AI On The High Seas
The Royal Navy's bold step toward autonomy, in partnership with marine autonomous software developers, Marine AI.
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ACUA Ocean relocate to Turnchapel Wharf
ACUA Ocean's autonomous systems aim to delivery enhanced open ocean platform-as-a-service capabilities.
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Back-to-Back Ministerial Visits
We proudly welcomed two ministerial visitors this month to view the facilities at Turnchapel Wharf.
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Searegs begin USV Operation courses
Marine training provider have begun offering USV Operation courses tailored for skippers and mates of manned small commercial vessels, as well as owners, operators, and harbour authorities
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Navies eye self-driving boats for ‘dull, dirty and dangerous’ jobs at sea
The Times: BAE Systems and Thales are piloting autonomous craft off the coast of Britain for missions such as patrols, surveillance and mine hunting.
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Robot ships: Huge remote controlled vessels are setting sail
BBC News: It sounds like science fiction. Ocean-going ships with no-one on board. But this vision of the future is coming - and sooner than you might think.
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Delegates pay tribute to Turnchapel Wharf's development
UK Government and local officials recently visited Turnchapel Wharf and commented on the site's transformation and cutting edge work on-site.
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How Plymouth yacht company Aquamare Marine conquered Florida
From growing its workforce to expanding its global offering, real success is now on the horizon for Turnchapel Wharf-based Aquamare Marine.
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Fugro USV gets MCA approval
Fugro has expanded its 12-metre Blue Essence® uncrewed surface vessel (USV) fleet with the addition of Fugro Vaquita.
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Fugro expand their USV development
Fugro has announced it has reached a binding agreement for the acquisition of the remaining shares in SEA-KIT International, a long-standing partner in the development of hi-tech uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for low carbon emission maritime operations and research.
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SeaRegs to purchase new USV
Marine training operator SeaRegs purchase a new uncrewed surface vessel to be based at their Turnchapel Wharf facility.
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Hydrogen vessel set for trials
Testing for a revolutionary, autonomous, hydrogen-powered vessel is due to take place at Turnchapel Wharf in 2024.
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Fugro open ROV Training Centre of Excellence
Fugro's remotely operated vehicle (ROV) introductory training course at Turnchapel Wharf has received International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) approval, marking a significant milestone for the company and the offshore industry at large.
Find out moreFugro's USV receives MCA approval
The uncrewed surface vessel (USV) has received approval from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to operate the first USV with an electrical remotely operated vehicle (eROV) in UK waters.
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Aquamare Marine secure new funding
After expanding internationally in recent years, Aquamare Marine have secured new private funding to allow further company growth.
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Fugro continue USV testing from Turnchapel Wharf
With vessels engineered for operations in both coastal and offshore environments, Fugro continue to test their Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) from their Turnchapel Wharf hub.
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Yacht Havens support microplastic research project in Plymouth
A new method of removing microplastic from coastal waters is being tested at three Yacht Havens locations in Plymouth with the plan to roll this out to locations around the UK coast and beyond.
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Boaty McBoatface visits Turnchapel Wharf
Underwater robot Boaty McBoatface has arrived at Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth, following a 2000km underwater test as part of its Autosub Long Range (ALR) programme.
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Mayflower Autonomous Ship completes Transatlantic Voyage
After 3,500 unmanned miles, the MAS has arrived in North America after departing its homeport of Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth in April 2022.
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Krait Defence System added to USV tested in Plymouth
Krait Defence System integrated with MSubs’ Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) platform – a 9m length uncrewed vessel being tested at Turnchapel Wharf.
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Sea Trials for new Unmanned Surface Vessel
Another USV visits Turnchapel Wharf, the home of UK maritime autonomy, for sea trials and testing.
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UKHO Partners with Mayflower Autonomous Ship
The UKHO will provide navigation data for Mayflower Autonomous Ship during at-sea testing before departure for US coast
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Waste Shark on trial at Turnchapel
Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) that survey the surface of our seas, gobbling up litter, helping to keep our natural environment clean.
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Thales Group announced as Devon & Plymouth Chamber Patron
A global technology leader, Thales in the UK is committed to being at the forefront of the next great revolution in naval technology – Maritime Autonomy.
