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IDEX 2019: Al Seer envisions future larger USV platform
18th February 2019 - 09:00 GMT | by
Richard Thomas in Abu Dhabi
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Al Seer Marine is looking to develop another USV to add to its existing fleet of platforms, as the company seeks potential markets for its 11m Tamin interdiction platform (pictured).
The new ‘larger’ USV would be worked up over the next 12-18 months, according to Lee Drinkwater, head of business development and strategy. Drinkwater was unable to provide additional details on the programme.
A series of demonstrations are being conducted during IDEX 2019 at the NAVDEX outdoor display area, with the Tamin apparently fitted with an electrical charge weapon system intended to stop boats through less lethal means.
The Tamin can be fitted with a range of payloads depending on customer requirements or intended mission. This includes RWS, EO/IR and LRAD possibilities, with third-party payloads able to be fitted due to its modular build.
Currently the platform is listed as having a top speed of 45kt and range of around 300nm, depending on cruising speed and payload weight.
Should the platform secure a customer Al Seer Marine would be able to meet production demands stated Drinkwater, with a Tamin taking around three months to manufacture.
Drinkwater said that one of the
key selling points for the platform is that it is not export restrictedwith the Tamin also featuring additional layers of communications redundancy through in-built RF, 4G and satellite capabilities to ensure a constant signal from operator to platform.
Drinkwater and other Al Seer officials also said that one of the challenges in the development of USVs was the ongoing efforts to create the maritime regulatory framework in which they will eventually operate. Presently, collision regulation protocol is adhered to according to existing IMO guidelines.
In 2018 Al Seer Marine
signed a cooperation agreement with Iceland’s Rafnar to collaborate on USV technologies. During IDEX a Rafnar-hulled RHIB acted as safety vessel and mobile viewing platform during demonstrations of the Tamin.
https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/imps-news/idex-2019-al-seer-envisions-future-larger-usv-plat/
