R&D PROJECT

ROC - Remote Operation Centres for next-generation maritime autonomy

Project period: 2025 - 2022

 

Contact info.

Frode Halvorsen, Cluster manager, Ocean Autonomy Cluster
+47 918 45 969
frode@fi-nor.no 

Remote operation from suitcase to full-scale control rooms

The ROC project aims to develop a standardized, flexible, and scalable Remote Operation Center that allows operators to manage vessels and maritime systems remotely, covering underwater, surface, air, and even space operations.

By integrating all ship functions, from navigation to cranes and engine rooms, ROC provides a unified control platform designed for safe, efficient, and dual-use operations, supporting the transition toward fully autonomous maritime systems.

Advancing autonomy

ROC represents a major step toward autonomous maritime operations. By unifying navigation, mechanical systems, cranes, and multi-domain control into a single, standardized system, ROC enables safer, more efficient, and scalable operations. TrønderROC and Gjallarhorn illustrate how research and innovation translate into practical, real-world solutions.

Partners and collaborators

  • NTNU Shore Control Lab – Advanced research lab for designing and testing land-based control rooms for autonomous vessels, focusing on operator situational awareness and human-centered interfaces.

  • Testination – Norwegian maritime test arena supporting development and real-world demonstration of remote operation systems across surface, underwater, and air domains.

  • MIDAS – Research initiative on human-centered maritime autonomy, exploring operator interfaces, multi-domain integration, and industry applications.

  • Ocean Autonomy Cluster (OAC) – Industry cluster connecting maritime technology companies, research institutions, and innovation hubs to accelerate autonomous maritime systems development.

  • Maritime Robotics – Company specializing in autonomous and remotely operated maritime systems.

Nordic 5 Tech Foto Lars Bugge Aarset - Ocean Autonomy Cluster (25)NTNU Shore Control Lab. Photo: Lars Bugge Aarset/Fremtidens industri

ROC development projects

TrønderROC: Developing a mobile ROC
TrønderROC is a project focused on the development of a mobile ROC. It brings the concept into practice, allowing testing, training, and demonstration of remote operation capabilities in real-world environments. The name is a playful nod to Trøndelag’s musical heritage (TrønderRock), combining local ingenuity with cutting-edge technology.

Gjallarhorn: Defense-focused ROC
Gjallarhorn is a defense project cooperating with the ROC initiative, focusing on military applications of ROC technology and enabling secure and efficient remote control of defense systems and vessels.

ROC - Remote Operation Centres

Partners