Autonomous Vessels & Technology
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NewsUSVs deliver new autonomous subsea operating model
ZeroUSV has successfully launched a subsea glider from an uncrewed surface vessel (USV)
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NewsOcean Infinity: To boldly go where no man will go again
It’s a very bold ambition: to change the entire mindset of the offshore survey sector so that in the future, vessels will be entirely unmanned.
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NewsROV certification marks breakthrough for uncrewed vessels
Lloyd’s Register has certified one of the first uncrewed vessels to achieve full compliance to the updated Workboat Code 3 framework to regulate the design and operation of ROVs in UK waters.
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NewsTrust gap threatens rapid rise of uncrewed vessels, industry warns
Industry leaders have warned that the rapid expansion of uncrewed and autonomous vessel operations risks outpacing standards and operational controls, potentially undermining trust in the technology unless clearer guidance and more robust systems are developed.
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NewsBMT unveils autonomy training platform at OI
BMT has launched a ROC-Sim platform simulator designed to allow operators and developers to test and train on uncrewed maritime systems without putting vessels or personnel in the water.
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NewsSubsea launches galore at Oceanology International
With Oceanology International awash with launches this year, it would be impossible to list all of them. Here is a sample of some of them.
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NewsABB power for Orange Marine cable fleet
The company will deliver a fully integrated electrical power, propulsion and automation package for the new cable repair vessels
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NewsOrca AI launches 360-degree AI field view platform
Orca AI has launched a version of its maritime AI platform built around a 360-degree field of view, giving vessels continuous visual coverage on all sides.
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NewsSkanska expands autonomous survey capability
HydroSurv has delivered an autonomous vessel to Skanska Norway to expand its uncrewed vessel capability for hydrographic survey operations
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NewsItaly strengthens unmanned vessel capability
Piloda Defence, Havelsan and VN Maritime Technologies have signed an MoU to advance USV development in Italy
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NewsPrivilège Marine integrates SEA.AI system across entire vessel range
French catamaran builder Privilège Marine will install SEA.AI technology as standard across its entire range of vessels in a shift towards integrating AI-assisted situational awareness into offshore cruising design.
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NewsPorts of the future: safer, smarter and always on
The ports of tomorrow will be completely different from today: yet that vision is not very far away from reality. Graham Wilde, head of Private Networks with Three Group Solutions, describes how far the Port of Felixstowe has travelled along the smart route.
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NewsRobotic humanoids join human welding crews
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics are teaming up to develop humanoid welding robots for shipyards
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NewsBlue Water and Damen plunge in to autonomy
The number of autonomous surface vessels being built worldwide is massively growing as naval and commercial operators seek to expand capacity without increasing crews.
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NewsAutonomy at sea: Navigate upcoming rules with IMCA
Join speakers from the International Marine Contractors’ Association (IMCA) to look at where we are with global regulations in shipping when it comes to autonomy.
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NewsAutonomous navigation software secures AiP first
The AiP for Greenroom Robotics marks the first time BV has approved software enabling fully autonomous navigation
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NewsUK funds autonomous subsea sensing network
The initiative aims to enable more resilient subsea mapping, intelligence and infrastructure monitoring
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News - VideosWATCH: BeeX’s deep-sea Hovering AUVs
Singaporean start-up BeeX has been awarded a contract by the Defence and Technology Agency (DSTA) for its Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (HAUVs).
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NewsProtector expands superyacht customisation
The vessel builder is is advancing its commmercial customisation capabilities to meet evolving superyacht tender demands
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NewsSPECIAL REPORT: Autonomy at Sea
Autonomous technology is advancing steadily across the maritime sector, but its uptake in commercial marine remains cautious compared with defence and research, where uncrewed vessels are already established. Our Special Report talks to some of the innovators in this space.
