Saildrone, which provides ocean data collection using autonomous vehicles, has received the first classification for an autonomous, uncrewed surface vehicle from the American Bureau of Shipping.
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Kraken, L3Harris Collaborate for USSV Innovation
United Kingdom-based Kraken Technology Group announced a collaboration with L3Harris Technologies to advance the integration of control systems for its K40 Manta unmanned vehicle prototype.
Saildrone Completes Unique Mission to Detect Bats at Sea Using Autonomous Vehicles
Saildrone and Bat Conservation International announced completion of a first-of-its-kind mission to study bats in an offshore environment using an ultrasonic microphone mounted on a Saildrone USV.
Black Sea Drone War: How a Country with No Warships Has Russia’s Navy on the Run
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has been reduced to a defensive crouch by cruise missiles and kamikaze drones. The many large…
Saildrone Fleet Surpasses 1M Nautical Miles, 32K Days at Sea
Saildrone announced its fleet of USVs has surpassed a cumulative distance of 1 million nautical miles during more than 32,000 days at sea.
SEA-KIT Funded for Hydrogen-Powered USV, Refilling Station
SEA-KIT International has won funding from the Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition to design and manufacture a hydrogen fueled unmanned surface vessel and refueling station.
Unmanned Surface Vessels Become Critical Tool in Mapping Oceans and Waterways
Unmanned surface vessels are becoming the tool of choice for mapping seafloors before new maritime infrastructure is put in place.
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.
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.
Ultra-short Baseline Positioning System Integrated Aboard Uncrewed Inspection Vessels
Geo-data specialist Fugro has chosen underwater positioning and communications technology from Sonardyne to support its global fleet of uncrewed surface…