Plymouth to be national centre for marine autonomy

Plymouth and its surrounding area has a rich ecosystem of private sector businesses and world-renowned research capabilities across marine autonomy, and it is a global centre of excellence for marine science and technology.

Global research partners include the University, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and the Marine Biological Association – who work collaboratively through the Marine Research Plymouth Alliance – and drawing in marine autonomy companies including Sonardyne, Fugro, Thales, M Subs, Oshen, Zero USV.

Many of them were represented at the event at the Market Hall in Devonport, which was attended by more than 170 people, and where other key speakers included Sir Chris Gardner KBE Chief Executive Officer of the Submarine Delivery Agency and the Royal Navy’s Vice Admiral Andrew Burns, awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University in 2022.

There were also representatives from Thales, Atlas Electronics as well as a themed discussion on advanced marine technology and how Plymouth will drive innovation in dual-use technology for UK Security by
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Mr Kevin Forshaw
, Director of Marine Business Development at the University of Plymouth, and PML.