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12 Nov

Sea Machines Robotics names new chief executive officer

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(BOSTON) — Sea Machines Robotics, a world leader in marine autonomous technology, on Tuesday announced new company leadership. Founder Michael Gordon Johnson will now serve as president and chief technology officer, while David “Chip” Wasson has joined as chief executive officer. Sea Machines has achieved significant success in 2024, posting record sales for the year. This growth is attributed to…

16 Apr

Sea Machines launches new autonomous workboat

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(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…

04 Apr

Metal Shark launches new unmanned surface vehicles

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(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…

07 Nov

First marine vehicle classed using ABS autonomous guide

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(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…

31 Oct

Nichols Brothers to build autonomous ship

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(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…

21 Sep

North Sea nations sign autonomous vessel agreement

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(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…

25 Aug

Gulf Craft-built crewboat joins Navy’s unmanned fleet

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(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) — In a small ceremony on Tuesday, the U.S. Navy christened its latest Ghost Fleet Overlord unmanned surface vehicle, putting the service on a path to ramp up autonomy experimentation with its fleet of USVs. Mariner, which Gulf Craft built on spec as a crewboat at its Franklin, La., facility under prime contractor Leidos, will help the Navy…

06 Jun

Crewless Mayflower completes trans-Atlantic voyage

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(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…

19 Jan

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

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(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…