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Aquarius Unmanned Surface Vessel Project Started Sunday, 04 December 2011 09:03 Fukuoka, Japan - 4th December 2011 - As part of its expanding research programme, Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. of Fukuoka, Japan announced today that it has begun development of an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) based on technology it has developed for the Aquarius MRE System. This new vessel design concept is called the Aquarius USV. The Aquarius USV will be able to undertake a variety of missions ranging from littoral operations such as coastal patrol, interdiction & surveillance to Mine Countermeasures (MCM) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). It will also be possible to configure the vessel to perform scientific work such as oceanographic research. To maximise the operating range, the Aquarius USV will utilise the EnergySail technology currently being developed for Eco Marine Power's Aquarius MRE System in addition to incorporating a number of new design concepts. Unlike many other Unmanned Surface Vessels, the Aquarius USV will tap into renewable energy sources such and wind & solar power to reduce fuel consumption. These energy sources will also allow it to operate almost silently when required. Greg Atkinson of Eco Marine Power commented: "Our Aquarius MRE System technology is ideally suited to Unmanned Surface Vessels and starting a project in this area fits well into our development roadmap. We also expect the new technologies we are working on will lead to further sustainable shipping design concepts." It is expected that the initial design for the Aquarius USV will be completed by mid 2012 and that testing of a scale model prototype will commence sometime in 2013. About Eco Marine Power Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. is an internationally focused technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that develops innovative eco-friendly solar, wind, electric and hybrid marine power and propulsion solutions. The company also designs eco-friendly ship concepts that incorporate the latest renewable energy technology and is currently working on a number of design projects including the Aquarius MRE System and the solar-electric hybrid marine power (HMP) vessel 'Tonbo'. Aquarius MRE System, EnergySail & Aquarius USV are trademarks of Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. For more information please visit: https://www.ecomarinepower.com Media Enquiries Greg Atkinson Director Phone: +81 92 287 9677 Mobile: +81 90 1369 7568 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tweet

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