Services
Planned support, specialist capability and time-sensitive response.
ARC coordinates the marine services an uncrewed operation may need before, during or after a mission, supported by a secure workflow for matching, agreement and completion.
USV marine support capability
- USV launch and retrieval
- USV guard vessel, escort and standby
- USV towage and repositioning
- USV inspection and intervention
- USV recovery support
- USV intelligence and mission planning
How ARC supports uncrewed operations
- Launch, retrieval and shore-side transfer of uncrewed assets.
- Guard, escort, line-of-sight and standby support for trials and offshore campaigns.
- Towage, repositioning, inspection, maintenance and equipment intervention.
- Recovery capability matched to the USV towing, lifting and handling profile.
- AIS, environmental context and operating history brought together for planning and review.
ARC operational insights
- From Plymouth pilot to repeatable UK USV trials
The MCA’s 2026–27 plan links a six-month Plymouth prototype-vessel pilot with guidance for possible use elsewhere in UK waters. ARC considers what operators should prepare now—and where practical local marine support may fit.
Contact ARC about USV support, guard vessels, escort, towage or recovery.