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

Jan De Nul Selects SBG’s MRU for Marine Operations

Jan De Nul integrated SBG Systems' Navsight-Apogee into its survey vessel for bathymetric applications for reliable data in harsh conditions and enhanced positioning

Jun 10, 2024
SatLab Launches New Survey USV

SatLab’s new HydroBoat 1500 USV is a surveying vessel that offers impressive autonomous operation capabilities and reliability for maximized versatility, power, and surveying potential

Jun 04, 2024
High-Precision Oceanographic & Hydrographic Instruments for UUVs & ROVs

Valeport's product portfolio is ideal for environmental monitoring, water survey, offshore energy, construction and engineering, scientific research and more

Jun 03, 2024
Cube Autopilot Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

CubePilot Ecosystem set to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Cube - an advanced open-source autopilot for drones and robotics

May 29, 2024
Autonomous Collision Avoidance Software for Maritime Vessels

The GAMA software from Greenroom Robotics is an advanced autonomous control system for maritime vessels, providing collision avoidance, situational analysis, and a 360-degree view of the marine environment

May 28, 2024
‘Bonded’ Network Service for Maritime Communications Launched

Viasat’s Inmarsat has launched NexusWave, a network service for maritime communications, integrating multiple high-speed networks in real time for fast, always-on connectivity

May 23, 2024
Hull Cleaning Robot Declared Safe for Silicone Coatings

Greensea IQ’s EverClean, the subscription-based autonomous in-water hull cleaning robot, has been confirmed by Chugoku Marine Paints to not damage silicone hull coatings

May 17, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

Here’s our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

May 17, 2024
Partnership Formed to Advance Maritime Robotics Understanding

Greenroom Robotics and Bureau Veritas’ new MoU aims to promote the understanding of maritime robotics, autonomous navigation, situational awareness, and operations management

May 15, 2024
New Educational Digital Training Vessel Launched

Robosys has provided the vessel control systems for a Digital Training Vessel, acquired by SHCG to support learning across new maritime skills, addressing the sector’s skills shortage

May 14, 2024
Research USV Delivered to Hong Kong University

OceanAlpha's delivery of the L12E unmanned surface vessel (USV), named "The Clear Water Bay", to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) supports the institute's technology R&D efforts

May 13, 2024
Next-Gen USVs with C-UAS & AI/ML Autonomous Systems

Kraken’s K3 SCOUT USV, K4 MANTA USSV and K5 KRAKEN Gunship are set to be outfitted with BlueHalo’s autonomous innovations and C-UAS systems in order to develop next-generation uncrewed vessels

May 08, 2024
New SELKIE Unmanned Surface Vessel Unveiled

Sea Machines Robotics has launched the SELKIE 7, the company’s first USV powered by the SM300 Autonomous Command and Control system and developed as a full-solution USV for workboat fleet operators

May 03, 2024
Sea Acceptance Trials for Autonomous Navigation Software Successfully Completed

The Sea Acceptance Trials for the Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT) have been completed by Greenroom Robotics and its industry partners, using the Advanced Maritime Autonomy (GAMA) Software to navigate a decommissioned patrol boat

May 01, 2024
Climate-Neutral Materials to be Used in USV Manufacture

Maritime Robotics and AKVA group Helgeland Plast are manufacturing USV hulls using climate-neutral bio-based and recycled materials, aiming for a more sustainable future

Apr 26, 2024
Advanced Software Solutions for Maritime Robotics, Autonomous Systems & Artificial Intelligence

Greenroom Robotics’ ethical solutions are designed to make the oceans safer and cleaner while enabling sustainable exploration and scientific discovery

Apr 22, 2024
Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Simultaneously Coordinated with Command and Control Software

USVs, UAVs and AUVs were simultaneously coordinated by Anduril’s Lattice software, which acted as the primary mission management platform for IBP 24.1

Apr 15, 2024
Fully Autonomous USV Enters Development

Zero USV has confirmed that production is underway to build its first two Oceanus12 vessels, working with marine technology suppliers Hexagon, Navtech Radar and electric propulsion company RAD Propulsion to deliver a fully autonomous vessel

Apr 12, 2024
Successful Virtual Conditions Testing for Adaptive Control Architecture

Aurora Flight Sciences’ “Fast Adaptation and Learning for Control Online” (FALCON) control architecture, which can be fully integrated or function both as an advisor and aid, was put to the test using autonomous USVs in a simulated incident

Apr 10, 2024
LR Unmanned Marine Systems Certificate Awarded to Large USV

SEA-KIT’s 12 meter SEA-KIT X-Class USV has received Category 0 certification, the highest level of approval for workboats, and is reportedly the largest certified USV of its kind

Apr 03, 2024
Accelerating Autonomous Technology in the Maritime Domain

Auterion has paired up with Kraken Technology Group to drive the integration of autonomous solutions in the security boat sector by implementing modular technology into USVs

Apr 02, 2024
Cross-Domain Uncrewed-Uncrewed Teaming Completes Sensor-to-Shooter Exercise

Textron Systems’ Aerosonde® and CUSV® uncrewed systems have successfully performed full sensor-to-shooter coordination during Hybrid Fleet Campaign Event demo

Mar 28, 2024
Seawork 2024 to Introduce National Pavilions

After over a quarter of last year’s exhibitors were from overseas, at the 25th edition of Seawork the event will welcome National Pavilions, including the Italian Pavilion and the Dutch Pavilion

Mar 20, 2024
Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness Solution Extended

Greensea IQ and OPT’s partnership involves integrating sensory data, user interface optimization, secure data transfer to the cloud, and integrating edge computing & storage solutions

Mar 20, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

Here’s our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

Mar 16, 2024
Teledyne Marine Acquires Valeport

Teledyne Marine’s acquisition of Valeport, a leading manufacturer of oceanographic and hydrographic instrumentation, is set to expand the products and solutions offered by the company

Mar 15, 2024
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