Purpose-built for autonomous maritime patrols and interdiction, STORMRUNNER is powered by Sea Machines’ SM300-SP Autonomous Command and Control system, delivering high endurance, speed, and payload capacity for complex maritime missions. With a 40+ knot top speed, 700+ nautical mile endurance, and modular payload bay, STORMRUNNER provides a durable platform for advanced mission systems such as the Leonardo DRS M-MEP. STORMRUNNER is built from 100% high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic.

Countering unmanned aerial systems have become a growing and immediate requirement for defense forces particularly in the maritime domain across the globe, notably the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, and Baltic.  Adversaries increasingly employ UAVs to surveil, disrupt, or threaten business and naval operations.  By combining proven C-UAS mission equipment packages from Leonardo DRS with Sea Machines high performance, STORMRUNNER AUSV, naval commanders gain the ability to detect, tract, and neutralize aerial threats at sea – without placing Sailors or high value maritime assets at risk.

“Unmanned vessels like STORMRUNNER serve as true force multiplier for modern navies,” said Mr. Erik Hedval, Director of Federal Business Captures for Sea Machines. “By pairing our proven autonomous platform with C-UAS systems, commanders can project protection further forward, increase their decision space, and ensure freedom of maneuver for critical maritime operations in contested environments.

About Sea Machines Robotics

Based in the tech hub of Boston with a global presence, Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. builds autonomous vessel software and systems that increase the performance, capability, and efficiency of naval and commercial vessels. Learn more at www.sea-machines.com

Contact: Phil Bourque, VP of Global Sales, pbourque@sea-machines.com

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Under the agreement, Shintoa will market, sell and support Sea Machines’ full portfolio of unmanned surface vessel autonomy and commercial ship optimization products to the Japanese market. The partnership establishes a formal in-country channel to deliver Sea Machines’ autonomy technology across both commercial and defense applications.

Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Tokyo, Shintoa has built a longstanding role introducing advanced international technologies into Japan’s industrial and maritime sectors. With a nationwide presence across major regions including Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka, the company provides the infrastructure required to support deployment and lifecycle servicing of complex marine systems

“It is an honor to be working with the Shintoa team, who has facilitated groundbreaking activity in serving the Japanese Ministry of Defense and JMSDF” said Phil Bourque, Vice President of Global Sales of Sea Machines Robotics. “This partnership is key to assisting US allies invest in asymmetric capability, an effort that requires presence, integration, and long-term commitment.”

Through this partnership, Sea Machines’ autonomy systems, including the SM300 family, will be made accessible to Japanese operators seeking to expand mission capability, reduce crew exposure, and deploy intelligent vessel operations at scale.

“We are excited to introduce Sea Machines’ advanced autonomous products to the Japanese defense and commercial markets. We look forward to building a long and robust relationship with Sea Machines,” said Andy Ogiwara, Executive Officer C.O.O. of Shintoa Corporation.

This agreement marks a significant step in Sea Machines’ expansion across the Asia Pacific region, building on the company’s prior operational deployment of its SELKIE USV in Subic Bay and reinforcing its commitment to delivering proven, defense ready autonomy solutions to allied maritime markets. In January, Sea Machines appointed a Business Development Manager, Penny Wen, based in Taiwan. Penny is charged with leading business expansion throughout Asia.

About Sea Machines Robotics
Based in the tech hub of Boston with a global presence, Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. builds autonomous vessel software and systems that increase the performance, capability, and efficiency of naval and commercial vessels.
Learn more at www.sea-machines.com

About Shintoa Corporation
Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Tokyo, Shintoa Corporation is a specialized trading house focused on aerospace, marine, and defense technologies. The company provides nationwide distribution, integration, and technical support for advanced industrial systems across Japan.

Contact: Phil Bourque, VP of Global Sales, pbourque@sea-machines.com

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Sea Machines now offers two SMLink APIs that support a full spectrum of missions:

• SMLink Streaming-API delivers real-time vessel telemetry and data feeds to external systems.
• SMLink Control-API grants select partners the ability to command SM300 autonomy functions directly from third-party mission software.

“We’ve been listening to end-user customers and military procurement program offices globally, and we are pleased to continue to contribute to building a customer-first product and company. While our product has always had an open architecture, we’re now providing the keys for others to integrate. We hereby invite and challenge others to collaborate and build with us.” — Phil Bourque, VP of Global Sales, Sea Machines

The SMLink APIs are available with both updated SM300 models: the SM300-SP, tailored for fast, attritable USVs and programs prioritizing volume and efficiency, and the SM300-NG, built for complex, high-specification projects aboard classed vessels.

With more than 200 SM300 deliveries across 20 countries, Sea Machines has established itself as a proven leader in defense-ready marine autonomy. The SM300 is a software enabled edge computing system that fuses with mission management tools while delivering both low-level vessel control and higher-order autonomous behaviors, even in GPS or communications-denied environments.

