Metal Shark, ASV team for Sharktech
Shipbuilder Metal Shark has teamed with ASV Global to introduce a new line of autonomous vessels called Sharktech.
The ASVs will incorporate Metal Shark vessels – ranging from 16’ to over 300’ in aluminum, steel, and composite – with ASV Global’s proven autonomous capabilities, including the ASView control system.
The ASView onboard digital control system provides dynamic collision avoidance with robust decision-making capability. Depending on configuration, the system considers data from multiple situational awareness inputs, including multiple radars, 360-degree daylight and thermal cameras and AIS to safely identify and steer clear of stationary and moving obstacles.
The system allows operation in various modes including unmanned operations, reduced manned operations or conventional manned operations. The vessel’s operations may be monitored from a mother ship via radio link, or from shore via satellite link. In the instance of lost primary and backup communications, the vessel will assume pre-programmed behavior, such as station-keeping. Other safety features include geo-fence tools, emergency-stop buttons, and the ability to switch from autonomous to manual control at any time.
Sharktech autonomous vessels can be custom configured for military, law enforcement, fire rescue, and the full spectrum of applicable commercial markets.
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