Research Development & Innovation
RDUK is here to research, engage and collaborate with academics, entrepreneurs and local communities, we gather data for ourselves and others from inshore waters to better understand the effect of increasing human leisure and commercial activities. RDUK contributes to resaerch and the development of scalable and sustainable new products and services.
Bioacoustic Monitoring Projects

Joe Dennett Research Development Officer at RDUK Limited & Chelonia Limited Master of Science (MSc)
Project Planning, Team Management, Operations Management, Strategic Issues in technical design.
Masters projects: Supply Chain Value in areas of fast developing technology
Supply Chain Management – Technology Contract negotiations
Day Skipper + Commercial Endorsement Certification Jan 2018
Coastal Skipper / Yacht Master Offshore Shorebased course – 23/04/2018
Intermediate Powerboat Certificate 17/06/2018
BSAC Dive leader September 2001

Meg Hayward Smith
Marine Scientist at Research Development UK.
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology from Unicversity of Exeter.
Researching and testing Marine Acoustics around the Cornish Coast.
Skipper on ‘Molly Oxford’ a traditional 28ft Heard Gaff Cutter used for testing equipment at sea.
Founder of Falmouth Marine Conservation and graduate from Exeter University Meg has knowledge of marine ecological processes and marine species. Skilled in communications, team management, event coordination and public speaking.
Day Skipper & RYA Senior Sailing Instructor, Seiche MMO and PAMguard Operator
Marine Deposits and Recoveries

Our Heard 28 gaff cutter based at Falmouth. She has five berths in two cabins, heads & a galley.


Odie is our beach scout.