25 June, 2019

Ocius successfully completes seatrials off NSW South Coast 3 months ahead of contract program

In the News
24 June, 2019
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Shephard Media

Aussie Bluebottles show signs of intelligence

17 June, 2019

Ocius begins ‘intelligent network’ trials off NSW South Coast

23 May, 2019

‘Bob’ completes endurance trial off Ulladulla in East Australian Current

17 May, 2019

Vale Hon Bob Hawke

08 May, 2019

Prototype Bob begins sea trials off NSW Coast

30 March, 2019

OCIUS’ Bob Sea Trials

13 December, 2018

OCIUS demonstrates ‘man portable’ USV prototype at Autonomous Warrior 18 Wargames

29 November, 2018

OCIUS Christens next generation of BlueBottle “BOB”

22 November, 2018

OCIUS Technology Awarded Defence Innovation Hub contract

19 November, 2018

OCIUS Technology Ltd and NAVY collaborate for AW18

In the News
14 November, 2018
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ABC News

Navy explores use of autonomous vehicles for dangerous, dirty and dull work

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US Navy and Coast Guard

Ocius has partnered with ThayerMahan to deliver Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels to the United States.

Australian
Marine
Parks

Delivering equivalent coverage with a traditional patrol vessel would typically require continuous operations and consume thousands of litres of diesel, meaning the deployment of two Bluebottles avoided an estimated 120–160 tonnes of CO₂ emissions over a month.
Two Bluebottles USVs sit in the water near a harbour.

Royal
New Zealand
Navy

Bluebottles have been in-service with the Royal New Zealand Navy since 2024 and are used to combat transnational and organised crime.

Royal
Australian
Navy

Ocius has been operating Bluebottles since 2024 as part of Operation Resolute of the Australian Defence Force, protecting Australia’s borders and offshore maritime interests.