Experimental navy ship, new police boats, and other vessels in Portsmouth

Watch XV Patrick Blackett, two new police boats, several autonomous boats, and more in this mix of vessels in Portsmouth Harbour. XV Patrick Blackett (X01) is a new ship for the NavyX Division of the Royal Navy. It s used as a testbed for new technology that may benefit maritime naval activities; such as unmanned vehicles. A number of drone vessels can indeed be seen in the video (with crew for testing safety purposes). Read more: Also seen are two new Osprey police launches to be used by the Ministry of Defence Police to escort warships and patrol around His Majesty s Naval Base Portsmouth. Read more: Timestamps and details to be added for other vessels featured. Recorded: 2022 2024