Headquartered in the United States with offices in Europe, Sea Machines supports naval and defense customers worldwide.

About Sea Machines Robotics

Based in the tech hub of Boston with a global presence, Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. builds autonomous vessel software and systems that increase the performance, capability, and efficiency of naval and commercial vessels. Learn more at www.sea-machines.com

Contact: Phil Bourque, VP of Global Sales, pbourque@sea-machines.com

Download press release here.

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SM300-SP is a special purpose hardware version of Sea Machines’ autonomy systems, built for the emerging fleets of attritable sUSVs and for those not requiring Classed-approved hardware.

SM300-NG is a new generation autonomy system that provides 200% more computing power in a smaller size form-factor.  The SM300NG continues Sea Machines’ commitment to Class-approved marine products and is available in both digital-only and digital plus analog I/O variants.

SMLink Stream/Control-APIs are two new APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) now available to allow authorized third parties to stream data from SM300 platforms, as well as control the autonomy system.  These APIs further Sea Machines commitment to open architecture and system interoperability.

FLEETVIEWER is an online fleet visualization platform that enables an easy way to view, capture, and use real-time vessel-born data, including streaming imagery.

STORMRUNNER USV is an all-new 8-meter length HDPE unmanned surface vessel, designed to deliver high-performance and high reliability on water for defense customers. STORMRUNNER has a 40-knot top speed and gives over 500 nautical miles of range carrying 1,100 lbs of payload.  Equipped with the SM300-SP and fully integrated with sensors and communications, STORMRUNNER is Sea Machines’ second USV design, following on the 7-meter “SELKIE.”

Since 2017, Sea Machines has focused on building the most advanced maritime autonomy for both naval and commercial vessels. “Sea Machines was built around commercial market needs, which simply put, means that the products must deliver immense value and reliability.  This fits perfectly with Government customers who are increasingly demanding deployable, proven systems.  The SM300 is now operating within broad fleets of unmanned naval boats, and these operators benefit by having a hardened autonomy foundation that also enables rapid development on requirements that emerge from the quickly evolving threat environments.”  Said Founder and CTO Michael Johnson.

CEO Chip Wasson said, “We are delighted to introduce these new products that provide true asymmetric advantage for US and allied fleets. Our mission has been to deliver superior naval and maritime technologies to those who protect, defend and work on water. Our team has worked relentlessly to deliver on this commitment with these new products.”

About Sea Machines Robotics
Based in the tech hub of Boston with a global presence, Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. builds autonomous vessel software and systems that increase the performance, capability, and efficiency of naval and commercial vessels.  Their flagship product, the SM300, is a time-perfected edge computing autonomy system that has earned the respect of this fast-growing global market of unmanned boats and autonomy-enabled ships. Learn more at www.sea-machines.com

Contact: Phil Bourque, VP of Global Sales, pbourque@sea-machines.com

Download press release here.

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As the first turnkey autonomous vessel released by Sea Machines, SELKIE is poised to revolutionize industries ranging from hydrographic surveying, offshore asset inspection, and persistent on water operations such as security and environmental studies. SELKIE is the ideal full solution USV for any task-driven workboat fleet operator.

Key Features of SELKIE Include:

· Robust Autonomous Functions: SELKIE boasts cutting-edge autonomous capabilities, granting users access to advanced functions.

· Easy to Use: Quick to learn and ready to command via the highly intuitive single-screen graphical user interface.

· Survey Ready: With an under-keel sonar mount, CTD winch, and ample power and space to mount customer hardware.

· Integrated Payload / Cargo Bay: Equipped with generous built-in cargo storage, equivalent to 2 x 1.3 meters (2 Euro Pallets), SELKIE is perfect for long range logistics. Also complete with remotely controllable deck hatches for deploying payloads at sea like inspection or surveillance UAVs at sea.

· High Operational Endurance: With its efficient design and diesel propulsion, SELKIE offers an extended operational range for a vessel of her size.

“She’s finally here with 9 years of autonomous development and on water use behind SELKIE; our overarching goal is to give customers, the world’s fleet operators, products that enable them to capture new and substantial value from their work” exclaimed Michael G. Johnson, Founder and CEO of Sea Machines Robotics. “With SELKIE, commercial operators, researchers, and security agencies can go further, do more, do it better, with less costly or restrictive effort.

About Sea Machines Robotics:

Based in the bustling tech hub of Boston and with a global presence, Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. is a trailblazer in autonomous command and control and advanced perception systems for the marine industry. Founded in 2017, the company develops autonomous vessel software and systems that enhance the safety, efficiency, and performance of ships, workboats, and commercial passenger vessels. Learn more about Sea Machines at www.sea-machines.com.

