Autonomous Technology

ABB to bring autonomous technology to the Port of Singapore

Tugboat illustration – Image credit ABB

ABB to bring autonomous technology to the Port of Singapore

ABB signs a landmark contract with Singaporean shipyard Keppel Offshore & Marine to enable autonomous tug operation in 2020

ABB, in collaboration with Keppel O&M’s technology arm, Keppel Marine and Deepwater Technology (KMDTech), will jointly develop the technology for autonomous vessels and retrofit a 32-meter harbor tugboat with leading-edge digital solutions, enabling autonomous vessel operations...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/10/21/abb-to-bring-autonomous-technology-to-the-port-of-singapore/

Sea Machines names new marketing VP

The autonomous vessel technology developer Sea Machines has hired Don Black as vice president of sales and marketing, with responsibility for global sales of the Boston-based company’s autonomous and remote control products for workboats.

Black reports to Sea Machines founder and CEO Michael G. Johnson, and also has special oversight for supporting development of the company’s advanced perception and navigation assistance technology for commercial ships and vessels.

Don Black has been named vice...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/sea-machines-names-new-marketing-vp/

Boeing wins $43 million contract for autonomous submarines

Boeing's Echo Voyager autonomous submarine is the model for the Navy's planned Orca subs. Boeing image.

The Navy has awarded Boeing Co. a $43 million contract to build four 51’ unmanned submarines, capable of ocean-crossing autonomous navigation for military missions.

The Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (XLUUVs) will be based on Boeing’s Echo Voyager, an autonomous diesel-electric submarine that has demonstrated a top speed of 9 knots and capability to dive to 11,000’ depth.

The naval version will have a 34’ payload bay with a 2,000 sq. foot volume, and the Navy envisions using it for...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/boeing-wins-43-million-contract-for-autonomous-submarines/

Toyota financially supports Sea Machines in Autonomus Shipping

Taking the Marine Industry to the Forefront of Autonomous Technology

Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics announced on Dec. 17 that it has closed a $10 million Series A investment led by Accomplice and Eniac Ventures, with participation from Toyota AI Ventures; Brunswick Corp., through investment partner TechNexus Venture Collaborative; NextGen VP, Geekdom Fund; LaunchCapital; LDV Capital and others. The investment marks one of the largest venture rounds for a marine- and maritime-focused...

http://container-news.com/toyota-supports-sea-machines-autonomus-shipping/

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