Ocean Power Technologies Unveils Enhanced Merrows™ Maritime Domain Awareness Solution
Ocean Power Technologies (NYSE American: OPTT) has announced significant enhancements to its Merrows™ Maritime Domain Awareness Solution (MDAS). The upgraded AI-capable system now offers improved performance, stability, and security for maritime operations.
Key improvements include multi-user monitoring capabilities, enhanced third-party feed integration (including global AIS and weather data), and expanded functionality as an ISR node for surface, subsurface, and aerial platform collaboration. The system can be deployed standalone or integrated with OPT's PowerBuoy® platforms and WAM-V® Unmanned Surface Vehicles for autonomous monitoring networks.
Ocean Power Technologies (NYSE American: OPTT) ha annunciato importanti miglioramenti alla sua Merrows™ Maritime Domain Awareness Solution (MDAS). Il sistema potenziato, ora abilitato all'IA, offre prestazioni, stabilità e sicurezza superiori per le operazioni marittime.
Tra le novità principali: monitoraggio multi-utente, integrazione rafforzata di feed di terze parti (inclusi AIS globale e dati meteorologici) e capacità estese come nodo ISR per la cooperazione tra piattaforme di superficie, subacquee e aeree. La soluzione può funzionare in modo indipendente o essere integrata con le piattaforme PowerBuoy® e i veicoli di superficie senza pilota WAM-V® di OPT per reti di sorveglianza autonome.
Ocean Power Technologies (NYSE American: OPTT) ha anunciado importantes mejoras en su Merrows™ Maritime Domain Awareness Solution (MDAS). El sistema mejorado, ahora compatible con IA, ofrece mayor rendimiento, estabilidad y seguridad para operaciones marítimas.
Entre las mejoras clave figuran la supervisión multiusuario, una integración mejorada de fuentes de terceros (incluidos AIS global y datos meteorológicos) y funcionalidades ampliadas como nodo ISR para la colaboración entre plataformas de superficie, submarinas y aéreas. El sistema puede desplegarse de forma independiente o integrarse con las plataformas PowerBuoy® y los Vehículos de Superficie No Tripulados WAM-V® de OPT para redes de monitorización autónomas.
Ocean Power Technologies (NYSE American: OPTT)는 Merrows™ Maritime Domain Awareness Solution (MDAS)의 주요 기능 향상을 발표했습니다. AI 기능이 추가된 업그레이드 시스템은 해상 작전을 위한 성능, 안정성 및 보안을 개선했습니다.
주요 개선사항으로는 다중 사용자 모니터링, 전 세계 AIS 및 기상 데이터 등 제3자 피드 통합 강화, 수면·수중·항공 플랫폼 간 협업을 위한 ISR 노드로서의 기능 확장 등이 포함됩니다. 이 시스템은 독립형으로 배치하거나 OPT의 PowerBuoy® 플랫폼 및 WAM-V® 무인수상정과 통합하여 자율 모니터링 네트워크를 구성할 수 있습니다.
Ocean Power Technologies (NYSE American: OPTT) a annoncé des améliorations significatives de sa Merrows™ Maritime Domain Awareness Solution (MDAS). Le système amélioré, désormais compatible IA, offre de meilleures performances, stabilité et sécurité pour les opérations maritimes.
Parmi les principales améliorations : une surveillance multi-utilisateurs, une intégration renforcée des flux tiers (y compris l'AIS mondial et les données météorologiques) et des fonctionnalités élargies en tant que nœud ISR pour la collaboration entre plateformes de surface, sous-marines et aériennes. La solution peut être déployée de façon autonome ou intégrée aux plateformes PowerBuoy® et aux véhicules de surface sans pilote WAM-V® d'OPT pour des réseaux de surveillance autonomes.
Ocean Power Technologies (NYSE American: OPTT) hat erhebliche Verbesserungen seiner Merrows™ Maritime Domain Awareness Solution (MDAS) angekündigt. Das aufgerüstete, KI-fähige System bietet nun höhere Leistung, Stabilität und Sicherheit für maritime Einsätze.
Wesentliche Neuerungen sind Mehrbenutzer-Überwachung, verbesserte Integration externer Datenquellen (einschließlich globaler AIS- und Wetterdaten) sowie erweiterte Funktionen als ISR-Knoten für die Zusammenarbeit von Oberflächen-, Unterwasser- und Luftplattformen. Das System kann eigenständig eingesetzt oder in OPTs PowerBuoy®-Plattformen und WAM-V® unbemannte Oberflächenfahrzeuge integriert werden, um autonome Überwachungsnetzwerke zu realisieren.
- Enhanced system capabilities including faster performance and improved security
- New multi-user monitoring functionality
- Expanded integration with third-party data feeds
- Compatibility with existing OPT products for autonomous monitoring networks
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MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: OPTT) (“OPT” or the “Company”), a leader in intelligent maritime solutions, today announced a major upgrade to its AI-capable Merrows™ Maritime Domain Awareness Solution (MDAS). The updated system expands its role as an ISR node—enabling enhanced maritime domain awareness and autonomous collaboration across surface, subsurface, and aerial platforms.
Built with mission-driven design, Merrows™ now delivers faster performance, greater stability, and improved security—empowering operators to maintain a persistent watch in contested or remote environments. The system’s expanded flexibility also allows multiple users to monitor the same or different assets simultaneously, while new integration pathways make it easier to fuse third-party feeds such as global AIS, weather data, and advanced mapping tools.
“Merrows™ is evolving into the connective tissue of maritime operations,” said Philipp Stratmann, President and CEO of Ocean Power Technologies. “These upgrades allow it to function as a true ISR node—supporting autonomous platforms, streamlining decision-making, and strengthening awareness in complex maritime domains.”
The enhanced AI-capable Merrows™ MDAS can be deployed independently or paired with OPT’s PowerBuoy® platforms and WAM-V® Unmanned Surface Vehicles to create persistent, autonomous monitoring networks tailored to mission requirements.
For more information about Merrows™ and OPT’s intelligent maritime solutions, visit www.oceanpowertechnologies.com.
ABOUT OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES
OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets, including Merrows™, which provides AI-capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® unmanned surface vehicles (USV’s) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is located in Monroe Township, New Jersey and has an additional office in Richmond, California. To learn more, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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