Canadian Coast Guard Adopts First Autonomous Surface Vessel

Canadian Coast Guard has Acquired its First Autonomous Surface Vessel

Haida Gwaii’s Marine Environmental and Hazard Response unit is the first to acquire this game-changing technology

Shift Coastal Technologies and the Coast Guard’s Chief of Autonomous Systems, worked for two years to bring this vision to life.

The OceanSled® Ranger, a shallow water, multi-mission ASV, is equipped with advanced sensors and designed for marine emergencies.

The vessel enhances marine domain awareness, protecting coastal areas while keeping workers out of hazardous environments. xt

Paired with Coastal Intelligence Management System (CiMS) software, the ASV provides real-time data insights for critical decision-making.

Shift Coastal Technologies collaborated with coastal communities, including T’Sou-ke First Nation, focusing on innovation and cultural preservation.

The OceanSled® passed rigorous testing, proving its modular design and reliability in Canadian territorial waters.

The technology combines aerial and surface vessel imagery into a single view, enhancing emergency response capabilities