Offshore & Industry

Open Ocean Robotics supports offshore energy operations with real-time, autonomous data collection from the surface of the ocean. Our solar-powered, uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) enable developers and operators to monitor marine environments safely, efficiently, and without interruption.

From site assessment to long-term monitoring, we provide a low-impact solution that reduces operational risk, lowers costs, and helps meet sustainability goals across wind, tidal, and other offshore energy projects.

Key Capabilities

Site Surveying and Mapping

We deliver accurate seabed mapping and site surveys with high-resolution sonar, supporting the safe placement, maintenance, and inspection of offshore energy infrastructure. 

Marine Mammal Monitoring

We offer quiet, autonomous monitoring of marine mammals using acoustic and visual sensors, helping offshore energy projects minimize impact and meet regulatory requirements. 

Continuous Asset Inspection

We perform continuous, autonomous inspections of offshore assets, reducing operational risk and cost while enabling safe, long-duration monitoring in remote or high-traffic areas. 

Environmental Monitoring

We monitor real-time environmental conditions—including wind, currents, and temperature —enabling operators to track changes, support compliance, and respond to potential risks. 

Operational Use Cases

Explore how our customers and partners are using our technology to support safe and sustainable marine operations. These use cases highlight how our uncrewed surface vehicles are deployed for environmental assessments, marine mammal monitoring, and current profiling, which can all be applied to long-term site monitoring throughout the offshore energy lifecycle.

Hydrographic Surveying

Open Ocean Robotics DataXplorer™ USV demonstrated exceptional capabilities in conducting multibeam and side scan hydrographic surveys. This solar-powered, emission-free USV efficiently surveyed underwater areas to international standards and reached depths of up to 130 meters over 38 hours of operation on a single charge. With its real-time control and customizable sensor payload, DataXplorer provides a safer, more efficient, and cost-effective solution for collecting high-quality bathymetric data essential for offshore wind energy projects. This technology ensures accurate mapping of seabed conditions, enhancing the safety and planning of wind farm installations.

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Marine Mammal Monitoring

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Open Ocean Robotics’ uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) was deployed in partnership with Jasco Applied Sciences for Innovative Solutions Canada’s ‘Real-time Marine Mammal Monitoring Service Via Uncrewed Surface Vessel’ program. The DataXplorer™ USV was equipped with a high-resolution camera system, oceanographic sensors, and JASCO’s OceanObserver passive acoustic sensor in a 3-day trial for Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC). The service detected and localized marine mammals to mitigate environmental risk of conducting marine operations.

Advanced Terminal Mapping

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Open Ocean Robotics' DataXplorer™ demonstrated its capabilities in conducting high-resolution bathymetric and side-scan surveys for terminal mapping. This solar-powered, emission-free USV provided continuous, autonomous operations, delivering precise data critical for dredging and terminal logistics. Equipped with an advanced PING DSP 3DSS-DX-450 sonar system, the DataXplorer efficiently mapped underwater landscapes, identified siltation rates, and calculated dredge volumes, all while minimizing disruptions to terminal activities.

Marine Mammal Monitoring for Vineyard Wind

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Open Ocean Robotics was a winner in the Offshore Wind Challenge from Vineyard Winds, Greentown Labs, and MassCEC. The aim was to improve real-time detection of marine mammals in one of the most remote and demanding environments in the world: the ocean. This multi-month project advanced our capabilities in real-time marine mammal monitoring for North Atlantic Right Whales NARW).

OOR Products

Explore our solutions designed to support offshore wind development and operations across the full project lifecycle. From pre-construction environmental assessments to ongoing asset monitoring and marine mammal detection, our autonomous platforms offer low-impact, high-efficiency data collection in remote marine environments. Click on a product to learn how we can support your offshore energy projects safely and sustainably.

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