Member Spotlight: Channel Watch Marine Services Inc.

February 9, 2026

Channel Watch Marine Services Inc. provides professional marine services, specializing in safety and support vessels for maritime testing and complex offshore operations. With deep operational experience and strong regional expertise, the company enables safe, reliable activity in demanding maritime environments.

Value of Channel Watch Marine Services’ AUVSI Membership

Channel Watch Marine Services joined AUVSI to stay informed on industry developments, build meaningful connections, and highlight the strength of its operational capabilities. As a company supporting maritime testing in shared waterways, remaining aligned with best practices is critical.

Founder Carson Shevitz sees AUVSI as both a learning platform and a place to contribute practical insight. “We became members to stay current, connect with potential customers, and showcase the work our team has accomplished,” Shevitz says. He also brings extensive experience leading large scale support boat operations for a major U.S. Navy project involving more than 40 vessels providing continuous, around the clock coverage, experience that informs how the company approaches safety, coordination, and execution.

Operational Challenges

According to Shevitz, accelerating timelines present one of the most significant challenges his customers are navigating particularly within defense related programs. As development schedules compress, testing and operational activity increasingly take place in public and highly visible environments because of the pre-existing infrastructure and flexibility.

“There’s a real urgency to deliver finished products faster than ever,” Shevitz explains. “As a result, USVs are operating more frequently in the public eye, which makes coordination, local knowledge, and professionalism even more important.” Channel Watch Marine Services has responded by leveraging long standing regional relationships and operational resources to support customers while adapting to evolving demands.

Channel Watch Marine Services’ Role in the Industry’s Future

Channel Watch Marine Services views public and government trust as essential to the continued advancement of maritime and unmanned systems. The company remains focused on maintaining consistent operational standards that allow testing and development activities to proceed efficiently and responsibly.

“It’s essential for this industry to have the support of both regulators and the public,” Shevitz says. “We take that responsibility seriously every time we’re on the water.” By delivering dependable support services and minimizing unnecessary disruption, the company aims to remain a trusted partner as maritime technologies continue to advance.

Support for High Safety Standards

Safety is a defining pillar of Channel Watch Marine Services’ operations. All captains are U.S. Coast Guard licensed mariners with assistance towing endorsements and C-PORT certifications in Operational Risk Management and the Critical Components of Solo Operations.

Each captain also holds at least one, and often multiple, advanced certifications, including Emergency Medical Technician, Search and Rescue Boat Operator, Rescue and Open Water Diver, Shipboard Firefighting, and Open Water Lifeguard. This depth of training ensures crews are prepared to respond effectively across a wide range of operational scenarios.

Building Public Trust

Channel Watch Marine Services has served its region since 2003, building a strong reputation for reliability, professionalism, and community engagement. Each year, the company responds to hundreds of mariners in need, providing direct assistance on the water.

Through daily coordination with local, state, and federal agencies, and a consistent presence in the maritime community, Channel Watch Marine Services has earned lasting trust. These relationships reinforce public confidence not only in the company’s operations, but also in the broader maritime activities it supports.

For more information, visit https://channelwatch.com.