Autonomous Maritime Systems & Renewable Ocean Energy
Energizing Ocean Intelligence™ through persistent, wave-powered platforms and unmanned surface vehicles for defense, energy, and research.
Who We Serve
Government & Defense
Persistent, Multi-Domain Maritime Security
Strengthen national security with an integrated autonomous network. Our PowerBuoy® platforms act as resident power and communication hubs, providing the clean energy and 24/7 connectivity required for long-dwell surveillance. Combined with the agility of WAM-V® USVs and Merrows™, OPT delivers a force multiplier for modern fleets, enabling continuous ocean monitoring.
Offshore Energy
Reliable, Zero-Emission Power for Offshore Operations
The PowerBuoy® utilizes wave, wind, and solar energy to provide a continuous, carbon-free power source for surface payloads and seabed-located equipment. Ideal for supporting subsea sensors, AUV residency, and carbon capture monitoring through reliable umbilical power and data interfaces.
Science and Research
Ocean Intelligence and Research Support
Replace manned research vessels with an enduring, autonomous presence. The PowerBuoy® provides uninterrupted surface power for remote sensors, while the WAM-V® USV delivers unrivaled stability for high-precision surveys. This integrated ecosystem gathers real-time data from the surface to the seafloor, even in the harshest sea states.
PowerBuoy®: Continuous Surface Power & Sensor Hosting
The PowerBuoy® provides uninterrupted power to on-board systems or subsea equipment, enabling continuous operations in remote ocean environments. As a leading-edge wave energy converter, it harvests renewable energy from waves, wind, and solar to support both topside sensors like radar, AIS, and cameras and seabed assets via umbilical interfaces. With real-time data transfer and communication capabilities, it ensures mission-critical connectivity between offshore assets and shore facilities anytime, anywhere.
WAM-V: Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV)
Our cutting-edge WAM-V® (Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel) is a breakthrough in maritime robotics engineered with a unique articulating suspension system that absorbs wave impact. This patented design ensures stability and durability for high-precision sensors and hydrographic surveys in the harshest maritime conditions. Whether for data collection, surveillance, or asset monitoring, this Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) delivers reliable performance across a range of commercial, defense, and environmental applications.
Merrows™: AI-Capable Ocean Intelligence
Unlock the potential of modern analytics with Merrows™, our AI-capable Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) software suite designed for seamless sensor integration. Merrows™ acts as a high-performance ISR node, ingesting and fusing raw data from radar, AIS, and EO/IR cameras into a unified, high-fidelity stream. By providing edge-processed, AI-ready data, Merrows™ enables your command center to utilize advanced machine learning tools for real-time ocean data, threat detection and situational cues delivering the critical insights needed for faster, more informed decision-making.
Popular Applications
Leading the Blue Economy with Proven Innovation
With over a decade of successful offshore deployments and a robust global patent portfolio, Ocean Power Technologies (NYSE American: OPTT) is the authority in autonomous, renewable-powered maritime solutions. From defense to energy, our field-proven platforms provide the reliability required for the world’s most demanding ocean environments.
From defense to commercial applications, OPT delivers AI-capable, autonomous solutions for enhanced security, data gathering, and operational efficiency. Connect with us to discover the right solution for your mission.