, and two dedicated fixed-sensor positions, the Mariner X ensures high-quality data collection. The advanced navigation and control system enables seamless integration, communication, and situational awareness between the various payloads, the USV, and the operator.

Built for the
future

The hull is made of high-density polyethylene, offering a durable and near-maintenance free construction capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions. The Mariner X has a robust design, maximizing stability and providing optimal conditions for data acquisition. The Mariner X has a large fuel capacity allowing the vessel to operate up to 25 days without refuelling. The vessel's core hardware and delicate equipment is housed in a temperature controlled radome, protected from harsh weather conditions.

Safe navigation
towards autonomy

The Mariner X can execute autonomous and remote-controlled operations. The Maritime Robotics Autonomous Navigation System is tightly integrated with sensors and payload systems. It captures essential information, enabling safe execution and oversight of every operation. It can be controlled remotely or autonomously, according to a predefined mission plan. The vessel is equipped with a backup propulsion system, ensuring safe navigation.
A side view render of the Mariner X
9000 mm
3000 mm
A front view render of the Mariner X
2500 mm

Primary Specifications

Dry weight 5000 kg
Top speed* 12 kts
Fuel capacity* 25 days
Payload capacity* 1200 kg
High-bandwidth communication LTE (4G)
Situational awareness Camera / AIS Class B / Radar
*Depending on conditions and payload integrations.

Optional Specifications

Data capturing software SeaCapture
Additional communication links MBR / Starlink
Enhanced situational awareness SeaSight / AIS Class A / VHF

Durability and longevity

The Mariner X is a high-performance vessel tailored for both offshore and coastal operations. With a hull made of high density polyethylene, the Mariner X is capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions with its reliable and robust construction. requires minimal maintenance. High density polyethylene, known for its durability and longevity, requires minimal maintenance and offers a nearly unsinkable build. Capable of being launched from a port for standalone operations or deployed from a vessel-based davit, the Mariner X offers operational flexibility that meet the diverse requirements of its users.

Protected core hardware

The vessel’s core hardware is housed in a temperature controlled room and the navigation and communication systems are secured under a protective, temperature controlled radome. This ensures protection against harsh weather conditions, allowing the Mariner X to operate offshore for days at a time without harming critical equipment. This includes the vessel’s standard equipment such as a GNSS Compass, Class B AIS, Radar, Cameras, onboard control systems, and communication modems, as well as any additional features available. The situational awareness system combined with its backup propulsion adds layers of safety, making the Mariner X a dependable platform for advanced maritime operations.

Customizable payload integrations

The large back deck is capable of carrying more than a ton's worth of payload, depending on conditions and the payload integrations, greatly expanding the vessel’s operational capabilities. The back deck includes a railing system, facilitating the attachment of custom payloads such as water sampling systems, ROV and AUV Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS), deck generators, winches and cargo. This adaptability makes it suitable for various applications, from environmental monitoring to vessel support in offshore construction.

Precise data acquisition

Equipped with two moonpool elevators and two dedicated sensor positions, the Mariner X offers great flexibility in sensor deployment and enhances data quality, a critical aspect for surveying and scientific research. Its flat hull design combined with the moonpool elevators, bow thrusters for precise slow speed navigation, and the option to add a Seakeeper to further stabilize the vessel, provides the stability and clearance for precise survey work.

Front view of a black Mariner X USV approaching in the open ocean.

The Mariner X is made of a durable and water-resistant material.

Side view of an orange-colored Mariner X USV in the open ocean.

The Mariner X is one of the most universal and customizable USVs on the market.

Side-aerial view of the orange-colored Mariner X USV in the open ocean.

The large back deck and rail attachment system allow for the mounting of AUV LARS.

Side-back view of the Mariner X USV navigating the open ocean.

The Mariner X can carry and integrate a variety of payloads.

Aerial top sided view of the orange-colored Mariner X  navigating the ocean.

The Mariner X is capable of reaching a speed of 14 knots.

Rear view of the Mariner X USV, featuring the back deck with an access door to the engine and a customizable railing system for various payloads.

The back deck has a railing system that allows for easy mounting of custom payloads.

Mariner X USV close-up to the antennas and radome.

On the Mariner X, delicate equipment is protected by a weatherproof radome.

Aerial view of the Mariner X USV in coastal waters.

The Mariner X can execute autonomous and remote-controlled operations.

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Eirik Moholt

Project & Product Manager Mariner USV Class