CONTACT:

Phil Bourque, VP of Global Sales Email: pbourque@sea-machines.com

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Boston, USA: Cleantech venture capital pioneer Emerald Technology Ventures has invested into Sea Machines, a developer of autonomous control systems and advanced perception technology for maritime vessels. This 12 million USD funding round, which was joined by Nabtesco Technology Ventures (NTV), Chevron Technology Ventures, Ingram Industries, RKKVC, Level 2 Ventures, and IMC Ventures, will help Sea Machines hone its technological edge and grow its market presence. This follows a 2023 financing led by the Geekdom Fund.

Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics is a global leader in autonomous piloting systems meant to help sea vessels navigate and operate with greater efficiency, productivity, and capability. Its proprietary technology allows onboard computers to maintain precise control of vessel position, steering, and speed during a voyage, reroute as needed to avoid traffic and obstacles, and use streaming data to improve operations. The startup also develops solutions for computer vision, remote command and control, and advanced data collection along shipping routes, among other applications.

Sea Machines’ innovations are helping it grab a share of the fast-growing market for autonomous shipping services, an increasingly important enabler of resilience for the maritime sector—itself the foundation of most global trade. One estimate pegs growth in the autonomous ships sector at 9.6% annually between 2022 and 2030.

Key considerations behind the shift toward autonomy include cost pressures, labor shortages, safety, fuel savings and greenhouse gas reductions. The latter is a particularly pressing concern for shipping, given the challenges of decarbonizing the sector—an area that Emerald is actively engaged in. While clean fuels like hydrogen could potentially serve as a long-term catalyst for a greener industry, they will need to be paired with leaps in operational efficiency along the lines of Sea Machines’ solutions in order to help the sector achieve Paris Agreement-aligned emissions reductions.

Emerald has a robust track record funding startups that are pushing the envelope on industrial efficiency as a lever for achieving climate and sustainability goals. Recent deals in this space include investments into wind turbine optimizer eologix and agriculture disruptor xFarm.

Japan-based NTV is the venture arm of Nabtesco, a leader in industrial technology solutions, and is one of Emerald’s corporate venture capital-as-a-service clients. Under this arrangement, Emerald manages NTV’s deal flow and advises it on the best investments to match its needs and strategic priorities.

CONTACT FOR EMERALD: info@emerald.vc

CONTACT FOR SEA MACHINES: mailto:founders@sea-machines.com

About Emerald Technology Ventures

Emerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm founded in 2000, that manages and advises assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto and Singapore. The firm invests in start-ups that tackle big challenges in climate change and sustainability, with 4 current funds, hundreds of venture transactions and four third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees to over 100 start-ups. Bold Ideas. Bright Future. www.emerald.vc

About Sea Machines Robotics

Headquartered in the tech hub of Boston and operating globally, Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. is the leader in pioneering autonomous command and control and advanced perception systems for the marine industries. Founded in 2017, the company builds autonomous vessel software and systems, which increases the safety, efficiency, and performance of ships, workboats, and commercial passenger vessels. Learn more about Sea Machines at www.sea-machines.com.

Read the full press release here.

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(Norwalk, CT; October 26, 2020) – Norwalk-based First Harvest Navigation, a marine transportation company that connects family farms to urban and suburban neighborhoods, has selected Boston-based Sea Machines’ technology to launch the first autonomous hybrid cargo vessel in the U.S. Powered by Sea Machines’ SM300 autonomous command and remote-helm control system, the U.S.-built, electric-powered Captain Ben Moore will also be the first hybrid cargo vessel to feature remote crew-assist technology and to generate zero emissions.

Installation of Sea Machines’ SM300 aboard the Captain Ben Moore, a 63’ x 21.3’ aluminum catamaran, will take place in November 2020. Once complete, vessel’s intelligent capabilities will offer First Harvest Navigation redundancy and flexibility for crew shifts, with the capability to autonomously command Captain Ben Moore from the company’s land-based control station. In addition to autonomous control and remote vessel monitoring tools, the SM300 system also features obstacle detection and collision avoidance technology for added operational safety.

Captain Ben Moore will enter service between Norwalk and Huntington, NY, to deliver food and other cargo faster, more reliably and more affordably than truck transportation to East Norwalk’s Harbor Harvest food market, while also reducing regional highway congestion. Comparable trucking services require a near nine-hour round trip to deliver within this location. First Harvest Navigation completes the terminal-to-terminal voyage in approximately 35 to 45 minutes.

“Part of our transportation goals are to develop autonomous, hybrid catamarans to move farm products across Long Island Sound. The Sea Machines SM300 autonomous navigation system will help us achieve many of our goals because it enables shipping movements to be completed very reliably and efficiently in a seamless and sustainable delivery system,” said Bob Kunkel, president, First Harvest Navigation. “Shifting cargo from streets and highways also alleviates the growing congestion, lower emissions and reestablishes our waterways as a viable and cost-efficient alternative to land-based transport.”

