Enhancing Autonomous Maritime Data Collection: Supporting the Deep Blue Project

In a major step forward for autonomous maritime data collection, BMT and Ocius Technology have launched the Deep Blue Project, an initiative set to redefine how environmental and operational data is gathered at sea. The project leverages Ocius’ Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel (USV), a renewable-powered platform designed for persistent, autonomous ocean monitoring.

As part of this initiative, Greenroom Robotics is equipping Bluebottle USVs with its advanced Lookout+ AI perception software, enhancing their capabilities by automating the detection and classification of marine traffic and protected species. This integration significantly reduces manual video review time and delivers real-time, actionable insights for a range of applications, including environmental monitoring, metocean modelling, water quality analysis, and regulatory compliance.

A New Era of Intelligent Marine Data Collection

The Deep Blue Project is built on the principle of scalable, autonomous, and networked sensing, ensuring continuous and cost-effective data collection across vast maritime areas. The Bluebottle USVs, powered by wind, solar, and wave energy, are already demonstrating their potential for long-duration missions without human intervention.

With Lookout+ integrated, this system redefines maritime situational awareness, transforming onboard cameras into AI-powered detection systems capable of:

• Identifying marine species, reducing the risk of vessel impact on wildlife.
• Classifying and tracking vessels to improve maritime security and traffic management.
• Enhancing data accuracy and efficiency through automated detection, reducing reliance on manual processing.

Real-World Impact: Smarter, Faster, and More Sustainable Data Collection

For offshore wind development, marine conservation, and defense applications, high-quality, real-time environmental data is essential. Traditionally, this data has been collected through costly and time-consuming crewed surveys. The Deep Blue Project, enhanced by Lookout+, is proving that autonomous solutions can deliver higher volumes of data with greater accuracy and at a fraction of the operational cost.

This advancement in AI-driven detection is refining environmental monitoring, making autonomous USVs more effective at capturing and interpreting the complex dynamics of the ocean.

Driving the Future of Autonomous Maritime Intelligence

Greenroom Robotics, alongside BMT and Ocius, is shaping the next generation of autonomous maritime sensing. With a shared commitment to innovation, this collaboration is demonstrating the power of intelligent autonomy in transforming ocean data collection. Our work with Lookout+ ensures that real-time detection and classification capabilities provide actionable intelligence where it matters most—enhancing safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

As deployment progresses and operational trials yield new insights, the Deep Blue Project is setting the stage for a broader shift toward autonomous, scalable, and sustainable maritime intelligence. At Greenroom Robotics, we remain dedicated to advancing autonomy and AI that drives safer, cleaner, and protected oceans— driving the evolution of autonomous maritime operations.