PNP=Plug N Play (user's own task payload on board)
Production ETA 3-6 Months after the Contract is signed
Product Features:
1. Autonomous Navigation System capable of path planning, fixed-point patrol, target tracking, one-click return, and collision avoidance during navigation;
2. Integrated Perception Technology enabling environmental awareness through the fusion of visual,thermal imaging, millimeter-wave, and laser sensing data;
3. High-speed aluminum alloy with bifold monohull, offering excellent acceleration and superior wave resistance. Equipped with an electro-optical mast and load compartment at the bow, suitable for coastal law enforcement, surveillance, and covert penetration defense.
Product Specifications:
Length over all: 6.20 m
Depth: 0.95 m
Draught: 0.40 m
Breadth: 1.75 m
Effective task payload: 300kg
Full Displacement: 1800kg
Main engine: 115hp
Max Speed: 33 kn
Working Speed: 16-33 kn
Endurance: 24 h@fuel (220 NM)
Hull Specifications and Materials
1) Vessel Type and Application:
The vessel is a mono-hull, single-engine, single-propeller craft with a sharp-chine folded-line hull form, powered by a gasoline outboard engine. The main hull and deck are constructed from marine-grade high-strength corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy 5083-H116. The vessel features a streamlined hull form, novel and distinctive appearance, excellent stability, and lightweight structure. It generates minimal bow and stern waves, ensuring no adverse impact on other vessels at high speed. It offers flexible and convenient maneuverability, easy maintenance, and a long service life.
2) Design Criteria:
The vessel is designed in accordance with the "Technical Rules for the Inspection of Coastal Small Vessels" , the "Inspection Guidelines for Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV)" by international standards .The technical specifications are defined based on the design task requirements. It can be upgraded or customised based your local authority.
3) Intact Stability:
The vessel's intact stability complies with the requirements for unmanned surface vessels as specified in the "Inspection Guidelines for Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV)" . Stability verification is conducted in reference to the "Technical Rules for the Inspection of Coastal Small Vessels" issued by International standards for Category 3 navigation area vessels, and all regulatory requirements are met.
4) Endurance:
The vessel is equipped with a high-capacity external fuel tank. At full speed, it can operate continuously for 8 hours, covering approximately 200 nautical miles.
5) Main Engine and Design Speed:
The high-speed vessel is powered by one four-stroke outboard engine. Engine Specifications: 8-valve single overhead camshaft, Displacement: 2.1 liters, Full Throttle Operating Range: 5000–5500 rpm. Under full load displacement, in sea state level 2 or below, and water depth greater than 0.6 meters, the maximum speed under full power is approximately 32 knots.
6) General Arrangement:
From stern to bow, the cabin deck compartments are arranged as follows: Engine Compartment, Equipment Compartment, and Payload Compartment.
7) Hull Material and Coating:
The main hull and deck are constructed using marine-grade aluminum alloy 5083-H116. The vessel exhibits good stability, low self-weight, minimal wave-making and wake, and does not affect other vessels at high speed. It offers easy and flexible handling, simple maintenance, and long service life.The hull is coated with epoxy primer and topcoat, and the bottom is painted with anti-corrosion paint.
Outfitting and Navigation Equipment
1) Outfitting:
The vessel is equipped with two deck hatches: one watertight engine room hatch on the aft deck and one equipment compartment hatch on the foredeck. Custom-made surface air intake and exhaust louver vents are installed. Three lifting lugs are mounted on the main deck, along with a towing ring at the bow and two sacrificial zinc anodes at the stern. Rubber fenders are used.
2) Firefighting:
One aerosol automatic fire extinguisher is installed in each of the engine room and control cabin. Two 24V 1100GPH bilge pumps are installed inside the compartments, discharging directly overboard.
Composition of the Unmanned Control System
The Unmanned Navigation Control System consists of three main components: Autonomous Navigation Integration Controller, Autonomous Navigation Control Station, Autonomous Navigation System , forming a complete Unmanned Vessel Navigation Control System.