“Sea Machines and First Harvest Navigation are aligned in our commitments to innovation to bolster the U.S. marine highway system and in our support of family farms,” said Michael G. Johnson, founder and CEO, Sea Machines. “The SM300 ensures predictable and performance-based vessel operations while providing a 24/7 crew support system that is always on watch. It often takes determined entrepreneurial leaders like First Harvest Navigation to move an industry into new waters and Sea Machines is pleased to support the achievement of their goals.”

The hybrid vessel can carry approximately 28 pallets, 10 of which are positioned in a fully refrigerated and protected walk-in space. The remaining cargo spaces are open and covered according to customer requirements. It is powered by a pair of Cummins QSB 6.7 diesels, generating 104 kW each at 2,400 kW, and lithium batteries connected to a pair of BAE Systems HybriDrive electric motors.

Harbor Harvest & First Harvest Navigation
Harbor Harvest is dedicated to developing the relationship between farmer, harbor and customer. Their mission is to provide convenient access to healthy, nutritious food sourced from local and regional farms and artisans at a price that supports the local community. First Harvest Navigation and Harbor Harvest are providing new regional transportation, warehousing and retail marketing for family farms, local business and artisan products within New York and New England areas. More: www.harborharvest.com

About Sea Machines Robotics
Headquartered in the global tech hub of Boston and operating globally, Sea Machines is the leader in pioneering autonomous command and control systems for the marine and maritime industries. Founded in 2015, the company builds autonomous vessel software and systems, which increases the safety, efficiency and performance of ships, workboats and other commercial vessels. Learn more about Sea Machines at www.sea-machines.com.

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(BOSTON; August 23, 2022) – Sea Machines Robotics’ SM300 system aboard the Foss Maritime Company tug Rachael Allen has achieved a key milestone. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) verified the design of the Foss harbor tug outfitted with the Sea Machines SM300 autonomy system. This follows the established process of new technology qualification, document evaluation in accordance with ABS Rules and Guides, a successful product review and shows that Sea Machines’ technology conforms with ABS’ requirements addressing use aboard.

Rachael Allen will first leverage the Sea Machines’ autonomy system for routine transit and stand-by operations, and then trial remote piloting from a shore-based command center. The SM300 transit autonomy and station keeping are provided by interfacing with the Kongsberg-MTU propulsion system controls.

Sea Machines has previously earned full approval from ABS for its SM200 commercial wireless helm for installation aboard a class of U.S.-flag tugboats that support articulated tug-barge (ATB) sets.

The SM300 installed on Rachael Allen is the result of close collaboration between three U.S.- based companies: Sea Machines, Foss and ABS. This cooperation by a software company, marine transportation provider and classification society highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in bringing emerging technology solutions into commercial operations and enhancing productivity and safety by addressing issues like crew fatigue during long transits or idle periods.

“Sea Machines worked closely alongside ABS and FOSS to yield this most recent approval, which moves our entire industry yet another step closer to widespread adoption of autonomous marine technologies,” said Michael G. Johnson, CEO of Sea Machines. “Earning this approval demonstrates our unwavering commitment to ensuring that these technologies are utilized safely, while making our industries more competitive and productive.”

“As part of our ‘Always Safe, Always Ready’ culture, Foss is pleased to be providing the SM300 system for additional crew and vessel safety through the enhanced situational awareness it will bring to our operations,” said FOSS’ Dan Cole, Foss project manager. 

“Autonomous technology continues to advance at pace and ABS is committed to supporting its introduction to the industry. That’s why we are proud to support the FOSS tug equipped with Sea Machines’ SM300 system and work with industry leaders all over the world on the approval of this technology,” said ABS’s Gareth Burton, vice president of technology.

Rachael Allen is deployed to Foss Maritime, in California, where it provides tanker escort and ship assists for Foss’ customers.

The SM300 is the flagship of Sea Machines’ SM Series of products, which provide marine operators an array of autonomous and captain-assistance capabilities. The products are available for sale and installation in new builds or retrofits for a wide variety of applications, including maritime transportation and support, such as fast support vessels and OSV’s, which also spend significant time at sea transiting and loitering.

Sea Machines plans to continue its engineering development and working with ABS for design review of the SM300 in the coming months.
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​​​​About Sea Machines
Headquartered in the global tech hub of Boston and operating globally, Sea Machines is the leader in pioneering autonomous command and control and advanced perception systems for the marine industries. Founded in 2015, the company builds autonomous vessel software and systems, which increases the safety, efficiency, and performance of ships, workboats, and commercial passenger vessels. Learn more about Sea Machines at www.sea-machines.com.

