Oceanography centre team up with Navy
SOUTHAMPTON’S National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has announced a new partnership with the Royal Navy.
The centre near Dock Gate Four will work with the Navy on a number of marine innovations, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).
The centre now operates the biggest UUV fleet in Europe, with some of the vessels capable of operating at depths of 6,000 metres.
Commodore Guy Robinson, from Navy Command Headquarters, said: “I anticipate that this will develop into a most fruitful partnership for the Royal Navy and the NOC.
“This is an exciting opportunity as we develop this new area of our capability.”
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