Aquaculture Applications
Innovative Solutions for Sustainable and Efficient Aquafarming
OPT’s cutting-edge maritime technologies, including the PowerBuoy® and WAM-V® USVs, are uniquely positioned to transform aquaculture practices. With the potential to charge the WAM-V®, the PowerBuoy® offers a pathway to sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for extended aquafarming monitoring and management. Together, these innovations set a new standard for operational efficiency in aquaculture.
Enhanced Monitoring and Management with PowerBuoy® Systems
Continuous Power for Monitoring Systems
PowerBuoys® can provide uninterrupted power to a range of monitoring equipment used in aquaculture, such as sensors for water quality, temperature, and fish health.
Real-Time Data Collection and Communication
These systems enable the collection and transmission of crucial data to shore-based facilities, facilitating real-time monitoring and rapid response to changing conditions.
Enhanced Monitoring and Management with PowerBuoy® Systems
Continuous Power for Monitoring Systems:
PowerBuoys® can provide uninterrupted power to a range of monitoring equipment used in aquaculture, such as sensors for water quality, temperature, and fish health.
Real-Time Data Collection & Communication:
These systems enable the collection and transmission of crucial data to shore-based facilities, facilitating real-time monitoring and rapid response to changing conditions.
Advanced Surveying and Inspection with WAM-V® USVs
Precise Environmental Surveys
WAM-V® USVs can carry environmental monitoring equipment to conduct detailed surveys of water quality and seabed conditions around aquaculture sites.
Inspection and Maintenance
Equipped with cameras and other inspection tools, WAM-V® USVs can perform regular checks on aquaculture equipment such as nets, cages, and mooring systems, ensuring their integrity and functionality.
Integrated Approach for Comprehensive Aquaculture Operations
Site Selection and Analysis
The combination of PowerBuoy® and WAM-V® USVs can assist in the initial site selection for aquafarms by providing detailed environmental data.
Sustainable Operations
These technologies enable more sustainable aquaculture practices by reducing the need for manned boats, thereby lowering fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Operational Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness
Automated Operations
The autonomous capabilities of OPT’s solutions reduce the need for manual monitoring and inspection, leading to significant cost savings in labor and operational expenses.
Scalability and Flexibility
Both PowerBuoy® and WAM-V® USVs are scalable and adaptable to various sizes and types of aquaculture operations, from small-scale farms to large commercial ventures.