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AutoNaut is transforming ocean exploration with its innovative, wave-propelled uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). Designed for long-duration missions.

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Strengthening Collaboration at Hydromet PAC & CREWS

After a long journey from the UK to the Solomon Islands, it’s been a real privilege to take part in Hydromet PAC and CREWS, hosted by Varysian and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) in Honiara.AutoNaut was proud to…

We’ve been shortlisted!

🌊 We’re proud to announce that we've been shortlisted for the Excellence in Ocean, Marine & Coastal Monitoring Technologies category at the Global Hydromet Excellence Awards.This recognition highlights the impact of our zero-carbon, wave-propelled Uncrewed Surface Vessels in delivering innovative, sustainable…

Making waves in PV Magazine

We’re delighted to be featured in pv magazine, showcasing how our wave-propelled and solar-powered USVs are shaping the future of marine monitoring. Read the full article here: PV Magazine

AutoNaut USVs Support NTNU Research Mission in Frohavet, Norway

Over a three-month research campaign in Frohavet, Norway, scientists from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Faculty of Natural Sciences deployed two AutoNaut uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) – named YAN and RAN – to support cutting-edge ecosystem monitoring…

NOC Control System Successfully Commissioned on AutoNaut USV

We recently teamed up with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) to commission their control system aboard one of our AutoNaut Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) – and we’re pleased to say the collaboration was a great success. Although this wasn’t our…

Showcasing AutoNaut Technology at the SWRDSC Meeting in Plymouth

Last week, we had the pleasure of attending and presenting at the South West Regional Defence and Security Cluster (SWRDSC) meeting, held at the iconic Market Hall in Plymouth. It was a fantastic day filled with innovation, insight, and collaboration.…

AutoNaut at HydroMet LAC 2025 in Miami

We’ve just wrapped up an incredible week at HydroMet LAC in Miami, where we connected with an inspiring community of ocean and climate professionals from across the Latin America and Caribbean region. From insightful presentations to roundtable discussions and one-to-one…

Barbados Hurricane Forecasting

Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) recently launched its AutoNaut Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), “Seawolf”, alongside a new spotter buoy at a national ceremony held at the Barbados Coast Guard Base. Seawolf will operate east of the island within Barbados’ Exclusive Economic…

AutoNaut USVs Now Starlink Enabled!

We’re excited to share a significant milestone in our collaboration with Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS)!. Our AutoNaut USVs operating in Barbados have just received a major upgrade, making them more capable than ever before. New Batteries - Extended endurance for…

Revolutionising Ocean Research with UEA: Introducing Caravela

We’re proud to have partnered with the University of East Anglia (UEA) to develop Caravela - a pioneering uncrewed surface vessel (USV) designed to deploy Seagliders into some of the most remote and challenging parts of the ocean. Wave and…

AutoNaut is on the move!

To accommodate growing demand for our unique wave-propelled AutoNaut uncrewed surface vessel (USV), we are relocating from West Sussex to Okehampton, Devon, in June 2024. This move will allow us to share larger premises and resources with the Seiche Water…

Seiche Group Awarded SafeContractor Accreditation

Exciting News from Seiche Group! We're thrilled to announce that we've been awarded the prestigious SafeContractor accreditation! This achievement reflects our commitment to prioritising our processes and maintaining the highest standards to quality, safety and sustainability. The Alcumus SafeContractor Certification…

Technology breakthrough in ocean data recovery

Heralding a new zero-carbon era for ocean observations, a wave-propelled uncrewed surface vessel (USV) has for the first time successfully recovered scientific data from a sensor moored 1,800 metres deep in the Rockall Trough.  The USV, deployed by SAMS and…