Renamed and readied for service, Viper marks a significant moment<\/strong> for ZeroUSV<\/strong> as the first vessel<\/strong> to be deployed internationally under its franchise model<\/strong>, and the first step in bringing high-endurance<\/strong>, over-the-horizon uncrewed capability<\/strong> to North America<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The partnership sees Leeway Marine appointed<\/strong> as ZeroUSV\u2019s first international franchisee<\/strong>, with exclusive rights<\/strong> to operate the Oceanus12<\/strong> in Canada and the wider region on a charter basis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Designed from the keel up for extended autonomous missions<\/strong>, the Oceanus12<\/strong> features a hybrid-electric twin propulsion system<\/strong>, advanced autonomy from AI software leaders, Marine AI<\/strong>, and a mission-flexible platform<\/strong> suitable for defence<\/strong>, survey<\/strong>, and border security<\/strong> operations.<\/p>\n ASV Viper<\/strong> will be the first autonomous vessel of its kind<\/strong> in the region, opening new possibilities for persistent maritime operations<\/strong> without crew onboard.<\/p>\n ZeroUSV\u2019s model enables customers to access turnkey autonomous capability<\/strong> through charter<\/strong>, supported by its own Remote Observation Centre (ROC)<\/strong> \u2013 reducing complexity<\/strong>, time to deployment<\/strong>, and risk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Viper<\/strong> is expected to enter operational trials<\/strong> in Canadian waters later this summer.<\/p>\n READ: Kalmar makes investment in North American Genuine Parts warehouse<\/em><\/p>\n Matthew Ratsey, founder of ZeroUSV<\/strong>, said: \u201cWe\u2019re proud to see ASV Viper heading into service<\/strong>, particularly with Leeway Marine<\/strong>, who have deep operational experience and knowledge<\/strong>, making them the ideal partner to take Zero USV to North America<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a meaningful step in our global expansion<\/strong>, and one that shows the increasing demand for high-performance, uncrewed platforms<\/strong> that don\u2019t rely on costly ownership models<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n Late last year, the Port of Long Beach announced that its newest heavy-duty vehicle charging depot is fully operational, allowing Class 8 zero-emissions trucks to charge using clean electricity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One of Zero USV\u2019s Oceanus12 uncrewed surface vessels has officially left UK waters following successful trials in Plymouth, bound for Canada, where it will join Leeway Marine\u2019s operational fleet under its new name, ASV Viper.Renamed and readied for service, Viper marks a significant moment for ZeroUSV as the first vessel to be deployed internationally under its franchise model, and the first step in bringing high-endurance, over-the-horizon uncrewed capability to North America.
\nThe partnership sees Leeway Marine appointed as ZeroUSV\u2019s first international franchisee, with exclusive rights to operate the Oceanus12 in Canada and the wider region on a charter basis.
\nDesigned from the keel up for extended autonomous missions, the Oceanus12 features a hybrid-electric twin propulsion system, advanced autonomy from AI software leaders, Marine AI, and a mission-flexible platform suitable for defence, survey, and border security operations.
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