Red Sea Reef Builders launches USV for shallow reef surveys and biodiversity studies
Red Sea Reef Builders, a UAE-based solutions provider for marine habitat restoration and sustainability-driven marine technology, announces the launch of its first electric Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), Orion, specifically designed for shallow reef surveys, biodiversity studies, and transforming how we understand the subsea world.
Orion represents a leap forward in marine exploration technology, combining zero-emissions operation with extended endurance capabilities to minimize environmental impact while maximizing operational efficiency. Powered by electric propulsion by ePropulsion UK and Equipped with the latest DeepTrek command and control system, the USV offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing operators to customize missions across diverse marine environments. This innovation not only enhances our ability to monitor fragile ecosystems but also brings the seabed into lecture theatres and classrooms, paving the way for the next generation of marine scientists and conservationists.
The Orion has successfully completed its harbour trials and is fully operational, ready to advance sustainability initiatives in its primary target markets: the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea, Belize and Malaysia. Designed with adaptability in mind, it caters to the needs of marine researchers, environmental managers, and educational institutions by enabling real-time data collection, visualizations, and extended mission durations—all without compromising the ecosystems it surveys.
🎤 David Washbrook, CEO and Co-Founder of Red Sea Reef Builders, highlighted the transformative impact of Orion on the marine industry: “With Orion, we are pioneering new business models in the blue economy. Its zero-emission design and cutting-edge technology allow us to protect and study fragile reef systems like never before. This vessel is not just a tool—it’s a platform for change, enabling deeper understanding of the marine world and inspiring actionable solutions for scalable, sustainable ocean management.”
Orion reflects Red Sea Reef Builders’ unwavering commitment to using innovative technologies to address pressing environmental challenges. By combining a zero-emission electric platform with mission-specific adaptability, Orion is poised to transform marine research in some of the world’s most ecologically significant and vulnerable regions.
The vessel’s integration into Red Sea Reef Builders’ larger vision underscores its role as a vital tool in advancing the company’s mission to restore marine ecosystems, train local communities in globally relevant skills, and drive sustainable economic growth in coastal regions.
📃📷 Source: Red Sea Reef Builders