About Foss Maritime 
Founded in 1889, Seattle-based Foss Maritime offers a complete range of maritime services and project management to customers across the Pacific Rim, Europe, South America, and around the globe. Foss has one of the largest fleets of tugs and barges on the American West Coast. The company has harbor services and transportation operations in all major U.S. West Coast ports, including the Columbia and Snake River system, Hawaii, and Alaska. Foss offers worldwide marine transportation, emphasizing safety, environmental responsibility, and high-quality service. See www.foss.com for more information.

About ABS
ABS, a leading global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, is committed to setting standards for safety and excellence in design and construction. Focused on safe and practical application of advanced technologies and digital solutions, ABS works with clients to develop accurate and cost-effective compliance, optimized performance and operational efficiency for marine and offshore assets. A copy of the “ABS Guide for Autonomous and Remote-Control Functions” can be downloaded here.

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(BOSTON; June 21, 2022) – Sea Machines Robotics, Inc., the leading developer of autonomous command and control and advanced perception systems for the marine industries, today unveiled AI-ris, a new marine computer-vision navigation sensor designed to improve safety and performance while vessels are underway. The company revealed this new technology during Seawork2022, the largest European commercial marine exhibition. Sea Machines’ AI-ris, (Artificial Intelligence Recognition and Identification System) uses digital cameras and AI-processing to detect, track, classify and geolocate objects, vessel traffic and other potential obstacles in the majority of operational conditions, day or night, to equip crew with best-in-class situational awareness. Computer vision helps improve safety for vessels and is also a critical technology for the advancement of autonomous command and control systems.

The need for this technology is clear. Boats and ships operate in the planet’s most dynamic environment and the limitations of conventional navigation sensors leave the bulk of perception work to the human eye and brain for continuous scanning of the waterway. Fatigue, distraction, and confusion can lead to misses and mistakes. The U.S. Coast Guard reported that in 2020, 36 percent of boating accidents were collisions and allisions, with the primary cause being improper lookouts and operator inattention. The commercial marine industry suffers from similar challenges. Sea Machines designed AI-ris to be ever-alert, with the ability to deliver predictable operational results that can improve vessel reliability, as well as eliminate liabilities caused by human error. Now commercially available, this technology can radically improve vessel safety.

“Sea Machines is dedicated to building the future of ocean mobility. We envision a future with fewer accidents at sea. We are revolutionizing marine navigation with data-driven intelligence, autonomy and connectivity,” said CEO Michael G. Johnson, Sea Machines. “AI-ris enables a tremendous performance and safety increase. The superior capabilities of computer vision and AI will ensure a safer, more productive voyage.”

“AI-ris is always scanning for obstacles and can alert the operator of potentially dangerous situations. It also labels objects very small in size, like swimmers, kayakers or animals, to those very large, like another ship,” said CTO Trevor Vieweg, Sea Machines. “With the ability to detect, classify and geolocate such targets via optical sensors, AI-ris augments and surpasses the capabilities of existing marine sensor technologies, like radar and automatic identification system (AIS), enabling greater performance and achieving the highest levels of safety. In the future, this technology may also help responders detect marine oil spills.”

AI-ris is commercially available now and can be installed aboard existing vessels and ships, as well as new-builds. To learn more about AI-ris, click here.

About Sea Machines Robotics
Headquartered in the global tech hub of Boston and operating globally, Sea Machines is the leader in pioneering autonomous command and control and advanced perception systems for the marine industries. Founded in 2015, the company builds autonomous vessel software and systems, which increases the safety, efficiency, and performance of ships, workboats, and commercial passenger vessels. Learn more about Sea Machines at www.sea-machines.com.

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With AI and maritime autonomy as its primary focus, Sea Machines is a leading developer of autonomous command, control and advanced perception systems for vessels. Based in Boston, but with an international office network, Sea Machines operates one of the most active fleets testing autonomous ship technologies worldwide.

Drew Orvieto, naval architect and senior director of product management at Sea Machines, will serve as the first board member within the United States for the One Sea ecosystem. Orvieto agreed to a two-year commitment, during which he will continue to advance acceptance and regulations around autonomous systems and applications in maritime operations globally.

One Sea’s Senior Ecosystem Lead Päivi Haikkola said, “We are delighted to have Sea Machines Robotics on board, as both a member and part of the One Sea Management Board, as we continue to work towards our 2025 goal and address the regulatory challenges facing autonomous ship operations. Sea Machines Robotics has been developing a range of intelligent technologies since 2015 which are helping unlock new opportunities and enhance vessel safety, performance and efficiency. This strongly aligns with One Sea’s mission to create an autonomous maritime ecosystem and a safer, more efficient operating environment.”

