An unmanned surface vehicle(USVs) was deployed for a 30-day test in Oahu, Hawaii. Coast guards completed the 30-days test that will potentially help in search and rescue operations, improve Marine Environmental response, enhance Port Security, aid in the fight against illegal maritime smuggling, and identify vessels engaged in illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. This is in line with their goals in exploring how current and emerging technologies can be used to enhance maritime domain awareness in remote regions.

U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of the Coast Guard Research and Development Center/Released