Dr Priya Raman joins Skerry as Director of Autonomy
The former National Oceanography Centre navigation lead will run subsea autonomy and the K4 Manta programme.
Skerry Marine Systems has appointed Dr Priya Raman as director of autonomy, with responsibility for subsea navigation, the K4 Manta programme and long-duration mission planning.
Raman joins from the National Oceanography Centre, where she spent nine years leading the navigation team on long-range AUV deployments, including under-ice missions in the Antarctic.
“Priya has spent a decade solving navigation problems in the places where nothing works. That is exactly the discipline the K4 programme needs.”
Dr Elin Marchetti, Chief Executive Officer, Skerry Marine Systems
About Skerry Marine Systems
Skerry Marine Systems designs and builds autonomous surface and subsea vessels for offshore energy, hydrographic survey and maritime security. Founded in Southampton in 2017 by a team from naval architecture and marine robotics, the company has delivered more than 40,000 hours of uncrewed operations across the North Sea, Mediterranean and West Africa. Its platforms include the K3 Scout autonomous surface vessel and the K4 Manta autonomous underwater vehicle, both operated through Helm, Skerry's autonomy and fleet operations software. The company employs 210 people across facilities in Southampton and Aberdeen, and holds Lloyd's Register type approval for uncrewed surface operations.