There are several reasons why going the autonomous vessels way makes more sense now. It would lower human errors and costs, and enhance safety, just to name some of the primary benefits. Aware of these benefits, Plymouth Marine Laboratory is developing the first long-range autonomous research vessel in the world.
Oceanus will be designed and constructed by a Plymouth-based firm named M Subs Ltd. Some drawings and plans are in place so far. It can be said that it is going...