USV Fremantle 01, a next-generation uncrewed surface vessel (USV) developed by EGS Survey, has completed its first major deployment offshore Western Australia, powered by Greenroom Robotics’ GAMA autonomy system.
This milestone mission marks a major step forward for Australian-made maritime autonomy and proves what GAMA was built for: getting out into the real world, working for clients, and delivering results.
EGS Delivers in Harsh Offshore Conditions
Deployed 100 km east of Esperance for a 42-day mission, the Fremantle 01 was tasked with conducting extended hydrographic survey operations in remote offshore waters. The vessel operated through rough conditions, including swells of up to 5 metres and winds exceeding 30 knots.
Despite the challenging environment, Fremantle 01 maintained excellent data quality and mission continuity — a testament to the vessel’s stability, integration, and the strength of its autonomy stack.
Congratulations to the entire team at EGS Survey on a job well done. From design and build to deployment and operations, this mission sets a new benchmark for autonomous survey in Australia.
GAMA: Autonomy That Delivers
At the heart of this success was GAMA, Greenroom’s autonomy system designed to enable reliable, flexible, and safe remote and autonomous operations.
Integrated into the Fremantle 01 from the ground up, GAMA controlled the vessel autonomously, enabling:
- Precise navigation of survey lines
- Real-time monitoring
- Remote control from EGS’s Fremantle-based Remote Operations Centre
Key Features That Made the Difference
- Simple survey line integration with QINSY survey software
- Operator-tuned precision control for high-resolution data collection
- COLREGs-aware collision avoidance and layered fail-safes
- Remote operations via Starlink and Iridium connectivity
- Configurable UI and intuitive mission oversight
This wasn't just a test, this was real commercial work, with real data, delivered in real offshore conditions.
A National Collaboration Driving Global Capability
Both USV Fremantle 01 and the GAMA system were designed and built in Western Australia, demonstrating what’s possible when local innovation meets global capability.
With:
- 2,000 nautical mile operational range
- 10-day endurance
- Dual-head Kongsberg EM2040 multibeam
…the vessel is redefining how offshore survey gets done.
“We’re thrilled to see GAMA powering USV Fremantle 01 on its first major deployment. EGS Survey has built an impressive platform, and we’re proud to provide the autonomy layer that helps bring it to life. This project shows what autonomy can look like when it’s practical, proven, and built to get jobs done.”
— Peter Baker, Director of Growth
What’s Next
This is just the beginning.
With Fremantle 01 returning from a successful first outing, we’re excited to see more missions, more data, and more impact.
GAMA is ready for real-world deployment, supporting clients across the hydrographic, geophysical, and offshore industries.