Marine Autonomy Today and Tomorrow

Developers of autonomous marine technologies are helping the marine industry transition into a new era of task-driven, sensor-computer-guided vessel operations. Applications for autonomous marine technology include aboard spill response skimmers, search and rescue rigid hull inflatable boats, survey boats, tugboats supporting articulated tug-barge units, cargo vessels, marine patrol operations, escort operations, ice-breaking tugboats, and marine emergency response scenarios. The next wave of progress will include artificial intelligence-powered perception systems for larger vessels, including ships, tankers, cruise ships, and ferries, that will provide advanced situational awareness for piloting. Autonomous technology is here and being adopted faster than other adjacent industries, like land transportation. Many early adopters in the commercial marine industry have already begun leveraging autonomous and remote-helm control technologies for their vessels to increase capability and improve operational safety, productivity, and predictability.

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  • Accession Number: 01852841
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Jul 25 2022 11:52AM