Abu Dhabi Tests AI Patrol Boats for Maritime Safety
6, May 2026
Abu Dhabi has started field trials of 7 m AI-powered driverless patrol boats to improve maritime safety, enforcement and monitoring across inland waterways.
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South Korea Links Shipbuilding and Shipping Strategy
29, April 2026
South Korea launches a national council to connect shipbuilding and shipping, with LNG cooperation and AI autonomous vessel plans.
US Defense Duo Targets Gulf Maritime Protection
19, February 2026
Janus Marine & Defense and Raven Defense Corporation form a Gulf of America partnership combining autonomous vessels, ISR, satellite communications and electronic warfare to protect shipping and offshore energy.
James Fisher and Sons Takes Minority Stake in Ocean Aero
18, February 2026
James Fisher and Sons joined Ocean Aero’s Series D this month, taking a strategic minority stake and supporting the wind-and-solar unmanned craft Triton designed for surface and submerged missions.
Blue Water’s 57.9 m Autonomous Ship Enters Build Phase
12, February 2026
Blue Water Autonomy detailed Liberty, a 57.9 m steel autonomous ship for the U.S. Navy, designed with Damen and set to begin construction at Conrad Shipyard in March 2026.
Japan’s $6.5B Innovation Drive to Consolidate Shipbuilding Leadership
6, November 2025
Japan and its major shipbuilders plan to invest $6.5 billion by 2035 to modernize shipyards and accelerate eco-friendly, autonomous, and digital shipbuilding technologies.
Sperry Marine to Equip Samskip’s Hydrogen-Powered, Autonomous-Ready Vessels with Integrated Bridge Systems
23, September 2025
Sperry Marine will deliver Integrated Bridge Systems for Samskip’s hydrogen-powered, autonomous-ready container ships, due in 2027.
