OceanScan-MST is the developer of a versatile, one-person portable AUV platform designed for underwater surveying, oceanographic research, and defense applications.
Unmanned Systems Technology (UST) is pleased to announce the addition of OceanScan-MST to our global supplier ecosystem. The company’s new Silver supplier profile showcases its innovative Light Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (LAUV), a compact, modular AUV that is ideal for a wide range of subsea missions.
Founded as a spin-off from the University of Porto’s Underwater Systems and Technology Laboratory (LSTS), OceanScan-MST develops autonomous underwater solutions that combine operational flexibility with a low logistical footprint. Its LAUV platform can be deployed and recovered by a single person from shore, piers, or small vessels, without requiring cranes or specialized equipment. With thousands of operational hours worldwide, the vehicle supports applications ranging from hydrographic surveying and environmental monitoring to underwater security and minehunting.
Key features and capabilities of OceanScan-MST’s LAUV platform include:
Lightweight, Portable Design: Weighing between 15 and 35 kg, the LAUV offers single-person deployment, depth ratings of 100 or 400 metres, and typical endurance exceeding eight hours at three knots.
Modular Sensor Integration: An open architecture supports configurable payloads including side-scan sonar, multibeam echosounders, underwater cameras, magnetometers, and environmental monitoring instruments.
Advanced Navigation and Communications: Optional DVL, tactical-grade FOG IMU, LBL and USBL systems enhance navigation, while the portable Manta gateway enables wireless, acoustic, cellular, and satellite communications.
Intuitive Mission Management: OceanScan-MST’s Neptus command and control software supports mission planning, simulation, execution, and post-mission analysis, with additional smartphone-based remote control capabilities.
The LAUV has demonstrated its versatility across demanding real-world operations, including minehunting missions with the Danish Navy, coordinated acoustic and magnetic surveys, and specialized oceanographic research. Its adaptable payload architecture enables operators to tailor the vehicle to specific mission requirements, while its compact design reduces deployment complexity and associated logistical demands.
To learn more about OceanScan-MST’s autonomous underwater vehicles and mission solutions, visit their full supplier profile on Unmanned Systems Technology.
