Sea Machines launches new autonomous workboat
16 Apr

Sea Machines launches new autonomous workboat

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(BOSTON) — Sea Machines Robotics has announced the launch of SELKIE, its latest innovation in unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The first model, SELKIE 7, is a 7-meter (23-foot) USV powered by the company's flagship SM300 autonomous command and control system. As the first turnkey autonomous vessel released by Sea Machines, SELKIE is designed for industries ranging from hydrographic surveying and…
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Metal Shark launches new unmanned surface vehicles
04 Apr

Metal Shark launches new unmanned surface vehicles

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(JEANERETTE, La.) — Louisiana-based boatbuilder Metal Shark has announced the debut of Prowler, a versatile military craft combining multiple unique technologies to meet the current and near future warfighting requirements of the U.S. military and its allies. The company is also debuting Frenzy, a high-performance, low-cost, amphibious micro unmanned surface vehicle (USV) with a payload-carrying capacity of up to 14…
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First marine vehicle classed using ABS autonomous guide
07 Nov

First marine vehicle classed using ABS autonomous guide

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News,
(SAN FRANCISCO) — Saildrone Voyager, a 10-meter commercial uncrewed surface vehicle (USV), is the first autonomous asset built to ABS class using the ABS Requirements for Autonomous and Remote Control Functions. ABS presented the class certificate to Saildrone at its headquarters in Alameda, Calif. Voyager is a marine vehicle developed by Saildrone, a provider of ocean data for climate, mapping…
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Nichols Brothers to build autonomous ship
31 Oct

Nichols Brothers to build autonomous ship

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(FREELAND, Wash.) — Nichols Brothers Boat Builders has been awarded a contract to construct the groundbreaking no manning required ship (NOMARS). This program aims to revolutionize naval operations by designing a ship that can operate autonomously for extended periods at sea without an onboard crew. This project, awarded by Serco North America, represents an exceptional opportunity for Nichols Brothers to…
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North Sea nations sign autonomous vessel agreement
21 Sep

North Sea nations sign autonomous vessel agreement

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(KOSOR, Denmark) — The Danish Maritime Authority reports that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom and Belgium to improve collaboration in facilitating the increased use of digital technologies and autonomous systems on ships. The signatory nations have agreed to share knowledge regarding ongoing activities in these areas, with efforts to be made to involve…
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Crewless Mayflower completes trans-Atlantic voyage
06 Jun

Crewless Mayflower completes trans-Atlantic voyage

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(HALIFAX, Nova Scotia) — Following two years of design, construction and artificial intelligence (AI) model training, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) was officially launched in September 2020. On Sunday, MAS completed its historic trans-Atlantic voyage from Plymouth, United Kingdom, to North America, arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With no human captain or onboard crew, MAS is the first self-directed autonomous…
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Survitec firefighting system ready for Yara Birkeland’s first laden voyage
19 Jan

Survitec firefighting system ready for Yara Birkeland’s first laden voyage

Rich MillerIndustry News,
(LONDON) — Survitec’s advanced firefighting system and safety equipment aboard Yara Birkeland – the world’s first fully autonomous containership – have successfully completed their first annual service ahead of the 3,200-dwt ship’s first laden voyage. The zero-emission, fully electric Yara Birkeland is preparing to carry its first fertilizer cargo on the Heroya-Brevik route in early 2022. The groundbreaking vessel, which…
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