No Manning Required Ship

Caterpillar collaborates with Serco on NOMARS unmanned surface vessel

Caterpillar Marine reports that it has completed key milestones in support of the revolutionary new No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) medium unmanned surface vessel that Herndon, Va., headquartered Serco Inc. is to deliver to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

Cat notes that its marine-certified engines hold the distinction of meeting the reliability, durability, performance monitoring and speed requirements to operate at sea at 90% availability for one year without manned...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/caterpillar-collaborates-with-serco-on-nomars-unmanned-surface-vessel/

DARPA’s No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) moves to the build stage

DARPA’s groundbreaking No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) project has taken another step forward. Serco North America, the prime contractor and design integrator for the project, has now awarded
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB), Freeland, Wash., a contract to build the vessel.

The program aims to revolutionize naval operations by creating a ship that can operate autonomously for extended periods at sea without an onboard crew.

Dr. Gregory Avicola, program manager, tactical technology office at...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/darpas-no-manning-required-ship-nomars-moves-to-the-build-stage/