Fundamentals & Regulatory Framework
Understand USV/ROUV capabilities, regulatory requirements, legal compliance and key safety principles for professional maritime operations.
Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to safely and effectively operate Uncrewed Surface Vessels and Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles.
This Level 4 USV/ROUV Operator Course combines core theory with practical operator training, covering mission planning, systems operation, BVLOS procedures, emergency response and operations within complex maritime environments.
The programme is designed to build operator competence and support the safe and effective deployment of uncrewed maritime systems.
Training is delivered in person, enabling delegates to develop practical skills alongside the technical and operational knowledge required for professional USV and ROUV operations.
Five core areas develop the knowledge, planning, operational and safety capabilities required for professional uncrewed maritime operations.
Understand USV/ROUV capabilities, regulatory requirements, legal compliance and key safety principles for professional maritime operations.
Learn about digital systems, sensors, payloads, marine communications and data used for secure control and effective mission delivery.
Develop mission plans, risk assessments and resource allocation while preparing for complex operations and BVLOS procedures.
Execute missions including survey, inspection and extended-range operations while applying BVLOS techniques to real-world scenarios.
Apply safety procedures, conduct risk management and implement recovery and emergency response protocols effectively.
Designed for professionals working with, or seeking to operate, USVs and ROUVs across maritime, technical, security and specialist environments.
USV and ROUV operations require more than theoretical understanding. Operators must be able to plan, control and safely execute missions within changing maritime environments.
The course combines core theory with practical operator training to develop competence across systems, communications, mission planning, operational execution and emergency response.
Delegates develop knowledge and practical skills intended to support safe deployment within complex maritime environments.
Develop the skills and operational competence required to deploy USVs and ROUVs safely and effectively within complex maritime environments.