Rijeka-based company Innovamare Technologies is advancing the development of Faust V, a multipurpose autonomous surface vessel. Attila Marašek, a graduating master’s student at the Faculty of Engineering in Rijeka, is actively involved in the project.
Measuring 2.1 meters in length, Faust V is designed for maritime traffic monitoring, detecting illegal anchoring and speeding, seabed mapping, and collecting floating debris. Powered by a battery system with up to six hours of runtime, the vessel uses onboard LIDAR sensors for collision avoidance. Recent upgrades include six cameras and a Starlink satellite connection, bypassing 5G coverage limitations to ensure reliable data transmission regardless of distance from shore.
Alongside this, Marašek is leading the development of a second, smaller autonomous vessel – under one meter in length – tailored specifically for marina environments. He is currently designing the hardware and power system for this compact model, intended for port monitoring, debris removal, and easy transport.
Congratulations to the Innovamare Technologies team on their progress, and best of luck with the ongoing development of this valuable engineering project.
