World’s largest unmanned surface vehicle gets approval for deep-sea missions
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The Saildrone Surveyor, a 65-foot unmanned surface vehicle, has received American Bureau of Shipping class certification for deep-sea missions. This autonomous vessel can operate independently across oceans, conducting ocean floor mapping and maritime awareness tasks without crew. The certification confirms Saildrone's technology meets international safety standards, marking a significant advancement in maritime autonomous operations. This follows the certification of Saildrone's smaller Voyager model in 2023, reflecting the industry's shift toward digitalization and automation.
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