UK's ZeroUSV Completes Build and Factory Acceptance Testing of Oceanus17 Unmanned Surface Vessel
British company ZeroUSV has completed construction and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of its new 17-metre Oceanus17 unmanned surface vessel (USV) at Manor Marine shipyard in Portland, England. The vessel offers over 50 days of continuous operation, a range exceeding 5,000 nautical miles, a 4,000 kg payload capacity, and a Level 4 autonomous navigation system, positioning it as a multi-role platform for defence, security, and commercial missions.
Highlights
- ZeroUSV has completed construction and Factory Acceptance Testing of the Oceanus17 USV at Manor Marine shipyard in Portland, England.
- The 17-metre Oceanus17 offers over 50 days of continuous endurance and a maximum range exceeding 5,000 nautical miles.
- The vessel carries up to 4,000 kg of payload in a modular bay compliant with 20-foot ISO container standards.
- ZeroUSV's GuardianAI software suite, co-developed with MarineAI, delivers Level 4 autonomous navigation with minimal human intervention.
- The Oceanus17 features a dual-redundancy architecture and represents a significant capability upgrade over ZeroUSV's previous Oceanus12 platform.
British company ZeroUSV has announced the completion of construction and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of its new unmanned surface vessel (USV), the Oceanus17. The vessel was built at Manor Marine shipyard in Portland, England.
Key Performance Specifications
At 17 metres in length, the Oceanus17 is designed for extended maritime operations. Its headline performance figures are as follows:
- Endurance: Over 50 days of continuous operation
- Maximum Range: More than 5,000 nautical miles (approximately 9,260 km)
- Payload Capacity: Up to 4,000 kg
- Payload Bay: Conforms to 20-foot ISO container standards, enabling flexible integration of sensors, communications equipment, or mission-specific systems
The modular payload bay design allows operators to rapidly swap between different system configurations based on mission requirements, significantly enhancing platform versatility.
Level 4 Autonomous Navigation System
The Oceanus17 is equipped with ZeroUSV's in-house developed GuardianAI software suite, co-developed with MarineAI, achieving Level 4 autonomous navigation capability. The system can autonomously execute route planning, navigation, and decision-making with minimal human intervention, making it suited for extended independent operations far from support bases.
The vessel also features a dual-redundancy architecture, further improving reliability and safety during long-range missions.
Comparison with Previous Models
Compared to ZeroUSV's earlier Oceanus12 platform, the Oceanus17 delivers significant improvements in range, endurance, and payload capacity. The vessel is positioned as a multi-role USV platform spanning defence, security, and commercial applications.
Sources: Defence Blog, ZeroUSV
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