A vessel conversion module 10 for converting a vessel into an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) includes a casing 12 and conversion components. The components comprise: a navigation sensor unit 20 comprising a global positioning system (GPS) receiver 22; a wireless communications interface 28; electronically operable switches 42 for starting and stopping the engine of the vessel and/or lowering and raising the anchor of the vessel; a motor control circuit 44 for coupling to the vessels motor control system for controlling engine 46 speed; a steering control circuit 54 for coupling to the vessels steering control system for controlling the direction of the vessel; memory for storing a navigation control program; and a processor 64 coupled to the conversion components for communication therewith. The processor is arranged to execute the navigation control program, being configured to cause control commands to be sent to the switches and the motor and steering control circuits to control movement of the vessel in accordance with input signals received from the navigation unit and/or the wireless communications interface. The module can be used in a vessel having a hull, a steering system and an engine and in a method of converting a vessel.


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    Title :

    Vessel conversion module, vessel and method


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2018-04-11


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING



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