Ocean Power Technologies demos autonomous docking and charging for offshore vehicles

Ocean Power Technologies successfully demonstrated an autonomous docking and charging system for its WAM-V autonomous surface vehicle, enabling it to dock, recharge, and redeploy without human help. This innovation addresses a major challenge in long-duration offshore missions by extending operational endurance and reducing the need for manned support. The company plans to integrate this system with its PowerBuoy platform to create offshore charging stations for maritime drones and electric vessels, aiming to build a distributed marine charging network. These advancements support persistent offshore operations in defense and commercial markets through improved autonomy and marine systems.