The handling and manoeuvring of an Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV) raises new operating challenges. It requires a new approach to utilising traditional skills and can prove challenging with an increased reliance on technology to provide an awareness of the operating environment.

 

Operational support will also need to be adapted to permit these operations, ensuring both human and machine are provided with the facilities they require. Facilities that not only support the advanced technical aspects, but which also support the operator who will now be located ashore rather than afloat.

 

This course element will provide individuals with hands-on experience of operating a small Uncrewed Surface Vessels. It will allow those personnel who are indirectly involved in MASS operations to gain an appreciation of what is required when deploying and operating these craft so that they are best placed to support operations within their own organisation.