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Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships

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As a part of this group, you will be discussing early-stage research and technologies that can be used in defence, energy, and oceanography (US led) and in the skills needs for this emerging area (Europe led). 

The group is interested in both unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) which are controlled remotely, and autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) which are self-sufficient and once deployed do not require any operator intervention. Both types of automated vehicles can be utilised widely in the marine sector from research and environmental monitoring programmes to naval and defence applications. The benefits provided will likely result in an expansion in marine autonomous and unmanned systems across multiple marine disciplines. 

If you are interested in joining the group, sign into the MyIMarEST member portal and select the group from the list.

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02 Oct 2024

Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Report: September 2024

Report
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02 Apr 2024

Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Quarterly Report: 2023 - 2024

Report
07 Dec 2023

A Letter from the new Co-Chairs

SIG News
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07 Sep 2023

WEBINAR: The HUMANE Project

A webinar from the Human Element, Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and Artificial Intelligence SIGs.

IMarEST TV

 

      

SIG officers

Miss Kirsty Lynch SIMarEST

Chair

Upcoming events

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10 – 12 June 2025

SEAWORK: The European commercial marine & workboat exhibition

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12 June 2025

Utilization of Quantum Technology for the Sustainable Production of Green Solar Hydrogen from Seawater for Naval Operations

A webinar by the Naval Engineering SIG

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12 June 2025

Singapore Branch Networking Event

A networking event by IMarEST & RINA's Singapore Joint Branch

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13 June 2025

Sensor Technology Advancement for Protection Against Modern Threats

An event by the IMarEST Benelux Branch in collaboration with KIVI Defensie en Veiligheid, hosted by Thales Nederland.

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