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Marine AI partner with autonomous litter collection workboat
Water Witch, pioneering manufacturer of marine litter collection workboats, has partnered with Marine AI to develop next generation autonomous vessels.
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First MMCM Demonstrator Delivered To The Royal Navy
The UK MoD's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) announced that the Royal Navy took delivery of the first Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) Future Mine Warfare System prototype.
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Marine AI Appoints Engaged Engineers as Distributor
Based out of Turnchapel Wharf, Marine AI are a software engineering firm specialising in AI software, delivering sensor-driven intelligence to enhance maritime capabilities on or below the the water.
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British Astronaut visits the Mayflower Autonomous Ship
Major Tim Peake met with the team behind the Mayflower Autonomous Vessel to discover how AI and automation technologies are being applied to both the space sector and the marine sector.
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SeaRegs Training course wins Princess Royal Award
SeaRegs Training, a maritime training & consultancy based at Turnchapel Wharf, designed, wrote, and taught the Riverside Safety Course, winning a Princess Royal Award for Thames Skills Academy.
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Re-Fish initiative to visit Turnchapel
We're delighted to welcome the re-FISH Project to Turnchapel Wharf on 22nd July as part of their Westcountry Roadtrip.
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Advanced autonomous buoy launched for Smart Sound Plymouth
A new Autonomous Data Buoy, developed by the Plymouth Marine Laboratory as part of the Smart Sound Plymouth project, has been launched from Turnchapel Wharf ahead of its deployment in the English channel.
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Renewable energy firm awarded £350k MoD Contract following Turnchapel Trials
WITT Limited, the South West of England based renewable energy tech company, has secured a £350k contract with the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) to develop energy harvesting technology for the subsea environment.
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Mayflower Autonomous Ship sets sail
Quietly and peacefully, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship slipped her lines at her homeport at Turnchapel Wharf for the final time this morning, and began her adventure sailing fully autonomously from Plymouth, UK, to Plymouth, Massachusetts.
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Spring Trials for AutoNaut's USV
Further sea trials have been conducted at on autonomous vessels at Turnchapel Wharf, with AutoNaut's green energy-powered USV being put through its paces.
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Star Trek style ship that may change the way we explore the oceans
Within the next few weeks, the world's most technologically advanced ship will slip its moorings in Plymouth and begin a pioneering 3,000-mile journey across the Atlantic.
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WEBINAR: Rewatch the IBM webinar on the MAS
WEBINAR: Mayflower - Robot-ship to seek out mysteries of the ocean.
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SeaRegs partners with Marine Society
A new partnership for the provision of maritime apprenticeships has been unveiled by the The Marine Society and SeaRegs Training Ltd.
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UKHO supports Mayflower Autonomous Ship project
Important geospatial data from the UKHO will support the first part of the vessel’s journey from Plymouth UK to Plymouth Massachusetts this spring.
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New connectivity partner for Mayflower Autonomous Ship
Devon business Slingshot Six Limited will provide a specialist autonomous vehicle connectivity services to the Mayflower Autonomous Ship.
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XOCEAN adopts GUARDIAN Vision by Marine AI
A leading international USV operator has recently adopted Marine AI’s Artificial Intelligence software to enhance their Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) situational awareness.
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2020 Sea trials programme for tpgroup’s autonomous navigation system
Testing concludes for TPGroup's patent pending Northstar (N*) autonomous navigation system.
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VIDEO: Crewless ship powered by AI to recreate Mayflower’s 400-year-old journey
The year 2020 marks four centuries since the Mayflower carried some of the first European settlers across the Atlantic ocean to North America. To commemorate the anniversary, another vessel is recreating that voyage, but as Roxana Saberi reports, this journey will look and feel much different – thanks to the help of artificial intelligence.
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Marine autonomy specialist moves into premises at Turnchapel Wharf
A Devon business who specialise in using Artificial Intelligence for manned and unmanned vessels has moved into a new head office at Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth.
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Contract sees cutting-edge autonomous minehunters for Royal Navy
Cutting-edge autonomous minehunters will change the way the Royal Navy counters the threat of sea mines and reduce the risks faced by sailors on the frontline.
