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

Strategic Partnership Formed to Propel Maritime Technology Advancements

Ocean Aero’s Triton provides a tangible & dynamic hardware-software solution to many maritime concerns in Saudi Arabia, including defense, offshore oil and gas, and the environment

Feb 12, 2024
SailBuoy USVs to Use NBOSI CT Sensors

NBOSI’s sensors cater to autonomous underwater and surface ocean vehicles, measuring ocean parameters, tracking oil spills, and acting as a communication relay for subsea instrumentation

Feb 09, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Feb 09, 2024
Partnership for Electric Propulsion USV Conversion at World Defence Show 2024

Ongoing conflicts and threats in parts of the world have influenced the demand for USVs with the global market for unmanned surface vessels (USVs) witnessing substantial growth

Feb 08, 2024
ROV Capabilities Enhanced by Rovins Nano INS

Sapura has acquired eight Exail Rovins Nano Inertial Navigation Systems to significantly enhance the company’s ROV capabilities in the offshore installation of subsea equipment

Feb 05, 2024
Fugro USV Receives UK Coastguard Approval

The latest addition to Fugro’s Blue Essence® uncrewed surface vessel fleet has received the highest level of UK coastguard approval for autonomous vessels

Feb 05, 2024
TEKEVER Deploys Lifeboat from AR5 Drone

Onboard sensors detect vessels or humans on the water, and AI calculates the optimal time to release the lifeboat close to the vessel or person in distress without human intervention

Feb 02, 2024
Aurora’s X-Plane Progresses Through Preliminary DARPA Testing

The vehicle will demonstrate heavy-air-lift capabilities from the sea and operate efficiently in ground effect at high sea states, using low-cost manufacturing and unique design features

Jan 26, 2024
Customised Control System for Surface-Submersible Craft Developed

Dynautics has developed a customised vessel control system for the VICTA surface-submersible assault craft by Subsea Craft

Jan 25, 2024
Latest Overlord USV for Autonomous Operations Launched

Vanguard, launched from Austal USA's shipyard in Alabama, is the first unmanned surface vessel (USV) for the U.S. Navy purpose-built for autonomous operations from the keel-up

Jan 15, 2024
Updates to the OceanPack Rack System Introduced

SubCTech has released user-friendly modifications to the autonomous measuring system, the OceanPack™ 19” rack

Jan 15, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Jan 13, 2024
Autonomy Solutions for USVs & Maritime Vessels

Robosys Automation’s products use state-of-the-art AI and machine learning to provide any motorised vessel with scalable levels of autonomy up to full IMO degree 4

Jan 09, 2024
Plettenberg Releases the NOVA Maritime Series

Developer and manufacturer of tailored propulsion solutions for the maritime industry Plettenberg has released the NOVA Maritime Series of inrunner BLDC motors

Jan 08, 2024
Landing Zones and Airbus Defence & Space Sign Cooperation Agreement

The agreement includes the Do-DT45neo, a next-gen high-speed aerial target for land, naval and air force markets, featuring aerodynamic improvements and new engines

Jan 03, 2024
Top 10 Most Read UST Articles of 2023

Here’s the UST round-up of the ten most read articles of the year

Dec 23, 2023
Robosys Automation & AMC Search Sign Agreement for MASS Training

Robosys Automation and Australia’s AMC Search have worked together to support mariners with the latest technology, training and procedures for combined human and AI operations

Dec 15, 2023
Uncrewed Meteorological Observation Ship Begins Long-Endurance Voyage

The China-made uncrewed weather vessel’s first voyage was 110 nautical miles and lasted 16 hours, with a total potential endurance of 400 nautical miles

Dec 05, 2023
Ukraine to Receive Marine Robotics Technology

Data collected by Maritime Robotics' Otter USV can strengthen Ukraine's defense, enhance maritime traffic security, and support the safety of the civilian population

Dec 04, 2023
Compact Single-Beam Echosounder for USV Surveying

The D270 features a built-in temperature sensor for real-time sound velocity correction

Dec 01, 2023
Unique Group Releases Two New USVs

The Uni-Max uses a Hybrid Power System, including a diesel tank and solar PV cells, while the Uni-Mini is an economical, lightweight vehicle operated by just two people

Dec 01, 2023
1,800m Deep Sensor Data Successfully Recovered

AutoNaut’s USV remotely collected data from the Sonardyne Fetch AZA BPR, changing how oceanographic data is collected and reducing reliance on ships for deep sea fieldwork

Nov 30, 2023
Autonomous Collision Avoidance System Wins Engineering Award

The Awarion® Autonomous Lookout System from Charles River Analytics is a leading collision-avoidance notification system, detecting the presence of maritime objects by using AI to assist human lookouts and radar systems

Nov 29, 2023
Advanced EverClean Service Robot Launched

The EverClean robot is packed with features like depth aided navigation, smarter obstacle avoidance, improved maneuvering, and enhanced user interaction capabilities

Nov 28, 2023
Lightweight Autonomous USV for Shallow-Water Bathymetric Surveys

The Apache 3 Pro is equipped with an echosounder and autonomous obstacle avoidance capabilities

Nov 28, 2023
Collaboration to Develop FPSO Robotic Inspection

Petrobras aims to qualify the ANYmal X robotic inspection solution and automate its operational routines, inspections and enhance asset monitoring capabilities

Nov 27, 2023
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.