Unmanned surface vessels are becoming the tool of choice for mapping seafloors before new maritime infrastructure is put in place.
Maritime
First Freight Route for Unmanned Vessels Established in Norway
TRONDHEIM, Norway—The Norwegian Coastal Administration and the Norwegian Maritime Directorate have given the green light for the company to operate…
HydrSurv Funded to Continue USV Seagrass Mapping
HydroSurv has won funding from Innovate UK to continue working with the University of Plymouth to enhance its technique of using unmanned surface vessels to map seagrass coverage on the seabed.
U.S., Bahrain Establish Working Group to Operationalize Unmanned Fleet
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command established a working group for operationalizing unmanned systems with the Kingdom of Bahrain.
State Department Issues Declaration on Military Use of AI and Autonomy
The U.S. State Department issued a declaration on Feb. 16 staking out its positions on how artificial intelligence should be used by militaries around the world.
SEA-KIT: New Facility to Build Larger USV and Triple Production
SEA-KIT International’s brand-new production facility is now operational for its larger XL-Class uncrewed surface vehicle, the company just announced.
Measuring Global Ice Melt
Drones become tool of choice in monitoring threatened glaciers and ice sheets.
Monitoring and Protecting Ocean Ecosystems
Efforts are underway around the world to mitigate the effects of pollution on the marine environment, and to ensure balance is maintained in terms of wildlife and natural resources.
SEA-KIT International Reports First USV Export Deal
SEA-KIT International announced its first uncrewed surface vessel export sale to Connecticut-based ThayerMahan, which provides autonomous maritime systems to government, industry and academia.
Search and Rescue Technology Set for Commercialization with £2.M Investment
Zelim, an Edinburgh-based start-up pioneering unmanned search and rescue systems, including the world’s first remotely operated rescue vessel, has secured £2.3m equity investment.
Bahrain Leads Unmanned Exercise for Multinational Task Force
A multinational naval task force led by Bahrain conducted a one-day training drill in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 26, featuring the use of unmanned systems and artificial intelligence alongside seven crewed ships, according to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command.
Aerosonde UAS Supporting Fourth U.S. Navy Ship with Extended Range ISR Services
Textron Systems Corp., a Textron Inc. company, announced today it has been awarded a contract valued at up to $22…
Can Unmanned Systems Enable the Energy Future?
Autonomous systems can aid in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and empowering efficient energy consumption.
Part of the Routine
As drones and other robotics settle into a recurrent role in the oil and gas industry, operators are looking into more complex and creative uses for the technology.
High and Deep: Drones Impact Offshore Energy
Offshore wind, petroleum and the power of the ocean itself all fuel the global energy market. Increasingly, companies use drones to inspect, protect and help secure the pipelines, turbines and other equipment that generate these critical marine-based energy sources.
Uncrewed Boat Surveys Huge Volcanic Eruption
Uncrewed surface vessel Maxlimer from SEA-KIT helps scientists worldwide get data more safely, more quickly, more efficiently and more comprehensively….
New SEA-KIT H-class USV Designed For Ocean Survey
SEA-KIT International recently revealed its new H-class uncrewed surface vessel (USV) for ocean survey, with a design that focuses on…
