Unique Group, global innovators in subsea technologies and engineering, has announced its partnership with Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: OPTT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, to deploy OPT’s existing WAM-V Unmanned Surface Vehicles (“USV”) in the UAE and other countries in the Gulf Collaboration Council (“GCC”) region.
Unique Group has a dynamic and agile range of Uni-USVs built inhouse by its Research and Development (R&D) team. These USVs include the lightweight Uni-Mini, versatile Uni-Pact and the hybrid Uni-Max designed for surveying operations, environmental monitoring and engineered to meet diverse operational needs across challenging environments.
Integrating OPT’s commercially available vehicles with Unique’s leading position in the offshore energy industry in the UAE will accelerate the adoption of USVs in the region. Unique Group’s knowledge of the local industry and footprint in the region enables maintenance and services to be carried out more efficiently.
Jack Dougherty, Global Head of USV at Unique Group, added, “Unique Group is proud to bring our expertise to this collaboration. With our extensive experience and engineering capabilities, we will add new capabilities such as electric drive to the WAM-V USVs. We look forward to this joint development and the opportunities it will create in the GCC region.”
Philipp Stratmann, OPT’s CEO, expressed his enthusiasm about this partnership, stating, “Working with Unique Group will further accelerate our efforts to deploy USVs globally. We are very excited about the prospects of expanding into the UAE and applaud the local industry’s forward-thinking in adopting autonomous technologies.”
Unique Group’s commitment to innovation and excellence, combined with its extensive expertise in subsea technologies and engineering, positions it as a leader in the offshore energy industry. With a robust R&D team and a dynamic range of in-house-developed USVs, Unique Group is well-equipped to deliver advanced, customized solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients. This partnership with OPT underscores Unique Group’s dedication to expanding its capabilities and providing the region with cutting-edge, efficient, and sustainable technologies.
