Dorado

The Dorado is a high-speed, semi-submersible platform developed for mine countermeasure operations and subsea survey applications. Originally designed for the Canadian Department of National Defence, the system tows a sonar towfish at speeds of up to 12 knots and depths of 200 m, delivering high-quality seabed imagery for mine detection and classification.

Its semi-submersible design minimizes hydrodynamic drag while providing greater stability in rough sea states than conventional surface drones. A surface-piercing mast enables continuous radio communications and differential GPS positioning, allowing real-time data transmission and accurate target localization at stand-off distances of up to 10 km from the host vessel.

In addition to mine-hunting missions, the Dorado platform has been successfully employed for seismic surveys and marine science applications, offering a versatile solution for a range of subsea operations.