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Hydronaut

Hydronaut is Nauticus Robotics' optionally crewed autonomous surface vessel for transporting and supporting subsea robotic operations, including launch, re...

Facts

Company
Nauticus Robotics
Product type
usv
Status
commercial
Primary capability
subsea_robot_support
Website
https://nauticusrobotics.com/hydronaut/

About Hydronaut

Hydronaut is Nauticus Robotics' optionally crewed autonomous surface vessel for transporting and supporting subsea robotic operations, including launch, recovery, recharging and communications.

Market context

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Summary

Type: Autonomous surface vessel

Core: Subsea support vessel

Function: Transports and supports subsea robots without requiring a captain onboard

Audience: Offshore, government and subsea service operators

Specifications

beam_overall
6.2 m
crew_configuration
Optionally crewed autonomous surface vessel
length_overall
18 m
maximum_displacement
40 t
service_speed
18 kn
sprint_speed
21 kn

Operations

Environment
coastal_water, offshore, deepwater_operations
Primary user
offshore_energy_operators, government_maritime_operators, subsea_service_providers
Role
subsea_robot_support, autonomous_surface_transport, launch_and_recovery
Interaction model
remote_operation, preset_autonomous_missions, optionally_crewed_operation
Mobility class
autonomous_surface_vessel
Product detail
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