Marine Unmanned Surface Systems (USV) News

The latest ASV / USV news for Autonomous and Unmanned Surface Vehicles. Articles on commercial and naval USV, military ASV, uncrewed surface vessels, product launches and technological advances in USV design and manufacture

New Marine Computer-Vision Navigation Sensor Released

Sea Machines Robotics’ AI-ris uses digital cameras and AI-processing to detect, track, classify and geolocate objects, vessel traffic and other potential obstacles to provide best-in-class situational awareness

Jun 22, 2022
New Underwater Thruster for USVs & UUVs

The T500 Thruster uses a flooded brushless motor design and can produce up to 16 kgf of thrust

Jun 20, 2022
HII Demonstrates Launch & Recovery of LDUUVs with Amphibious Ships

The launch and recovery demonstration was carried out using a prototype platform called Pharos and HII’s Proteus Large-Diameter Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (LDUUV)

Jun 17, 2022
New USV Launched for Hydrography & Environmental Data Collection

SEA-KIT’s H-class USV can accommodate a range of sensors as well as deploy a tow cage, SVP, MAPR, CTD and side scan sonar for deep-water and nearshore bathymetric and hydrographic survey missions

Jun 14, 2022
Teledyne Marine to Host Technology Workshop on Lake Michigan

The company’s topic experts will provide technical and application training and on-water demonstrations of an array of products from their vehicles, instruments, and imaging groups

Jun 14, 2022
Underwater Imaging & Navigation Sonar Systems for UUVs & USVs

Wavefront's underwater vision solutions are designed for both military and civilian applications

Jun 10, 2022
Teledyne Marine Photo & Data Contest Open

Teledyne Marine customers and users are encouraged to submit their favorite photos showing any of Teledyne Marine’s products in action.

Jun 09, 2022
SeeByte Provides C2 & Autonomy for Royal Navy Mine Hunting Program

The UK Ministry of Defence and SeeByte will develop and deliver Command and Control (C2) and Autonomy architectures that will operate across the Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) program to enable best of breed solutions

Jun 08, 2022
HydroSurv USVs Used for Maritime Autonomy Training at South Devon College

HydroSurv has refitted and upgraded the fully electric, zero emission vessels for use by future students at South Devon College’s Marine Academy

Jun 08, 2022
Latest Autonomous Marine Technologies Showcased at Autonomous Ship Expo


Autonomous Ship Expo will bring together the latest autonomous navigation technology and automated onboard systems developers, sensors, e-navigation systems, automation software & maritime remote-control technology

May 26, 2022
New Industry Standard for Underwater Wireless Acoustic Communication

Subsea Wireless Group’s new standard aims to improve communication between offshore vessels and the autonomous vehicles used in underwater inspection, maintenance and repair

May 23, 2022
Maritime Surveillance Solution Deployed for Port Security

Cambridge Pixel's RadarWatch is capable of displaying radar video, tracks, AIS, ADS-B and camera video

May 20, 2022
In-Water Hull Service Robot Launched 

Armach Robotics’ Hull Service Robot is man-portable at under 66lbs and around 34 inches long, which greatly reduces deployment costs and increases convenience

May 16, 2022
AI-Enabled Visual Detection and Ranging Solution Launched

Sentient Vision Systems’ Visual Detection And Ranging (ViDAR) Surface is a next generation surface lookout providing a day and night autonomous ocean surface surveillance

May 10, 2022
DriX USV Completes Remote Survey of Offshore Wind Farm

iXblue's USV acquired accurate and high-resolution bathymetric data, controlled remotely via 4G and satellite communications

May 05, 2022
US Navy Guided Missile Destroyer Launches First Aerosonde UAV

Integrated into the ship’s combat systems, the Aerosonde from Textron Systems is equipped to deliver day/night full-motion video, wide area surveillance, communications relay, signals intelligence and more

May 05, 2022
Global Satellite Communications & Connectivity for USVs & ASVs

Iridium's SATCOM solutions provide trusted connectivity for unmanned and autonomous vessels operating anywhere on the planet

May 03, 2022
Robotic Surface & Subsea Fleet Launched 

20 of Nauticus Robotics’ Hydronaut-Aquanaut pairs will to be strategically deployed in multiple offshore industries serving applications ranging from subsea maintenance and intervention to data collection

May 02, 2022
UST Collaborates with BAE Systems to Drive Engagement with SMEs

New collaboration will provide engagement opportunities for SMEs worldwide

Apr 20, 2022
Royal Navy to Provide Mine Hunting Capabilities Update at Maritime Conference

Commodore Steve Prest from the Royal Navy has joined the speaker line-up for Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology Conference 2022, taking place 11-12 May in London, UK

Apr 20, 2022
DriX USV Delivered to NOAA Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping

Data gathered by the USV will inform NOAA on the potential use of autonomous systems in support of its broader mission

Apr 19, 2022
Charles River Analytics to Develop USV AI for US Navy

The AI balances the visibility requirements in shipping lanes with the need for stealth in open waters

Apr 07, 2022
Type Approval Granted for Remote Vessel Helm Control Systems

The Type Approval signifies that Sea Machines’ wireless control systems have undergone rigorous third-party testing and certification

Apr 05, 2022
SEA-KIT Maxlimer USV to Map Aftermath of Tonga Volcanic Eruption

NIWA and The Nippon Foundation will be surveying the seafloor and collecting video images of the eruption’s impact from NIWA’s research vessel using the Maxlimer USV to conduct further mapping

Apr 04, 2022
Meet the Future of Autonomy at XPONENTIAL 2022

AUVSI's XPONENTIAL is the world’s foremost gathering for innovators and users of autonomous technologies, returning in April 2022 for the first fully in-person event since 2019.

Mar 28, 2022
3D Sonar Trialled at Offshore Wind Farm

iXblue's SeapiX 3D volume sonar has been specially designed to provide biomass assessments for fishermen and fisheries researchers

Mar 24, 2022
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.