ABS has awarded its classification to the Saildrone Surveyor, a fully autonomous deepwater unmanned surface vehicle (USV). At 20 meters long and capable of unmanned operations across all world oceans, the Saildrone
Saildrone Surveyor [Photo: Saildrone]
ABS has awarded its classification to the Saildrone Surveyor, a fully autonomous deepwater unmanned surface vehicle (USV).
At 20 meters long and capable of unmanned operations across all world oceans, the Saildrone Surveyor breaks new ground. It is the largest class of USVs from Saildrone Inc, an Alameda, Calif.-headquartered provider of maritime security, ocean mapping, and meteorological and oceanographic data using unmanned autonomous assets.
“ABS and Saildrone are pioneering new frontiers, setting the pace for innovation. This step forward is a result of our investments in ABS’ technical capability and helping to ensure our rules are able to support innovation with an unwavering focus on safety,” said Patrick Ryan, ABS senior vice president and chief technology officer.
“The ABS class certification is more than a certificate—it’s a signal to governments and the maritime industry that Saildrone USVs are mature, safe, tested, and ready for scale,” said Richard Jenkins, Saildrone founder and CEO. “It’s been a very large investment
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