Mr Anthony Cooper is the Director and Founder of USV MARIX, a pioneering enterprise in autonomous maritime technology. With a clear, verifiable history of delivering complex marine structures, flying hovercraft, and large pleasure boats, he blends traditional naval craftsmanship with modern science and AI to produce practical, high-reliability vessels.
Raised under the guidance of a professional ship captain, Mr Cooper built a career on rigorous engineering, disciplined project execution, and measurable outcomes. His track record spans concept design, prototyping, certification pathways, and operational deployment—consistently aligning performance with safety, maintainability, and lifecycle cost control.
Career Highlights
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Marine Structures & Vessel Engineering. Led end-to-end programmes from hull design and structural analysis to outfitting and sea trials, integrating modern materials and robust quality controls.
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Flying Hovercraft—design, build, and operation. Delivered hybrid aero-marine craft by merging aerodynamics with maritime stability, achieving reliable all-terrain performance.
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Large Pleasure Boats. Executed luxury builds balancing aesthetics with structural integrity, noise/vibration discipline, and serviceability for long-range comfort.
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USV MARIX Strategy. Focus on Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) for security, search-and-rescue, offshore energy support, logistics, environmental monitoring, and research—using AI-assisted navigation, perception, and fleet management.
