Autonomous Shipping

UKHO provides S-100 navigation data for Mayflower Autonomous Ship

Autonomous ShippingApril 6, 2022

This marks the first time that S-100 data is tested aboard an unmanned or autonomous marine vessel.

First uncrewed vessel survey in Irish waters undertaken by XOCEAN

Autonomous ShippingFebruary 4, 2022

This is the first time an uncrewed vessel has operated in Irish waters and represents a major step forward in reducing the carbon footprint associated with offshore survey operations.

Ocean Infinity expands robotic fleet with 6 additional AUVs

Autonomous ShippingFebruary 3, 2022

The vehicles are equipped with a geophysical sensor suite and the latest generation Kongsberg batteries.

Jan De Nul orders USV for marine and offshore construction

Autonomous ShippingFebruary 2, 2022

Jan De Nul Group has ordered Maritime Robotic's hybrid Mariner Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) as the first step towards unmanned and autonomous offshore survey operations.

iXblue delivers the synthetic aperture sonar dedicated to Ifremer’s AUV

Autonomous ShippingJanuary 18, 2022

Ifremer, the French Research Institute for Ocean Science, has received its new synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) from iXblue.

Argeo signs contract with undisclosed customer for ultra-deep water AUV survey work

Autonomous ShippingDecember 24, 2021

Argeo confirms that a contract comprising of AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) Ultra Deep-Water work for an undisclosed customer has been signed.

Attollo unveils $100 m next generation zero emission hydrogen vessel

Autonomous ShippingDecember 10, 2021

Set to hit waters by 2030, the pioneering autonomous ships are fitting with state-of-the-art sustainable technology and ergonomic workspaces

DNV introduces industry’s first competence standard for vessel RCCO

Autonomous ShippingNovember 29, 2021

Supporting remote control operations in shipping: DNV publishes pioneering new competence standard and recommended practice

British Antarctic Survey selects DriX USV to enhance its scientific capabilities

Autonomous ShippingNovember 23, 2021

The DriX USV will help BAS conduct multi-disciplinary sciences such as surveying the impact of ocean currents on melting ice flow

Fugro launches new generation of uncrewed surface vessels in the Netherlands

Autonomous ShippingNovember 10, 2021

Fugro’s Blue Essence, an offshore certified uncrewed surface vessel (USV) with an electric remotely operated vehicle (eROV), will begin its first project in the Netherlands.