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VIDEO: Port of Rotterdam trials unmanned surface vessel

VIDEO: Port of Rotterdam trials unmanned surface vessel

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 9, 2025 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, News, Ports, Survey

The Prinses Margriethaven on Maasvlakte 2 in Rotterdam was the setting for a trial with an unmanned surface vessel last week. For the first time, an unmanned vessel was allowed to navigate Dutch waters beyond a closed test environment. The Inland Navigation Police...
Full class issued for Saildrone deep-water USV

Full class issued for Saildrone deep-water USV

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 1, 2025 | Autonomous operation, Classification/inspection, News, Survey

Saildrone’s Surveyor-class of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) has received full classification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The Surveyor is the largest of the company’s three USV platforms. The classification follows that of the Voyager,...
DARPA christens autonomous US Navy surface vessel

DARPA christens autonomous US Navy surface vessel

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 26, 2025 | Autonomous operation, Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has christened the USX-1 Defiant, a first-of-its-kind autonomous unmanned surface vessel. A simplified hull design allows rapid production and maintenance in nearly any port facility or Tier III shipyard that...
Dutch navy presents future vision on drones

Dutch navy presents future vision on drones

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 15, 2025 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Navy, News

What is the current state of maritime uncrewed systems and where is the navy focusing its efforts? The Taskforce Maritime Uncrewed provided an update on 9 July during a gathering at the naval base, addressing around 180 attendees. This working group was established...
CEAD launches 3D boat printing factory

CEAD launches 3D boat printing factory

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 27, 2025 | Additive manufacturing, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Workboats

CEAD, a Delft-based pioneer in large scale 3D printing systems, has launched the Maritime Application Center (MAC). This production facility is dedicated to 3D printing entire boat hulls and accelerating industrial adoption of large scale 3D printing technology in the...
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