Dooly, G,Omerdic, E,Coleman, J,Miller, L,Kaknjo, A,Hayes, J,Braga, J,Ferreira, F,Conlon, H,Barry, H,Marcos-Olaya, J,Tuohy, T,Sousa, J,Toal, D

2016

September

Marine Pollution Bulletin

Unmanned vehicles for maritime spill response case study: Exercise Cathach

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Sonar imaging Oil spill response Harmful noxious substances Autonomous vehicles RISK-ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

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528

538

This paper deals with two aspects, namely a historical analysis of the use of unmanned vehicles (UAVs ROVs, AUVs) in maritime spill incidents and a detailed description of a multi-agency oil and HNS incident response exercise involving the integration and analysis of unmanned vehicles environmental sensing equipment. The exercise was a first in terms of the level of robotic systems deployed to assist in survey, surveillance and inspection roles for oil spills and harmful and noxious substances. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.02.072