Autonomous Vessels & Technology
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NewsCore values: How automation is crucial to seabed sampling
For geotechnical exploration vessels, retrofitting automation solutions one at a time can help companies enhance safety and stay competitive, says Laurie Thornton, director of specialist offshore engineering firm MintMech.
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NewsSaildrone boosts European maritime surveillance
Saildrone has opened a Danish subsidiary to boost European maritime security with autonomous surveillance and seafloor mapping
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NewsCollaboration in autonomy: the next steps
Enhanced vessel impact and movement data could boost industry leading vessel autonomy software. Jake Frith reports from Ocean Business 2025, Southampton, UK.
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NewsNew report highlights USV industry challenges
A report that looks specifically at Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) will paint a bleak picture of the industry and why it is not developing as expected.
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NewsAnschütz tests smart collision avoidance system
Anschütz has successfully tested a smart collision avoidance system, advancing autonomous navigation for safer shipping
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NewsLeading the way in autonomous vessel testing
BMT and ATLAS Elektronik UK (AEUK) are working together to advance the safe deployment of autonomous marine vessels
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NewsMarine AI secures key new deals
Marine AI has announced three new contracts, showcasing its software’s potential to transform maritime operations
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NewsPioneering uncrewed subsea robotics
HonuWorx Ltd’s new VALOR ROV will form a key component of its Loggerhead subsea robotics deployment platform
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NewsUsing AI to improve wave energy efficiency
The Wave energy AI-based Control Enhancement (WACE) project aims to optimise wave energy performance using AI
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NewsStudies examine impact of offshore wind on marine food chain
Southampton’s National Oceanography Centre shares details of studies being carried out to investigate the impact of offshore wind installations on marine life.
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NewsSaildrone USVs begin Florida ocean mapping mission
Saildrone has launched two ten metre Voyager USVs as part of the Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative (FSMI)
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NewsCar ferry charged with battery upgrade
A double-ended car ferry is to be converted to full electric operation with mechanical propulsion back-up.
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NewsLighthouse for the industry within Reach
A partnership has launched its first completely Uncrewed Surface Vessel in what it says is a lighthouse moment for the industry.
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NewsCertification must be at the crest of the USV wave
From aviation’s drones to automotive’s driverless cars and computing’s generative AI, automation is quickly becoming a technological and operational reality. It’s all going to need to be regulated and certified, say authors for Maritime Journal from Fugro company SEA-KIT and Lloyd’s Register.
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NewsSea.AI enhances safety onboard offshore CTVs
The SEA.AI Sentry system is being integrated into three cutting-edge AIRCAT vessels
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NewsSMST to equip Bibby Marine’s fully electric CSOV
Bibby Marine’s new eCSOV will feature SMST’s Telescopic Access Bridge L1 with an advanced automation package
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NewsZeroUSV to launch autonomous charter fleet
ZeroUSV is moving closer to launching an autonomous charter fleet with its Oceanus12 uncrewed surface vessel
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News - VideosWATCH: AI drones seek to revolutionise windfarm operations
By combining artificial intelligence with drone inspection, windfarm operations are becoming smarter and more sustainable
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NewsHUGIN AUV boosts US Navy’s subsea capabilities
Kongsberg’s HUGIN Superior AUV will provide enhanced subsea inspection and security capabilities to the US Navy
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NewsROV launched for heavy-duty subsea operations
Forum Energy Technologies has launched another ROV, which it says marks a new generation in ultra-Heavy Duty subsea vehicle technology.
