BMT and Teledyne Marine to advance maritime autonomy programmes
Above: The Teledyne Webb Research Slocum G3 Glider - a long-range, modular, buoyancy-driven autonomous ocean glider capable of carrying multiple payloads. The glider exemplifies Teledyne Marine’s innovation in underwater autonomy, now strengthened through its MoU with BMT to advance collaborative maritime autonomy and safety programmes.
Courtesy Teledyne Marine
This MoU builds on an established relationship, through which BMT has provided specialist technical consultancy to Teledyne Marine Vehicles in support of underwater autonomy programmes in both the UK and internationally. This includes expertise in through-life support and cyber security, as well as the delivery of a Safety and Environmental Case Review (SECR) for the UK Ministry of Defence, ensuring the platform’s operational safety and environmental compliance.
Will Alexander, BMT’s Maritime Autonomous Systems Lead, said: “BMT and Teledyne Marine bring extensive complementary expertise into this market, empowering us to think innovatively and overcome challenges as the strategic shift to integrate autonomous systems across naval operations continues at pace.
"As an independent consultancy with deep domain expertise, BMT offers comprehensive technical support in maritime autonomous systems across the asset lifecycle. From the design stage through development, testing, assurance and operation we support customers leverage new technology to deliver cost effective, safe and sustainable marine operations.”
Teledyne Marine has established itself as a market leader in the production of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), including the Gavia, Osprey and SeaRaptor class AUVs and Slocum gliders and APEX floats, which are currently in use with the UK Royal Navy and deployed widely with other military, commercial and scientific users worldwide.
Above: The Teledyne Gavia Osprey - an enhanced capability AUV with extended operational range and depth.
Courtesy Teledyne Marine
Arnar Steingrimsson, VP of Sales, Marine Vehicles, of Teledyne Marine, said: “We greatly value the close working relationship that Teledyne has had with BMT on successful UUV projects for the UK Ministry of Defence and other NATO members. Industry collaboration is the key to managing today’s rapidly evolving market dynamics and meeting increased demand from naval users. Teledyne looks forward to building on the work to date with BMT to better serve our joint NATO and international unmanned systems customers.”
Paul Haycock, BMT’s Senior Account Manager – Defence Industry, said: “This collaboration reflects both companies’ shared commitment to addressing today’s challenges to shape a more innovative and resilient future. With a wealth of combined underwater domain experience, we are perfectly positioned to help our customers address evolving threats, enhance their operational capabilities and leverage maritime autonomy for reconfigurable, cost-efficient, scalable and adaptable fleet operations.”
