AQUIS
Autonomous bathymetric survey USV for inshore waterways
AQUIS is a commercial-grade autonomous bathymetric survey vessel purpose-built for accurate inshore surveys in harsh operational environments. Designed for ports, utilities, mining operations and infrastructure asset owners, AQUIS enables safe, repeatable data collection in shallow, contaminated or restricted-access waterways - without placing personnel in harm’s way.
Whether verifying dredging works, monitoring tailings dams, inspecting underwater infrastructure or managing sediment movement, AQUIS delivers reliable hydrographic data to support compliance, reporting and asset management decisions.
A scalable autonomous survey platform
AQUIS is more than a single-use survey boat - it is a scalable autonomous hydrographic solution. With integrated navigation, autopilot functionality, live video and fail-safe systems, it supports repeatable missions and long-term monitoring programs.
For organisations seeking to modernise hydrographic data collection, reduce survey risk and improve asset visibility, AQUIS provides a future-ready autonomous alternative to traditional crewed survey methods.
Why choose AQUIS
Reduce operational risk
AQUIS removes the need for crewed vessels in hazardous or confined water bodies. Its autonomous and autopilot capabilities allow surveys to be completed safely in high-risk environments while maintaining data integrity.
Benefit: Improved safety outcomes and reduced exposure to operational liability.
Improve survey efficiency
Compact, lightweight and usable by frontline teams with minimal training, AQUIS can be rapidly deployed without specialist vessel crews. This enables faster mobilisation, reduced downtime and lower total survey costs.
Benefit: More frequent surveys, better data continuity and reduced reliance on third-party contractors.
Deliver high-integrity hydrographic data
Equipped with commercial-grade bathymetric sonar, GNSS positioning and inertial navigation systems, AQUIS provides accurate depth and volume measurements suitable for compliance reporting, dredge validation and infrastructure assessment.
Benefit: Accurate datasets for regulators, engineers and executive stakeholders.
Designed for real-world water assets
From ports and marinas to tailings dams and municipal water bodies, AQUIS is engineered for shallow, hard-to-access and high-turbidity environments. Its low-drag, durable hull and extended operating time ensure reliable performance across a wide range of operational conditions.
Benefit: Consistent survey capability adaptable across multiple asset types.
Key applications
Accurate inshore surveying without the risk
Product specs
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