MUMBAI, India, Feb. 6 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541122409 A) filed by New Prince Shri Bhavani College Of Engineering And Technology; Mathan R; Rohith S; Vikash M; and V. Mangaiyarkarasi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 5, 2025, for 'multi purpose sea surveillance search & rescue rc boat.'
Inventor(s) include Mathan R; Rohith S; Vikash M; and V. Mangaiyarkarasi.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 6, under issue no. 06/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention reveals a multifunctional remote-controlled (RC) sea surveillance and searchand- rescue vessel intended for emergency response, maritime security and monitoring. To carry out a variety of maritime tasks, the system combines autonomous control capabilities, real-time navigation and surveillance sensors. The RC boat can identify, track and record vessel activity, floating objects, or people in distress thanks to its array of radar, GPS, cameras, sonar and wireless communication modules. In order to detect, track and identify vessels, floating debris, or people in distress in maritime environments, the RC boat incorporates a multi-sensor surveillance suite that includes radar, GPS, sonar, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) cameras, automatic identification system (ATS) and wireless conununication modules. By guaranteeing constant communication with a command centre or ground station, advanced data transmission gives operators a thorough picture of maritime situational awareness. The boat is equipped with specific life-saving tools for search and rescue missions, including emergency flotation devices, deployable life buoys, a two-way loudspeaker for remote conmmnication and a thermal imaging system for low visibility situations. By enabling the attachment of pollution detection sensors, water quality analysers, or medical supply kits based on mission requirements, the design further promotes payload adaptability. In order to ensure safe operation in harbours, offshore areas and coastal waters, the propulsion system is tuned for stability, endurance, and high manoeuvrability. During prolonged surveillance missions, a dual-mode control mechanism minimizes operator workload by enabling both manual remote piloting and Al-assisted semi-autonomous navigation. Defence, the coast guard, port authorities, environmental monitoring organizations, and disaster response units can all benefit from this invention's low cost, portable, and scalable maritime platform. The invention supports multi-role adaptability for both civilian and defence applications, improves maritime domain awareness, and speeds up rescue operations by integrating emergency response and sea surveillance capabilities into a single unmanned system."
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