Wärtsilä says it has taken a major step towards realizing the full commercial potential of autonomous vessels. It has booked the first order for its SmartDock auto-docking system. The order follows an
Boston, Mass, based Sea Machines Robotics is partnering with Canadian workboat manufacturer Hike Metal to integrate Sea Machines’ SM300 autonomous vessel control system aboard commercial vessels tasked with search-and-rescue (SAR) missions. Once
Keppel Offshore & Marine subsidiary Keppel Singmarine has begun the development of an autonomous tug that is expected to be one of Singapore’s first autonomous vessels when the project is completed in
JANUARY 9, 2019 — Boston, MA, based Sea Machines Robotics reports that it has established a new dealer program to support global sale sof its autonomous vessel control technology, across key commercial
DECEMBER 4, 2018 — Rolls-Royce and Finnish state-owned ferry operator Finferries are claiming a world first following a successful demonstration yesterday of a fully autonomous ferry operation in the archipelago south of
NOVEMBER 30, 2018 — Boston, MA, based Sea Machines Robotics used this week’s International Workboat Show in New Orleans to show off the capabilities and reliability of its autonomous command technology in
NOVEMBER 27, 2018 — Shipbuilder Metal Shark has selected this year’s International Workboat Show to give the public a first look at the U.S. Navy’s newest patrol boat, the “40 PB,” and
OCTOBER 2, 2018 — Sea Machines Robotics, a Boston, MA, based developer of autonomous technology for marine vessels, reports the successful completion of sea trials of its introductory line of intelligent command
JULY 13, 2018 — Jeanerette, LA , headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark has joined forces with autonomous vessel technology developer ASV Global to introduce “Sharktech” Autonomous Vessels. Metal Shark is now offering Sharktech
UNE 6, 2018 — Stuart, FL, based SeaRobotics Corporation has delivered two additional 2.5 meter autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) to the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), a part of Fisheries and Oceans