All USVs articles
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NewsOffshore wind on the CUSP of SBP breakthrough
As offshore wind capacity deployment continues to scale, developers need increasingly detailed characterisation of the seafloor to de-risk engineering activities such as cable route planning, landfall design and foundation installation.
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ArticleFrom sky to sea: A holistic security solution
Traditional maritime security has always relied on crewed patrols and fixed surveillance. As threats grow and operations become more complex, operators and governments are adopting remote and autonomous technologies to improve awareness across the maritime domain, says Jannik Sauer, Chief Technology Officer, Subsea Europe Services / FLANQ.
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ArticleSilent disruptor: Driving the uncrewed revolution
Hampshire, UK-based RAD Propulsion is becoming one of the most quietly influential players in the booming uncrewed and electric-propulsion sector. CEO Dan Hook talks to Maritime Journal about how RAD is capitalising on the growing demand for uncrewed, long-endurance vessels.
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ArticleACUA OCEAN: Pioneers in hydrogen USV technology
After more than three years on the drawing board, the hydrogen powered USV Pioneer last August completed the world’s first continuous, remotely operated, 24-hour offshore operation on zero emissions.
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NewsRoyal Navy issues £10m 'Project Beehive' tender for unmanned boats
The UK’s Royal Navy has issued a £10.25m (€11.6m) tender for a fleet of 20 Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) for its Surface Flotilla (SURFLOT).
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NewsLloyd's Register to certify ROUVs in rapidly growing sector
Lloyd’s Register has become the first Certifying Authority to be authorised to certify remotely operated and unmanned vessels (ROUVs).
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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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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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PodcastPODCAST: How AI is revolutionising commercial marine
Listen to our podcast, in which Marine AI talks to Maritime Journal about how artificial intelligence enhances safety, improves efficiency and, not least, provides mariners with an alternative to spending weeks at sea.
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News€Millions boost for Irish hydrographic firm
Ocean data firm Xocean says a €115 million fund raise will held it to expand across multiple offshore segments.
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NewsSimple Stinger solution for sophisticated boats
Stevie Knight chats to H. Henriksen at Seawork on its straightforward solution for sophisticated boats.
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NewsExail conducts first USV sea trials
Exail has conducted successful sea trials of a double-size USV it launched at Oceanology in March.
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NewsPartnership looks to strengthen autonomy
Two firms have formed a partnership that will see greater autonomy and security on uncrewed surface vessels.
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NewsAutonomous USVs will lead Blue Economy
As the ‘blue economy’ drives the potential of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) in reducing human labour and improving ocean productivity, Matthew Ratsey, managing director of Zero USV, highlights the untapped potential of USVs, foreseeing their dominance in marine surveys and mapping operations.
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NewsRobosys wins South African contract
UK-based maritime AI specialist Robosys has announced winning a contract to supply and integrate its AI systems into a fully autonomous unmanned surface vessel (USV).
