NU Marine Blog
Have a look at some of the memories made in our workshop and on test days
30th Jan 2026 - Atlas’ first rollercoaster
A video of our USV having fun while we calibrate its IMU sensor
6th Feb 2026 - Pondering…
Much to think about when code doesn't behave as expected... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
6th Feb 2026 - WAM-V showing Atlas the ropes
Important milestone marking the transition from WAM-V platform to Blue Robotics Blue Boat
6th Feb 2026 - A hard day's work
NU Marine getting their hands dirty while deploying our old platform
6th Feb 2026 - Mechanical problems require mechanical solutions
Sometimes seized, rusty jockey wheels just need a bit of encouragement to align themselves
13th Feb 2026 - Hello World! from Bastet
Our UUV, Bastet, gathers its bearings in preparation for test day
13th Feb 2026 - Bastet's first steps
Bastet is tested in water for the first time!
13th Feb 2026 - Unauthorised personnel in testing area
As you can see, everyone is very excited about the testing and development of Bastet
20th Feb 2026 - I can see!
Camera footage and SONAR data being collected by Bastet during test day
27th Feb 2026 - Always look on the bright side of life
Good omens on test day as Atlas prepares for testing at Carrington
5th Mar 2026 - Where are you now Atlas?
Our USV, Atlas, attempts to figure out where it is and why it isn't moving
10th Mar 2026 - Pipes ahoy
Here, our UUV team attempts to detect a horizontal pipe using Bastet's SONAR
11th Mar 2026 - Fastest draw in the workshop
All hands on deck while the WAM-V platform is washed and packed away
11th Mar 2026 - Pontoons needing some encouragement
After a number of years of service, the pontoons on our WAM-V aren't quite ready to come apart yet
22nd May 2026 - Bracing the elements
Rain, hail or shine, NU Marine will be out testing our platforms capabilities (preferably when it's sunny)
12th Jun 2026 - Have you got your PPE?
PPE and safety are taken very seriously at NU Marine. Here, one of our UAV team members supervises while our airborne platform, Artemis, is prepped for flight
19th Jun 2026 - After a long shift at the docks
Taking breaks is very important after completing plenty of work on test days
4th Jul 2026 - Waiting for testing time
Time always moves slowly when you're waiting to test your new solution on the water
13th Jul 2026 - Self driving car who?
Major milestone as Bastet enters Guided mode for the first time and attempts to navigate between waypoints
31st Jul 2026 - The face of success
Big wins in the workshop as our UAV, Artemis, completes its first flight after a mechanical overhaul
31st Jul 2026 - Alternative travel options
Here one of our members is learning to appreciate just how much leg room is in an economy seat
5th Aug 2026 - Team bonding
Student teams owe much of their success to the motivation of their members which is reliant on a balanced culture between them (including some shenanigans)
5th Aug 2026 - Have you done your morning stretches?
NU Marine makes an effort to reduce overexertion and strain at test days
7th Aug 2026 - Those buoys look familiar
Exciting construction in the workshop in preparation for on the water test days to come
7th Aug 2026 - Did you call me?
Radios are very useful when you need to communicate with your deployment team
20th Aug 2026 - A fair trade
21st Aug 2026 - Tired
Test days are tough. Have a break. Have a KitKat.
21st Aug 2026 - Spotted!
When you find the bug that's been messing up your code
28th Aug 2026 - New whips
NU Marine. Supporting greener methods of transportation
28th Aug 2026 - Thinking of her
NU Marine when our competition platforms are shipped off to Singapore
11th Sep 2026 - Arrrgh
Beware of pirates at boat days
18th Sep 2026 - Rate the fit
