French-Cypriot Team Unveils a Resident AUV System for Reef Monitoring

Courtesy CMMI

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. Researchers in France and Cyprus have debuted an autonomous drone sub system that is designed to reside on reefs and monitor environmental conditions on long timescales, without human intervention for recharging or maintenance. 

The "EONIOS" project, a joint effort between French AUV builder Arkeocean, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI), Cypriot tech firm SignalGeneriX and consultancy Lanego, unveiled a micro-USV "swarm" system on Monday at a press conference in the resort town of Ayia Napa. France's ambassador to Cyprus, Clélia Chevrier Kola?ko, was the guest of honor and keynote speaker. 

The AUVs are paired with a docking system for recharging, and will provide 24/7 monitoring. Go to this link to read the full article published by The Maritime Executive https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/french-cypriot-team-unveils-a-resident-auv-system-for-reef-monitoring