It is no secret that the maritime industry is rewarding but often dangerous sector. 

With the advent of maritime autonomy for commercial use, including our SM300 Autonomous Command and Control system, there’s a transformative opportunity to replace on-board officers with Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) in high-risk maritime operations. This crucial shift significantly reduces the risk of injury or loss of life.

In this blog, we’ll focus on the specific hazards associated with certain maritime jobs and explore industries poised to benefit from the adoption of autonomous vessels. 

Maritime Autonomy: What is it? 

For a detailed explanation of maritime autonomy, we recommend taking our look at our Ultimate Guide to Maritime Autonomy in 2024 here. 

What are the Dangers at Sea? 

In the maritime workplace, dangers typically arise from accidents—resulting from either human error or machinery failure—harsh and inhospitable conditions, or the intrinsic risks associated with specific use cases. 

According to a report from the United States Coast Guard Research and Development Center, 75%-95% of maritime casualties have some degree of contribution from human error (source: link). 

Fatigue and neglect over long shifts can greatly increase opportunities for collisions and grounding that cause property damage, injuries, and catastrophic loss.  

Similarly, unpredictable weather patterns are prime opportunities for the use of maritime autonomy as poor conditions can obstruct operations, forcing officers to work in unsafe environments. 

Lastly, certain maritime jobs are inherently dangerous. Prioritizing the reduction of human exposure to potentially harmful elements should be a primary focus for any maritime business or agency.  

While autonomy may not be applicable to all scenarios, it offers a transformative opportunity to reimagine and enhance numerous operations, aligning with a commitment to safety and innovation in the maritime sector. 

Where Unmanned Surface Vessels Can Help 

Maritime autonomy benefits dangerous jobs by: 

1. Physical Distancing: Ensures a vital physical separation from potential dangers through remote command. 
2. Collision Avoidance: Implements an additional safeguard against collisions via collision avoidance software, much like auto braking or lane sensing in a car. 

While most vessels will benefit from the additional safeguard that collision avoidance provides, below are specific use cases where autonomous vessels can significantly improve workplace safety. 

Unexploded Ordnance Disposal

Perhaps the most visual example of the benefits of unmanned vessels is the possibility of executing Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) disposal operations without personnel on board the vessel. 

USVs, remotely commanded from shore, can be autonomously deployed to identify or help dispose of unexploded ordnances  without the presence of officers on board. 

Search and Rescue 

Maritime accidents, more often than not, occur in unsavoury weather conditions. With every second being the difference between life and death, Search and Rescue (SAR) operations are imperative, necessitating execution even in extreme storms or rough seas. 

In combination with unmanned Search and Rescue technology, like our one-of-a-kind collaboration with Zelim, rescuing humans from the water will no longer need to come at the risk of another.  

Oil Spill Response 

Oil spills, aside from wreaking havoc on the surrounding ecology, also present a health hazard for those involved in the challenging task of oil collection. 

An Unmanned vessel can be outfitted with an oil collection skimmer, or a boom that can be deployed autonomously via integrated payload controls, not only removing humans from toxic work environments, but also allow for faster deployment times, a crucial element in oil spill harm reduction. 

Sea Machines is proud to be the first to demonstrate together with the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) how autonomous systems can be deployed to efficiently address oil spills on a Kvichak Marco skimmer boat in 2019.

Military Applications 

Apart from enhancing safety with collision avoidance, unmanned vessels also allow for vessels to be remotely commanded from a safe location inland. 

This not only allows for a safe physical distance, but also increased flexibility in operations for persistent surveillance, or domain awareness, as well as long range logistics, and insertion activities. 

Autonomous vessels can also be sent ahead of motherships to scout for inbound threats (asset escort and protection) to minimize risk. 

The SM300 Autonomous Command and Control system is an integral part of many of the US NAVY and United State Coast Guard exercises to evaluate incorporation and integration of unmanned surface vessels into everyday operations. 

The Technology of Tomorrow, Now 

Autonomy may seem like a faraway concept for some, but we know better. 

Having launched our SM300 Autonomous command and control system in 2018 and with 70+ deployments worldwide, we know that autonomy is ready, and it is here. 

Don’t believe us? Book a remote demo from anywhere in the world and see for yourself here.

Or see more use cases on our social media here.

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Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements, practical applications that change your bottom line, and the trajectory of autonomy in this Ultimate Guide to Maritime Autonomy in 2024. 

Autonomous vessels can lighten the human workload by taking over tasks that are dangerous, dirty, or dull. 

What is Maritime Autonomy? 

Maritime autonomy refers to how vessels can operate and navigate with varying degrees of human involvement. This capability can be included in a new ship’s design or retrofitted to existing vessels through an external processor and software, such as the SM300 system. 

An autonomous maritime vessel can take the form of an underwater vehicle, known as a UUV (Unmanned Underwater Vehicle), or operate on the water’s surface.  

Smaller vessels operating without a crew on board are often termed an USV (Unmanned or Uncrewed Surface Vessel), while larger ships with a crew are usually categorized as MASS (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships). 

The integration of autonomous technologies and systems empowers ships, boats, and other maritime platforms to execute a diverse range of tasks autonomously, such as long-range routes, over 500NM, planned broad area survey/search grids, and collision avoidance. For a detailed list of examples showcasing autonomous capabilities, browse our dedicated page here.

The Levels of Autonomy, per Lloyd’s Register 

Levels of Autonomy 

Autonomy is not a singular concept. It spans a wide array of capabilities, from operations that are remotely controlled by a human operator, much like a toy car, to full autonomy where decisions are made independently by an onboard processor and software without human intervention. 