“We are now at a juncture where technological advances are outpacing the regulatory process to transform the maritime industry,” said Arthur Seaman, product manager, government and compliance, Sea Machines. “One Sea is at the forefront of driving the development of a regulatory framework for MASS. We are convinced that the MASS business sector needs strong and reliable leadership at the IMO. We are excited to join One Sea at this crucial time in the development of our industry’s future and look forward to working with One Sea and its members to achieve our common objectives.”

From its formation in 2016, the One Sea ecosystem has developed an advisory and advocacy role for stakeholders with an interest in the safety, efficiency and environmental gains available to the autonomous ship. Members include international maritime technology experts, such as, ABB, Cargotec, Finnpilot, Fintraffic, Haltian, Kongsberg, Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI), Napa, TietoEVRY and Wärtsilä, as well as a range of stakeholders involved in aspects of vessel management.

About One Sea
Established in 2016, One Sea is a high-profile ecosystem with a primary aim to lead the way towards an operating autonomous maritime ecosystem by 2025. The collaboration gathers together leading marine experts and is a strategic combination of top research, state-of-the-art information technology and business.

Members include: ABB, Cargotec, Finnpilot Pilotage, Fintraffic, Haltian, Inmarsat, Kongsberg, Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI), Napa, TietoEVRY and Wärtsilä. Other partners include Finnish Marine Industries, Finnish Port Association, Finnish Shipowners’ Association, Shipbrokers Finland and The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA). One Sea is an open ecosystem that can be joined by anyone who intends to do business in autonomous shipping. Financing is provided by participating companies and Business Finland. The One Sea ecosystem is led by DIMECC. www.oneseaecosystem.net

About Sea Machines Robotics
Headquartered in the global tech hub of Boston and operating globally, Sea Machines is the leader in pioneering autonomous command and control and advanced perception systems for the marine industries. Founded in 2015, the company builds autonomous vessel software and systems, which increases the safety, efficiency and performance of ships, workboats and commercial passenger vessels. www.sea-machines.com

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mtu NautIQ CoPilot is the most advanced intelligent pilot assist system of the new product range. Depending on operating mode, the human-on-the-loop system can either autonomously control a planned voyage from start to finish, or not intervene at all in human operations, while only guiding the operator. The system enables navigation with greater precision and predictability, helping to reduce costs, fuel consumption and emissions. It is an important step towards more climate-friendly marine operations, made possible by the groundbreaking fusion of digital marine sensors, embedded electronic charts, advanced AI algorithms and one of the world’s most advanced broad-area computer vision systems.

mtu NautIQ CoOperate is an optionally autonomous ship navigation command system which enables off-boat remote command, including all payloads on board. The system can take over routine and monotonous vessel tasks and it allows crews to focus on more important aspects of their missions. The system has recently proven itself in the field in spectacular fashion: The tug Nellie Bly used the system to complete a 1,000 NM roundtrip from Hamburg around Denmark, remotely commanded from an office in Boston, USA, 3,000 NM away. As with all the new products, operators can intervene at any moment if necessary.

mtu NautIQ CoDirect is a wireless, remote-helm system that can control a vessel’s engines, steering and transmission as well as payload functions such as winches and cranes from a distance of up to 1,000 meters. This allows marine crews to operate the vessel from the best vantage point, increasing safety and efficiency. For example, a tug operator can leave the wheelhouse to operate the vessel from a location with better visibility.

“This continued partnership is significant because it brings together a foremost marine power and propulsion solutions provider and the leading developer of advanced and AI-based vessel control systems,” said Sea Machines’ Michael G. Johnson, CEO and founder. “Our alliance not only increases access to intelligent technologies that can positively impact operators’ bottom lines, productivity, eco-stewardship and safety, but it also provides proof of the growing market demand for these types of systems for real-world operations. We thank Rolls-Royce for their continued trust in our technology and look forward to seeing these systems in use aboard a variety of vessel types globally.”

Denise Kurtulus, vice president, Global Marine at Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems, said: “I am excited to see how quickly the teams of Rolls-Royce and Sea Machines have turned our joint vision into products available for our customers. This addition to our mtu NautIQ product portfolio is an important part of our journey towards a provider of integrated sustainable solutions. And it’s a fantastic example of how we, as a company with long history and tradition, implement cutting-edge technology – which benefits our customers and the environment alike – in a very agile way.”

Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems, with its product and solution brand mtu, is pioneering climate-friendly propulsion and power solutions in the marine market. It is currently transforming itself from an engine manufacturer to a provider of integrated sustainable solutions. With the sustainability program “Net Zero at Power Systems,” Rolls-Royce Power Systems is taking concrete steps towards climate-neutral solutions. For example, starting in 2023, the company will release its mtu Series 2000 and 4000 engines for sustainable fuels such as e-diesel and second-generation biofuels, thus enabling climate-neutral operation in all applications. In addition to using sustainable fuels, the company is also working on new technologies such as CO2-free fuel cell systems.

