Maritime Autonomous Systems News
The University of Southampton and ecoSUB Robotics Sign Licensing Agreement to Revolutionize Underwater Sampling Technology
The University of Southampton has today announced a groundbreaking licensing agreement with ecoSUB Robotics to bring an innovative underwater water sampler to market.
Join the tenth Marine Autonomy and Technology Showcase (MATS) from 5-7th November 2024
The future direction of the UK’s marine research infrastructure and how to succeed in taking on solo global ocean challenges are on the keynote billboard for this year’s MATS
SMI member Sonardyne's technology enables fully remote gathering of important oceanographic data from Atlantic Ocean currents
Sonardyne Origin 65 Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) and Current Pressure Inverted Echo Sounders (CPIES) are positioned on the seabed in the Gulf of Mexico gathering long term data on the Loop Current System (LCS).
ecoSUB AUV dives to new depths – 2,000m mission
During a recent deep water trials campaign in Madeira, an ecoSUm25-Science Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) was launched and successfully completed a spiral behaviour to provide vertical profiling of the water column down to 2,000m depth
SMIFutures Early Career Profile: Courtney Story
Meet Courtney Story, Supply Chain manager at BAE Systems. In this interview, Courtney discusses seeing the value in your challenges, the benefits of peer learning and what she learned from her time living aboard a Royal Navy warship.
Kongsberg Maritime launches unmanned offshore support vessel for subsea operations
In spring 2024, the 24-metre REACH 1, the world’s first unmanned offshore surface vessel, was launched from Trosvik Shipyard in Norway.
BMT Collaborates on ROC + DOCK Project to Drive Maritime Innovation in the UK
In partnership with South Devon College and HydroSurv, BMT aims to drive clean and sustainable maritime innovation in the UK’s Southwest and beyond.
Sonardyne confirms next phase of On Demand Ocean Bottom Node project with Shell, Petrobras and SENAI CIMATEC in Brazil.
The project, which began in 2018, involves a collaboration between industry partners including Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda, Petrobras and SENAI CIMATEC and is supported under the Research Development and Infrastructure funding clause of the Brazilian National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels
Robosys Automation continues global expansion opening new US office to support offshore renewables
Advanced maritime autonomy specialist, Robosys Automation, has announced the opening of its new US office, following another successful year of delivering advanced maritime autonomy and vessel control solutions worldwide.
SMIFutures Early Career Profiles: Harriet Rowlands
In this interview, Harriet discusses finding her place in the maritime industry, the importance of building your professional network and gaining the confidence to voice her opinions, even in daunting environments.
Become a member
We promote the interests of UK based companies in the international market place and to governments
Join Us See the BenefitsNewsletter Signup
Keep up to date with all the latest news and events with our regular newsletter delivered straight to your email box.
Sign Up NowMarine Autonomy Challenge (MAChallenge)
This exciting biennial challenge is open to teams of students studying at UK universities.
Learn more