December 2, 2022

Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) has launched the $6.3 million C-MASS project to enhance near-real-time monitoring of the ocean’s nearshore zone using uncrewed autonomous vehicles. Traditional monitoring is costly and outdated, limiting access to critical coastal data. By integrating advanced technologies like GIS, IoT, and AUS, the project will provide actionable insights for industries such as coastal defense, aquaculture, climate monitoring, and emergency response.  

Led by Compusult Ltd. in Mount Pearl, NL, C-MASS involves Canadian partners StrobelTEK, Spiri Robotics, PicSea Canada Ltd., CogNova Technologies, and the Government of Nova Scotia, alongside international partner Resolve Robotics. The OSC is contributing $1.8 million, with the rest funded by project partners.  

This project will improve real-time coastal data, aiding decision-makers in adapting to climate change and infrastructure planning. It will also support the global blue economy and create 10 full-time jobs, boosting Canada’s ocean technology sector.