Task instructions issued from the Autonomous Navigation Control Station can be executed by autonomously adjusting course and speed according to the planned mission without manual intervention. Functions include autonomous navigation, remote control navigation, information display, data management, geofencing, and situational awareness and so on.
System Function Description
1. Autonomous and Remote Control Navigation
Task instructions issued from the shore-based command station can be executed by autonomously adjusting course and speed according to the planned mission, without human intervention. Functions include track following, video transmission, autonomous collision avoidance, and formation cooperative control.
Supports multiple navigation modes, route planning, waypoint setting, mission tracking, autonomous obstacle avoidance, and formation cooperative control.
Navigation Modes: Support for manual remote control, automatic cruise, intelligent return-to-home, hover mode, computer mode, and temporary mooring;
Route Planning: Support for point-and-click planning based on satellite imagery or electronic nautical charts; support for automatic route planning within circular or rectangular areas; support for automatic route planning in fixed-width areas after setting the trajectory; support for route planning via fixed coordinate point input;
Supported Number of Waypoints: ≥256;
Route Tracking Tasks: Support for single execution (autonomous navigation to the endpoint followed by task termination and standby at location), and loop execution (cyclic execution along start point - waypoint - endpoint - waypoint - start point); navigation speed for each route segment can be set individually;
Formation Cooperative Control: Control of multiple unmanned surface vessels (USV) to navigate in specified formations, with dynamic management of member entry and exit
2. Information Display
Support for real-time display of various navigation data, including real-time navigation trajectory and surrounding environment based on standard S57/S63 electronic charts.
Real-time data display includes: GPS/GTK signal strength, remote controller signal strength, remaining operation time, battery level, power consumption, distance traveled, time elapsed, required power for return, required time for return, and required distance for return.
Standard S57 electronic charts: support zoom in, zoom out, pan, mode switching, and object plotting.
3. Geofencing
Support for multiple geofencing methods including circular fences, annular fences, and manual point marking, to define the navigable water area for the unmanned surface vessel.Fence files support import and export, and can be reused as needed.
4. Situational Awareness
Autonomous Collision Avoidance: Obstacle detection technology based on Millimeter Wave Radar is adopted, enabling detection of obstacles within a 120°arc and a range of 100 meters ahead of the vessel. Upon obstacle detection, strategies such as deceleration, stopping, or detouring can be employed for collision avoidance. Simultaneously, obstacle warnings can be transmitted to the shore-based control station. During mission execution, the shore-based command console can enable or disable the collision avoidance function.
AIS Information Feedback: AIS signals are supported for integration into the electronic chart system. DCPA and TCPA parameters can be configured, and alerts will be triggered when thresholds are exceeded.
Video Transmission: Multiple video streams are supported for real-time remote monitoring of navigation status. Video recording, screenshot capture, and camera rotation are supported.
Remote Voice Broadcasting: The system supports VHF public frequency monitoring and voice broadcasting. Voice signals can be transmitted remotely to the shore station.
Operational Performance Indicators
1. Function Description
Host Control: Remote start and shutdown;
Rudder Angle Control: Full port to full starboard;
Throttle Control: Idle to maximum speed;
2. Operational Accuracy
Under sea state level 3 and speed ≥ 8 knots, straight-line course control accuracy (RMS): ≤ 30 meters; straight-line speed control accuracy (RMS): 1 knot;
3. Formation Control
Number of formation members: ≥ 10 vessels.
Communication Performance Indicators
1. 5G Communication
Communication based on 5G technology.
2. Ad Hoc Network Communication
Remote control frequency bands: 1.15 GHz–1.50 GHz / 450 MHz–650 MHz;
Transmission bandwidth: 2.5M / 5M / 10M / 20M;
Remote control distance: Affected by the placement of the receiver; the higher the location of the shore-based control console signal base station and the fewer surrounding obstructions, the longer the remote control range of the unmanned surface vessel; maximum remote control range ≥ 20 km; Mesh network can be upgraded.
3. Satellite Communication
Remote control frequency band: Provided by satellite communication service provider;
Transmission bandwidth: 2.5M / 5M / 10M;
Remote control distance: Not limited by distance.
