Uni-Mini USV Completes its first Multi-Site Pre and Post Dredging Multibeam Survey in the UAE

Summary of the Project  

Unique Group was engaged by one of the Middle East’s prime marine dredging companies to perform a multibeam survey before and after the client’s dredging activities at several locations on a daily basis for a period of roughly one year.

Client Requirement

The client, a renowned marine dredging expert in the region, wanted to obtain multibeam survey data before and after performing their dredging activities in Fujairah and Abu Dhabi. Owing to the client’s request for easy accessibility at the site, Unique Group recommended that the multibeam survey operations be carried out using the Uni-Mini USV, a compact and lightweight marvel capable of accurately performing shallow water surveys. After reviewing the specifications and its ability to be easily loaded and offloaded at multiple locations, the client proceeded with the project. 

Challenges Faced

• Longer project duration with accessibility required at multiple locations on a daily basis.

Unique Solution Delivered  

We fitted the Uni-Mini USV with a high quality multibeam hydrographic system and INS kit. This configuration fulfilled the client’s requirement and allowed the survey to be completed without any hindrances.

The USV was controlled and monitored through RF telemetry.

The USV performed well throughout the deployment cycle and the client was pleased with the quality of data collected. The Uni-Mini was appreciated for its sustainable approach in performing the shallow area survey.

Benefits Delivered 

• Reduced operational costs of survey.
• Logistics: easy to deploy, retrieve and transport due to its lightweight and compact nature.
• Sustainable solution: the Uni-Mini helped reduce carbon footprint for the survey activities by replacing fuel requirement with an autonomous battery operation.
• Autonomous and remote solution: This project demonstrated the benefits of working autonomously and remotely.
• Increased productivity due to less human interference at the project sites, and more reachability to the shallow areas.