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Programme Scale & Expansion
Programme Scale & Expansion
Programme Scale & Expansion
Expedition Audacity is expanding subsea capability to support work in deeper, colder, and more complex marine environments while reducing reliance on higher-risk dive operations.
This initiative strengthens long-term monitoring across multiple regions, enabling field teams to document sensitive ecosystems with greater safety and consistency.
As expedition scope grows, scalable ROV capacity helps maintain independent access in challenging conditions.
Why This Matters
Programme Scale & Expansion
Programme Scale & Expansion
Without dependable subsea access, important environmental changes remain difficult to document.
ROV systems allow researchers to observe fragile habitats, examine areas of concern, and record marine activity in locations that are impractical for routine diving.
Each additional deployment contributes to a broader body of evidence available to scientists, communities, and decision-makers working to understand changing ocean systems.
Where we are now
Programme Scale & Expansion
Where we are now
At present, Expedition Audacity operates one small donated ROV.
It currently supports:
- hull inspections
- anchor and mooring checks
- shallow near-surface observation (approximately 100 ft)
It is not suited for:
- deeper or extended surveys
- scientific-grade subsea data capture
- operations in strong current or low visibility
- complex or higher-risk environments
This creates a practical limitation on the range of work that can be undertaken.
This limitation is not just technical.
Due to a permanent disability, the Foundation’s founder and captain cannot rely on diving as a primary operational method. This informs how the organisation plans field capability.
Remotely operated systems support real-time oversight, informed decision-making, and consistent documentation while maintaining appropriate safety margins for the crew.
ROV capability supports continuity and responsible field practice in real operating conditions.
Chartering ROV systems does not provide the consistency required for Expedition Audacity’s operations. Availability varies, integration can be complex, and systems are rarely configured for sailing research platforms.
Sail-powered vessels require ROV systems that meet specific constraints related to:
- size and weight
- power draw
- deployment method
- operational resilience
Many suitable systems are built to order and are not typically available through rental fleets.
Operating purpose-fit equipment allows Expedition Audacity to:
- plan around real vessel constraints
- train crew on familiar systems
- deploy when conditions require
- maintain consistent safety and data practices
For this reason, Expedition Audacity is pursuing two complementary systems: Boxfish ROV and Boxfish Luna, providing flexible observation and documentation capability in environments where human access is limited or impractical.
Boxfish ROV
A compact, expedition-grade observation and inspection ROV designed for deployment from small crews and constrained platforms. The Boxfish ROV delivers high-resolution video, precise manoeuvrability, and operational redundancy suitable for scientific monitoring, inspection, and response work in challenging conditions. Its lightweight, fault-tolerant design allows reliable deployment from a sailing research vessel.
Boxfish Luna
A cinematography-class ROV built for high-definition visual documentation and extended missions. Boxfish Luna supports professional-grade imaging for scientific, environmental, and evidentiary use, while maintaining the stability, endurance, and control required for complex underwater environments. It complements the Boxfish ROV by enabling detailed visual records where clarity and context matter most.
ROV systems extend the ability to observe underwater environments in a controlled and repeatable way.
They support crew safety, protect sensitive habitats from unnecessary disturbance, and preserve visual and environmental records that inform ongoing work.
This effort focuses on practical capability aligned with real operating conditions at sea.