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Unmanned boats and drones could repair offshore wind farms and clean up plastic in the sea
They are being trialled by UK universities and French engineering firm, Thales, from their base at Turnchapel Wharf.
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Thales UK Maritime Autonomy Centre turns two
The centre at Turnchapel Wharf is used for research and trials for a range of cutting edge maritime autonomy projects.
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Turnchapel Wharf is now Mayflower Autonomous Ship’s homeport
Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth has become the epicenter for marine autonomy in the UK with pioneering technology being developed, launched, and trailed from the waterfront site in Plymouth.
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Ship with no crew to sail across the Atlantic
A full-size, fully-autonomous research ship is to make one of the world's first autonomous transatlantic voyages.
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Testing begins on an autonomous Mayflower ship ahead of its Atlantic voyage
The solar-powered research boat will aim to traverse the Atlantic Ocean next year with no humans on board.
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Thales and the University of Southampton join forces
A strategic partnership between the University of Southampton and Thales has developed a new form of mission management that enables human supervisors to run complex operations led by multiple autonomous vessels.
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Turnchapel Wharf Open New Marine Enterprise Units
Plymouth’s maritime business park, Turnchapel Wharf, has opened five new marine enterprise units providing workshop and office space for a variety of local companies.
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International marine training company moves into state-of-the-art Plymouth facility
A training provider that runs commercial maritime training courses has moved in to a brand new, state-of-the-art facility at Turnchapel Wharf on Plymouth’s waterfront.
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Turnchapel Wharf: Changing the way maritime autonomy is developed over the next decade
Digital transformation is one of the most important challenges facing maritime forces today, and only through experimentation with new and disruptive technologies will the UK military be able to stay ahead and maintain operational advantage.
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New trials for autonomous systems at Turnchapel Wharf
Thales, a global technology leader for the Aerospace, Transport, Defence and Security industries, has opened a new £1million facility at Yacht Havens' Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth.
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Inside Turnchapel Wharf's new naval themed cafe
Located on the former home of the 539 Royal Marines Assault Squadron, the café will serve the village of Turnchapel as well as a growing number of businesses based at Turnchapel Wharf’s new marine business park.
Find out moreNew Turnchapel Café to be run by local food entrepreneur
With two eateries already running successfully in Devon, local food and beverage entrepreneur Emily Bohnet is taking on a third project – opening The Guard Room Café at Turnchapel Wharf.
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Turnchapel Wharf proud to support Devon & Somerset's Flood Team
The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue swift water rescue teams continue to be trained to the highest standards in Plymouth with the support of a local business.
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Princess open new servicing centre at Turnchapel Wharf
A brand new, state-of-the-art hub for servicing luxury Princess motor yachts has opened following a £500,000 renovation at Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth.
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Fugro Academy training centre opens at Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth
The official opening of the Fugro Academy Training Centre by Plymouth’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Dr John Mahony, took place yesterday at Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth, UK, part of the former home of 539 Royal Marines Assault Squadron.
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Turnchapel Wharf to be home to Fugro Academy
Plymouth’s Turnchapel Wharf has just announced its newest tenant: Fugro Academy, the in-house training centre for Fugro, the world’s largest provider of geotechnical, survey, subsea and geosciences services.
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Rame Energy plc open new marine engineering premises at Turnchapel Wharf
Rame Energy plc, the international energy consultant, engineer and power generator, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Rame Marine Services Limited, has opened its new waterside marine engineering premises at Turnchapel in Plymouth.
Find out moreMore companies make Turnchapel Wharf their new home
More businesses have chosen Turnchapel Wharf as their new base with companies moving into stunningly refurbished offices.
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Yacht Havens Secure Commercial Marine Business Tenant for Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth
Following the formal acquisition of the Turnchapel site from the MoD on the 28th March, Yacht Havens Group have already succeeded in taking positive steps to develop the site for hi-tech marine commercial use.
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Yacht Havens Group Purchase RM Turnchapel Wharves from MoD
Managing Director Dylan Kalis has issued a statement today to confirm that Yacht Havens Group have successfully negotiated to acquire the former Royal Marine base, Turnchapel Wharves in Plymouth, from Defence Estates.
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