HydroSurv company

HydroSurv is a UK-based developer and manufacturer of battery-electric and hybrid Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), delivering autonomous hydrographic, geophysical, oceanographic, and environmental survey solutions for inland, nearshore, and coastal waters.

HydroSurv overview

HydroSurv is a UK-based, early-stage SME specializing in the design, development, and delivery of small to midsize Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) for hydrographic, geophysical, and oceanographic applications. Combining expertise in naval architecture, systems integration, and software development, the company delivers turnkey autonomous survey platforms engineered for reliable real-world operations.

HydroSurv focuses on transforming hydrospatial data collection through a fleet of battery-electric and battery-hybrid Rapid Environmental Assessment Vessels (REAVs), reducing carbon intensity by approximately 97% while enabling efficient inland, nearshore, and coastal surveys. Its flexible business model—including direct sales, leasing, and co-ownership—helps survey contractors and marine service providers adopt autonomous technology without the high costs of conventional survey vessels.

With more than 115 completed projects and over 30 USVs deployed worldwide, HydroSurv is making ocean data collection more cost-effective, accessible, and environmentally responsible.

Core Capabilities

• Design and manufacture of small to midsize USVs
• End-to-end vessel development, from naval architecture to software integration
• Turnkey autonomous survey platforms
• Hydrographic, geophysical, and oceanographic survey solutions
• Battery-electric and battery-hybrid USV technology
• Custom USV platform development
• Leasing, co-ownership, and direct sales models

Mission

To revolutionize ocean data collection by delivering accessible, sustainable, and operationally effective autonomous survey vessels that improve efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.

Vision

To make responsible ocean data collection the industry standard by providing trusted, accessible USV technology that supports the evolving needs of the global blue economy.

Company Values

• Stewardship – Promoting environmentally responsible maritime operations.
• Trust – Delivering dependable, accountable solutions for mission-critical operations.
• Intentional Innovation – Developing practical technologies that solve real operational challenges.
• Curiosity – Continuously improving through exploration and learning.
• Growth – Building on successes while learning from challenges to drive continuous improvement.