autonomous shipping

Orca AI closes $72.5M Series B funding round

London-headquartered Orca AI has closed an investment of $72.5 million in Series B funding. Brighton Park Capital led the round with participation from existing investors Ankona Capital and Hyperlink Ventures. The investment will enable Orca AI to further its autonomous platform, add new capabilities and enter new categories, including defense and security. The funding will also strengthen the company’s position as a market leader in autonomous shipping. The completion of this round brings Orca...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/orca-ai-closes-72-5m-series-b-funding-round/

Saronic Acquires Gulf Craft to Accelerate Autonomous Shipbuilding, Plans $250M Investment in Louisiana Yard

Autonomous vessel developer Saronic announced today the acquisition of Louisiana-based Gulf Craft, marking a significant expansion into autonomous shipbuilding. The acquisition provides Saronic with a strategically located Gulf Coast shipyard…

https://gcaptain.com/saronic-acquires-gulf-craft-to-accelerate-autonomous-shipbuilding-plans-250m-investment-in-louisiana-yard/

Ensuring the safety of autonomous shipping

As autonomous shipping makes strides, DNV is supporting its safe development. This has led to the launch of the AROS notation.

Autonomous shipping – ranging from decision support to fully unmanned vessels – can deliver a wide range of benefits, including improved safety, optimized logistics chains, reduced emissions, and lower operational and maintenance costs. DNV’s Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) notation ensures that shipping can take steps forward in the autonomous space while...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/07/ensuring-the-safety-of-autonomous-shipping/

Op-Ed: Is the future autonomous shipping?

By Susan Riitala and Thor Maalouf

Autonomous ships hold immense potential to transform and enhance the efficiency of global supply chains by streamlining operations and reducing human error. Their ability to operate continuously and integrate with other automated systems offers a new level of precision and reliability in the movement of goods. Additionally, their ability to adjust routes dynamically based on real-time data, such as weather patterns or port congestion, can lead to smoother, more...

https://www.marinelog.com/views/op-ed-is-the-future-autonomous-shipping/

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