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OCIUS Technology, formerly known as Solar Sailor, is an Australian company that once specialised in solar/hybrid powered ferries but now is focused on the development of its flagship class of marine drones known as Bluebottles.[1][2][3]

Ocius is currently a key supplier to the navies of both Australia [4] and New Zealand.[5]

Notable vessels

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Solar Sailor

A chartered Solar Sailor ferry operates on Sydney Harbour, carrying 100 passengers.[6]

A second ferry was built for the Shanghai World Expo, in association with Suntech Power, carrying 186 passengers.[7]

Four ferries operate in Hong Kong carrying 100 passengers each.[8]

In December 2024, Ocius officially launched the first of two uncrewed surface vessels, known as Bluebottles, for the New Zealand Defence Force. The first of the vessels adopted by the New Zealand Navy were christened Tahi and Rua, after the Maori words for 'one' and 'two'.[9][10]

Ocius and AUKUS

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The Bluebottles developed by Ocius have been flagged as potentially having a key role to play in the Aukus security partnership between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom.[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "SolarSailor Holdings evolving into ocean technology – OCIUS | Ocius". Ocius.
  2. ^ "Bluebottle ASW USV trial success - Australian Defence Magazine".
  3. ^ "Sea trials begin for Australian-made OCIUS 'Bluebottle' USV". 18 March 2017.
  4. ^ "Ocius Technology and UNSW scale up production of renewably powered Uncrewed Surface Vessels". 2 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Defence and Customs strengthen maritime security with uncrewed surface vessels". 15 April 2025.
  6. ^ "Solar Sailor: First Tech Museum Laureate from Australia". 20 September 2007.
  7. ^ "Solar Sailing in Shanghai". 21 June 2010.
  8. ^ "Latest SolarSailor launched in Hong Kong". Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  9. ^ "Ocius unveils Bluebottles for RNZN, RAN". 2 December 2024.
  10. ^ "Defence and Customs strengthen maritime security with uncrewed surface vessels". 15 April 2025.
  11. ^ Rose, Frank (3 September 2025). "Beyond submarines: Why AUKUS Pillar II matters now".
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