Unique Group, a provider of integrated subsea and offshore technologies, has announced that launch of its first USV, Uni-Cat.

According to Unique Group, Uni-Cat has proven hydrographic survey capabilities, making it effective for bathymetry survey offshore and in shallow waters. The ideal use for the USV is in locations where conventional survey methods are not practical.

“Our extensive experience over the past 25 years, has uniquely positioned us to understand client requirements and expectations, thus incorporating them in our USV Uni-Cat to ensure clients save time and cost without compromising on the accuracy of the data collected,” explains Sahil Gandhi, chief operating officer at Unique Group.

Purpose built with a long-lasting battery, the Uni-Cat USV’s endurance can be customized to meet client requirements by mounting different sonars & ancillary sensors suitable for various mission types, including search and recovery, oceanography and inspection surveys.

Equipped with a 16-foot Cataraft platform, Uni-Cat is designed to provide ease of mobility and operability in areas that are hard to access. The USV is integrated with multibeam, ancillary sensors and communication links into a remote-controlled platform for quick and easy deployment.

For safe and guided navigation, the USV also has a real-time positioning and obstacle warning alarm unit, along with a heading sensor.