Ocean Aero Unveils TRITON for Advanced Underwater Surveillance at Gulfport Port
GULFPORT, Miss. — Ocean Aero has launched the TRITON, a pioneering underwater surveillance vehicle designed to enhance security at ports by detecting irregularities in traffic and infrastructure. As the world’s sole dual modality vehicles, TRITON plays a crucial role in safeguarding critical maritime operations.
Kevin Decker, CEO of Ocean Aero, emphasized the importance of this technology in today’s evolving landscape of potential threats. “The whole idea is to do what we call change detection,” Decker explained. “As technology advances, that threat becomes more real. We employ various sensors, including magnetometers and side-scan sonars, to identify metal and detect potential debris.”
The TRITON operates autonomously for up to three months, utilizing solar and wind power to navigate at speeds of five knots. Gerald Davis, who has been with Ocean Aero at the Port of Gulfport for three years, played a pivotal role in the vehicle’s development. “I wanted to be a part of something that could change the world,” he said, expressing pride in contributing to state-of-the-art technology that protects human lives.
In addition to port security, the TRITON is also utilized by oil and gas companies for ocean floor inspections. Decker noted the significance of the Port of Gulfport, designated as a strategic seaport by the U.S. Department of Defense, highlighting its vital role in the nation’s security landscape.
“It’s essential that we keep this port safe,” Decker affirmed. With continuous autonomous subsea surveillance initiated on May 1, Ocean Aero aims to expand TRITON’s capabilities across the U.S. and its allies, ensuring heightened maritime security for years to come.
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