Marine autonomy specialist Janus launches first mission-led USV platform comparison database.

Leading US marine autonomy specialist Janus Marine & Defense has delivered an industry first – a groundbreaking Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) comparison website. It has launched Janus Navigator, a structured, filterable database of almost 200 global USV platforms with a sales capability.

Navigator has been created to allow clients to make informed choices and identify which platform class best aligns with their mission profile before important procurement decisions are made.

The site allows its users to compare and filter USVs across manufacturers, based on mission requirements and technical criteria, rather than relying on individual OEM marketing materials. Platforms sitting on the database range from high-speed offshore hydrographic survey vessels to maritime robotics platforms and specialist security and surveillance USVs.

South Carolina-headquartered Janus is the first USV operations and sustainment company to be entrusted by multiple manufacturers to support them in a resale capacity. The new online platform will ensure its clients get the right asset for their specific requirements. Users can filter their search by mission, vessel size, class, and product availability.

Navigator is also the first step in Janus’ industry-leading lifecycle management model. Once a USV platform is selected, Janus supports sensor and payload integration; operator and maintenance training, and client-specific Preventive Maintenance Systems.

Janus CEO Jack Dougherty, a former US Navy Iraq War veteran, said: “The USV market is growing rapidly, but it is very fragmented.