Marine Thinking Drives Ocean Innovation
Marine Thinking Leads Ocean Innovation with Two Cutting-Edge Ocean Projects
Marine Thinking is at the forefront of advancing ocean technology, spearheading two groundbreaking initiatives supported by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster. These projects—the $940K Amphibian UWILD Remote Robotic Platform Project and the $3.8M AI-Powered Vessel Automation Toolkit Project—are set to revolutionize ship inspections and vessel automation, reinforcing Canada’s leadership in the maritime industry.
Advancing Underwater Inspections with Amphibian UWILD
The Amphibian UWILD Remote Robotic Platform Project, led by Marine Thinking in collaboration with Innvotek and Innovate UK, is designed to transform the way ship hulls are inspected. Traditional methods rely on diving crews, posing safety risks and requiring significant operational downtime. This initiative introduces a state-of-the-art robotic solution, Amphibian UWILD, which enhances speed, accuracy, and safety in underwater inspections.
A critical component of this project is Marine Thinking’s Launch and Recovery System (LARS), enabling the seamless deployment, operation, and retrieval of the robotic platform. By integrating robotics and AI, this project will boost efficiency within the shipping industry, reduce environmental impact, and create new high-value job opportunities while supporting the global sustainable ocean economy.
AI-Powered Vessel Automation Toolkit: Transforming Marine Operations
In another milestone for ocean innovation, Marine Thinking is leading the AI-powered Vessel Automation Toolkit Project in partnership with ACEL POWER. This $3.8M initiative aims to retrofit existing vessels with smart, autonomous capabilities, setting a new standard in maritime efficiency and sustainability.
Key advancements include:
✅ AI-powered navigation & route planning
✅ Autonomous detection of ghost gear in deep waters
✅ Improved catch monitoring & maritime safety
✅ Advanced data visualization & remote control
By integrating AI-driven vessel automation, this project will enhance operational efficiency across Canada’s fishing, offshore energy, and marine transportation sectors. With the support of DeepSense for AWS architecture consultation, the initiative will contribute to Canada’s ambitious goal of expanding its ocean economy to $220B by 2035.
Driving the Future of Marine Technology
Both projects underscore Marine Thinking’s commitment to pioneering AI, robotics, and automation in the ocean innovations and maritime sector. With support from Canada’s Ocean Supercluster and Innovate UK, these initiatives are shaping the future of marine technology, reinforcing Canada’s position as a global leader in sustainable and intelligent ocean solutions.
Stay tuned as we continue to push the boundaries of ocean innovation.