Press photos are available for download here.
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About Sea Machines Robotics
Headquartered in the global tech hub of Boston and operating globally, Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. is the leader in pioneering autonomous command and control and advanced perception systems for the marine industries. Founded in 2015, the company builds autonomous vessel software and systems, which increases the safety, efficiency and performance of ships, workboats, and commercial passenger vessels. Learn more about Sea Machines at www.sea-machines.com.

About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

1. ​​​​​Rolls-Royce pioneers the power that matters to connect, power and protect society. We have pledged to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in our operations by 2030 (excluding product testing) and joined the UN Race to Zero campaign in 2020, affirming our ambition to play a fundamental role in enabling the sectors in which we operate achieve net zero carbon by 2050.
2. Rolls-Royce Power Systems is headquartered in Friedrichshafen in southern Germany and employs around 9,000 people. The product portfolio includes mtu-brand high-speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, power generation, heavy land, rail and defence vehicles and for the oil and gas industry as well as diesel and gas systems and battery containers for mission critical, standby and continuous power, combined generation of heat and power, and microgrids and is intensively engaged in the development of climate-neutral solutions.
3. Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 150 countries, comprising more than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces and navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers.​​​​​
4. Annual underlying revenue was £10.95 billion in 2021, underlying operating profit was £414m and we invested £1.18 billion on research and development. We also support a global network of 28 University Technology Centres, which position Rolls-Royce engineers at the forefront of scientific research.
5. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a publicly traded company (LSE:RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69).

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Sea Machines’ wireless remote-control helm technology offers flexible control for mariners, eliminating the need for the vessel operator to be bound to a fixed control station. This system enables line-of-sight wireless helm and propulsion control with up to 1,000-meter range, as well as remote control of auxiliaries and payload equipment via a wearable belt-pack device, freeing mariners from the wheelhouse to conduct operations from any location that offers the greatest advantage, visibility, and safety.

“Bureau Veritas’ Type Approval provides a user with confidence that an approved technology or piece of equipment meets stringent international standards. It brings a substantial assurance of quality,” said Daniel Holmes, business development manager, BV Marine & Offshore. “Sea Machines is the first company to receive BV’s Type Approval certification for this specific form of technology.”

Laurent Leblanc, senior vice president technical & operations at Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore said, “Being by our clients’ side to help them develop their new technologies is central at BV. Congratulations to Sea Machines for this first Type Approval. We are looking forward to further collaborating with Sea Machines.”

“This inaugural certification is further proof that Sea Machines is leading the development of advanced vessel control technologies. We appreciate the lengthy laboratory testing and exhaustive reviews that BV conducted to objectively validate our wireless remote-control helm system,” said Captain Artie Seaman, product manager, government and compliance. “Looking ahead, our key area of focus is to work with BV and other agencies to define the regulations and approval requirements for autonomous and advanced perception products. Together we are developing the framework needed to propel our industries towards acceptance and use of advanced emerging technologies – like those of Sea Machines’ – that improve operations, efficiency and safety.”

Sea Machines’ wireless helm control is available in the SM200 and SM300 products is currently in use on U.S.-flag tugboats in ATB sets, coastal construction tugs, search-and-rescue (SAR) vessels, explosive ordinance removal craft, and survey vessels. Other applications include oil-spill response vessels, yachts and tenders, offshore support vessels, seine skiffs, daughter craft and more.

View or download the BV Type Approved certifications for the SM200 and SM300 here.

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(Riyadh KSA, March 4, 2022) – The French group CMN NAVAL is showcasing the fastest autonomous interceptor in the world, the UHSI32, at the upcoming World Defence Show from 6 – 9 March 2022, in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The autonomous abilities and features has been developed by CMN in cooperation with Sea Machines Robotics.

CMN NAVAL will demonstrate the UHSI32’s ability to execute autonomous transit missions, pattern autonomy and dynamic collision avoidance while being operated via over-the-horizon network connectivity almost anywhere in the world. In addition, Raytheon command and control system will help analyze, track and compile data.

The UHSI32 combines multiple mission capabilities with high-speed performance (over 45 knots) and an extended patrol period of three days. With a length of 32m and beam of 7m, missions include maritime security, search-and-rescue (SAR), insertion, surveillance and protection of assets at sea.

“The UHSI32 is the first high-speed interceptor in its class which incorporates autonomous technology. We will continue to collaborate with world leaders in specific fields to push the boundaries of innovations and to become the world’s most advanced and sustainable shipbuilder,” said Fadi S. Pataq of CMN NAVAL.

