2025 has been a remarkable journey. Behind the "world-firsts" you saw on this feed were the 3am finishes, unexpected technical hurdles, and the relentless grit of the ACUA team. Success in deep-tech isn’t a glossy brochure; it’s a hard-won effort backed by the unwavering

ACUA Ocean is proud to announce that Chief Product Officer John Hunnibell has joined the inaugural meetings of the Team Plymouth Marine and Maritime Innovation Board, following Plymouth’s designation as the UK's National Centre for Marine Autonomy (NCMA) in June 2025. Tasked

First Sea Lord @GenGJenkinsRM speaks to industry, allies and partners about his ambition for the Royal Navy’s warfighting readiness. “This is a call for action. Our job is to be ready, and I want you to join us on that journey." #ISPC2025

As part of the UK and Norway Lunna House Defence Agreement, which was announced on a visit to Portsmouth Naval Base last week, Neil Tinmouth, CEO of ACUA Ocean met with UK Defence Secretary, John Healy, Norwegian Defence Minister, Tore O. Sandvik and UK First Sea Lord, Gen. Sir

A consortium led by ACUA Ocean has secured UK government backing to develop a new class of medium-sized uncrewed support vessels. Find out more: https://t.co/BxZy3Uhgf7 @ACUAOcean #uncrewed #marine #maritime #usv

As sea states topped 2.5m Hs many operators returned to port whilst USV Pioneer proceeded to complete a live streamed demo. Looking forward to pushing the sea states higher next week.

Defence Minister @LukePollard talking at Land, Sea, Air about SMEs needing to be more “impatient”, the importance of dual-use and export readiness. The big talking point outside the room was reference to “British-based” companies rather than British sovereign capability - UK

Might be eating cake for the next few weeks!

Back in August the ACUA team completed a world first 24hrs uninterrupted mission powered by hydrogen.

ACUA Ocean have recently secured a contract from the European Space Agency to deliver a demonstration of the deployment of an ROV from USV Pioneer using satellite communications 🛰️ #oceantech #cleantech

Offshore operations don’t happen on glassy lake conditions in 1m swells. They require persistence, reliability and stability - vessels that can be fully operational and not just survive in higher sea states. USV Pioneer is the only uncrewed surface vessel to achieve MCA Workboat

USV Pioneer is the only uncrewed surface vessel to receive MCA Workboat Code 3 regulatory approvals to operate at sea. In August, Pioneer headed to Eddystone Lighthouse as part of her sea trials. #oceantech #defencetech

USV Pioneer and Pymcatte returning to Turnchapel Wharf from demonstrations.

USV PIONEER returned to Plymouth last week and en route we caught a glimpse of HMS Iron Duke ...who also caught sight of us! #oceantech #defencetech #cleantech #maritimetechnology

USV Pioneer is back alongside after 5 weeks on the road at DSEI, LISW and SIBS. On the return leg Pioneer caught a beautiful sunrise over The Needles and a glimpse of HMS Iron Duke on the horizon. #oceantech

What is it? And why Southampton Boat Show? Two of the most common questions this week. The first should be obvious to anyone following our account, the second, is that Pioneer was designed in partnership with Ad Hoc Marine and built by AMC both on the Isle of Wight. The

SEA and @ACUAOcean will explore deploying advanced sonar systems aboard long-endurance uncrewed surface vessels, aiming to enhance anti-submarine warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. Click image for more. https://t.co/2YHgKyFp8i

RT @velitesgear | Full Text Article: https://t.co/L5wDVvffCs | Author: @navalnewscom SEA and ACUA Ocean to Explore Deployment of Integrated ASW and ISR Capabilities Using USVs SEA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ACUA Ocean, a specialist in Uncrewed Surface…

ACUA Ocean Announces Build of Second Pioneer-Class USV

ACUA Ocean Hydrogen-Powered USV Completes 24-Hour Sea Trial