New tech centre targets product development

The centre is located adjacent to the company’s headquarters and vessel testing sites in East Boston’s historic shipyard. It offers a collaborative, open working environment; expansive conference and meeting areas; and is near local restaurants, Logan International Airport and Boston’s public transit system.

“The new Sea Machines technology center is exciting as it enables us to collaborate more effectively and develop autonomous marine technology for commercial and government customers,” said Jim Daly, chief operating officer of Sea Machines.

He added: “This investment reinforces our continued leadership and commitment to making Boston the U.S. hub of maritime autonomous technology, and Sea Machines the unquestioned leader in this space.”

Global dealership programme

Earlier this year, Sea Machines announced the establishment of a new global dealer programme to support the company’s sales across key commercial marine markets. The fast-growing programme includes many strategic partners who are enabled to sell, install, retrofit and service the company’s line of intelligent command and control systems for workboats.

The company is also currently developing advanced perception and navigation assistance technology for a range of vessel types, including container ships. The company is currently testing its perception and situational awareness technology aboard one of A.P. Moller-Maersk’s new-build ice-class container ships.

By Rebecca Jeffrey