“As a leading developer of autonomous control systems, Sea Machines brings innovation to the global security and defense sectors,” said Frank Relou, business development manager, EMEA, for Sea Machines. “This collaboration with CMN Naval represents the intersection of commercial and government sectors, and the capabilities of autonomous technology. We continue to prove the capabilities of our technology on the world stage, and we look forward to demonstrating its value once more at the World Defense Show.”

The World Defense Show 2022 is described as a fully integrated and future-focused defense event set to showcase the latest technological developments from across the globe.

About CMN Naval
In the last eight decades, CMN NAVAL has delivered more than 3,500 vessels and is present in 42 navies worldwide. Combining the group’s proven shipbuilding technologies with innovation to continuously push the boundaries and to become the world’s most advanced and sustainable shipbuilder. The group is composed of modern facilities and shipyards across Europe with locations in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. CMN NAVAL’s product range starts from 15-meter high-speed interceptors to frigates of 130 meters plus. Learn more about CMN NAVAL at www.cmnnaval.com.

About Sea Machines
Headquartered in the global tech hub of Boston and operating globally, Sea Machines is the leader in pioneering autonomous command and control and advanced perception systems for the marine industries. Founded in 2015, the company builds autonomous vessel software and systems, which increases the safety, efficiency, and performance of ships, workboats, and commercial passenger vessels. Learn more about Sea Machines at www.sea-machines.com.

About Raytheon Anschütz
Raytheon Anschütz, a business of Raytheon Technologies, is a leader in maritime navigation, bridge, and mission systems. SYNTACS is a versatile command & control solution, combining navigational capabilities with situational awareness, mission management, or combat systems. Learn more about us: www.raytheon-anschuetz.com.

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(BOSTON; January 27, 2021) – Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics, a leading developer of autonomous command and control systems for commercial vessels, announced today the formation of a strategic advisory board made up of internationally recognized industry leaders who will bring vast experience and valued guidance to the company. Continuing the company’s rapid pace of growth, Sea Machines will rely on this board as it develops new products and creates high-profile partnerships that are firmly establishing the company as the leading developer of autonomous and advanced perception systems for boats and ships.

Sea Machines’ advisory board is made up of the following respected leaders, who each bring a wealth of knowledge and decades of real-world experience to the company. They include:

• Rear Admiral Mark Buzby, administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) and retired rear admiral U.S. Navy​​​“I chose to participate in this board because I have a long-standing interest in fostering and improving the maritime industry in ways that make it safer and more efficient for our seafarers and more able to serve our nation,” said Buzby. “We now have the great opportunity to introduce new technologies that will fulfil these requirements. Sea Machines is leading the way and I want to be a part of it.” (Shown top left)
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• Kathleen Haines, independent director of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited and principal of Holbridge Capital Advisors“It’s important for our industry to embrace challenges head on, which include lowering our carbon imprint, attracting the best and brightest talent, and making our industry safer,” Haines. “I feel that my service to this advisory board can help Sea Machines make a difference in these ways.” (Shown bottom right)
  
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• Denise Kurtulus, vice president of global marine business, Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems“Because Rolls-Royce is partnering with Sea Machines strategically and long-term, we as a company also wanted to support it to be successful,” said Kurtulus. “I totally believe in the products, the value and the sustainability of Sea Machines for the entire industry and future, and I am happy if I can support it on the journey.” (Shown top right)
  
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• Rear Admiral Mary E. Landry, director at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. and United Services Automobile Association (USAA), as well as retired rear admiral U.S. Coast Guard“We need more cutting-edge technologies and innovation to meet the demands that are here now and ahead of us,” said Landry. “Sea Machines is ready to add tremendous value and capabilities to fill a gap that exists in areas such as human factors engineering, fuel efficiency, and waterways management and safety.” (Shown bottom left)
  
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Immediate priorities for the board members include providing real-world feedback for product development and positioning; direction on market challenges and opportunities; and forward-thinking counsel on the company’s larger goal of developing an innovative network of autonomous and connected vessels that will revitalize the oceanic supply chain.

“I am honored to welcome these industry leaders to our advisory panel,” said Sea Machines’ CEO Michael G. Johnson. “Formation of the panel is a direct reflection of our commitment to embedding practical and forward-thinking expertise into not only our product development processes, but also on all matters pertaining to the growth of the company and technology sector. I have full confidence that this team will provide diverse and valuable guidance as we continue our work in transforming the maritime industries with modern technology.”

Click here to read a Q&A with the advisory board members that provides the full rationale for their involvement and insight into ways Sea Machines’ technology is positively impacting our industries.

About Sea Machines
Headquartered in the global tech hub of Boston and operating globally, Sea Machines is the leader in pioneering autonomous command and control and advanced perception systems for the marine industries. Founded in 2015, the company builds autonomous vessel software and systems, which increases the safety, efficiency and performance of ships, workboats and commercial passenger vessels. Learn more about Sea Machines at www.sea-machines.com.

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