Fugro Vaquita receives unrestricted UK coastguard approval
Fugro's Blue Essence vessel Vaquita received Category 0 approval from the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency, enabling fully remote operations without geographic restriction.
Evidence notes
- Fugro announced Vaquita's Category 0 approval on January 25, 2024.
- The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency granted its highest approval level for autonomous vessels.
- The approval made Vaquita the largest fully remote USV with unrestricted access for projects farther offshore.