The french hydrographic and oceanographic service (Shom) has selected Exail’s DriX H-9 Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) to further expand its hydrographic and oceanographic capabilities.
Madeira becomes the first region in Portugal to anticipate the 2028 Electronic Monitoring requirements, reinforcing transparency, cooperation with the fishing sector and long-term sustainability.
The integrated systems will serve as the digital backbone of the port’s transformation, enabling intelligent planning, real-time visibility, and increased throughput.
Operated by pilots in a control room at the heart of the David Packard, ROV Doc Ricketts can dive up to 4,000 meters (approximately 2.5 miles) underwater.
Together they will work to accelerate product development, enhance global market reach, and deliver innovative, safe, and high-efficiency energy storage solutions for the global shipping industry.