A UK advanced mobility startup has won a government grant to support development of its hydrogen-powered, emissions-free cargo sub planned for use on point-to-point transport missions.
London-based Oceanways is working on an array of sustainable underwater uncrewed vehicles (UUV) that can serve several purposes while in operation. The hydrogen cell-powered autonomous cargo sub now being developed will run beneath established shipping lanes, where it will also suck up floating micro-plastic pollution. Sensors in the drone will assist execution of pre-established navigation commands, and collect data for continuing operational improvement and marine research with every mission. When necessary, they can also cruise over relatively shallow passages that larger boats cannot.
Rather than seeking to replace giant container ships dominating marine freight, Oceanways plans to operate its UUV on speedy runs carrying particular goods between specific ports. One example…
