Shetty, N.B.Umesh, P.Gangadharan, K.V.2026-02-042022Journal of Marine Science and Application, 2022, 21, 3, pp. 219-22716719433https://doi.org/10.1007/s11804-022-00283-whttps://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/22413Development of man-packable, versatile marine surface vehicle with ability to rescue a drowning victim and also capable of carrying mission specific sensor is explored. Design thinking methodology is implemented by using existing equipment/platform with the addition of external attachment to make it a functional product. Iterative prototyping process with extensive testing to achieve user-centric solution. Individual prototypes and their possible sub-configurations with their integration and characteristics are studied and compared with numerical model, inferences obtained are utilised to improve for the next iteration. A novel hinge-clamp assembly enables this marine surface vehicle to operate in the event of an overturn, this phenomenon is further studied with the aid of a mathematical model (Pendulum in a fluid). This research project aims to demonstrate a multi-role unmanned surface vehicle. © 2022, Harbin Engineering University and Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.Lifesaving equipmentMulti-role platformNovel Hinge-Clamp AssemblyRemotely operated ring buoy surface vehicleUnmanned marine surface vehicle