There are numerous industry standards that define the levels of autonomous capabilities. However, the most widely accepted standard is the Lloyd’s Registry’s levels of automation, which range from 1, representing the lowest level of autonomy, to 6, denoting full automation. 

For more information on the levels of autonomy, click here. 

Tesla’s radio-controlled boat, AKA the first USV. 

The Evolution of Maritime Autonomy: A Timeline Snapshot from 1898-2023 

1898: In Manhattan, NY, Nikola Tesla debuted the world’s first USV, a 4 ft. long radio-controlled boat. 

1945: In the aftermath of World War II, the US Navy pioneered the use of remote-controlled USVs for target drone and minesweeping applications. 

2016: Hosted by the Royal Navy, autonomy took a significant step forward during Exercise Unmanned Warrior , showcasing the potential of autonomous technologies. 

2018: Sea Machines marked a milestone by introducing our SM300 Autonomous Command and Control system, marking one of the first commercially available systems that can be retrofit to existing vessels. 

 June 2021: The MSC (The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee) greenlit Interim guidelines for MASS trials, emphasizing the growing acceptance and regulation of autonomous technologies. 

October 2021: Sea Machines achieved a groundbreaking remotely-commanded autonomous navigation feat with The Machine Odyssey, covering 1,000 nautical miles around the coast of Denmark with 96.89% of the journey autonomously executed. 

2022: Sunflower Shiretoko autonomously sailed 750 km. on a commercial shipping route, showcasing the expanding capabilities of autonomous maritime systems. 

2023: DNV and Samsung Heavy Industries announced a collaborative effort on the development of a Remote Operation Centre for autonomous ships, further highlighting the industry’s commitment to advancing autonomous capabilities. 

Deep BV’s SM300 equipped autonomous survey vessel can be remotely commanded from shore, allowing for the management of navigation, positioning, on-board auxiliaries, sensors, and the flow of data between the ship and shore. 

Everyday Autonomy 

Autonomy is already present and hard at work in the maritime industry. Below is a closer look into how autonomy is currently being applied in different sectors.

Shipping Revolution

Waypoint following emerges as a pivotal element in the shipping revolution, allowing containerships to traverse the most efficient routes. This not only reduces fuel usage but also curtails carbon emissions. (Read more here). Simultaneously, the incorporation of collision avoidance mechanisms acts as a robust safeguard against ship collisions, mitigating the potential loss of life, cargo, and environmental damage, such as oil spills resulting from collisions (Link to oil spill incident).

Hydrographic Survey

Autonomy in hydrographic surveys streamlines costs by allowing personnel to work remotely and bill for the specific time required. This not only fosters efficiency and significant cost savings for specialized workers and survey agencies but becomes especially vital during times of personnel shortage, reshaping traditional survey practices. 

Utilising autonomy can also contribute to more efficient survey grid operations by eliminating the need for grid overlap, resulting in reduced time on the job and lower fuel consumption.

SAR (Search and Rescue)

Equipping SAR vessels with autonomy, especially in conjunction with a Computer Vision system as seen here https://sea-machines.com/product/ai-ris-computer-vision-center/, is a groundbreaking step in detecting and rescuing targets in the water, especially in sea conditions where it may be unsafe to deploy traditional manned vessels.

Environmental Monitoring Advancements

Autonomy is an exciting step forward for environmental monitoring at sea. Unmanned vessels equipped with advanced sensors contribute to ongoing efforts in monitoring ocean conditions, detecting pollution, and safeguarding marine ecosystems.

Defence Dynamics

With faster deployment times and lower operational costs, autonomy is a crucial asset in surveillance, reconnaissance, and strategic operations.

In the defence sector, unmanned vessels can act as a force multiplier allowing for multiple smaller vessels to patrol an area, rather than one large. As well as allow for remote controlling of smaller vessel for launching and recovery as seen here in a demonstration of the SM300 with the USCG.

The Next Phase 

In 2024, we can expect autonomy to become even more widespread as a solution to seafarer shortages across multiple industries. 

According to a report by Drewry, the shortfall of officers has reached a record high, nearly doubling from about five percent a year ago to nine percent of the global pool. This is the highest level since Drewry first started analysing the seafarer market 17 years ago. . Autonomy provides a solution by allowing for a leaner crew. 

While the adoption of autonomy is rapidly being accepted as a useful addition to the mariner’s tool kit, there is still there is still a transitionary phase towards achieving full acceptance from various stakeholders, particularly international regulatory bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO). 

In many instances, the deployment of unmanned vessels is permitted with explicit authorization from the respective national authorities within territorial waters. Nevertheless, when it comes to international waters or major trade routes regulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the integration of autonomy awaits the establishment of comprehensive regulations specifically tailored for MASS. 

With its last meeting in 2022, the IMO has made progress on developing a flexible framework outlining the overarching objectives and standards that these vessels should meet for safe and effective operation, with aims of having a non-mandatory MASS code to take effect in 2025 that will pave the way for a mandatory MASS Code expected to be completed by 2028. 

Conclusion 

The realm of maritime autonomy has evolved significantly, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and safety in marine operations. The year 2024 marks a pivotal point as the maritime community grows to accept newer additions to the mariner’s repertoire. 

Real-world applications, spanning shipping, SAR, and survey, demonstrate the practical benefits of autonomy. Yet, challenges in regulations demand attention. 

Looking forward, the future holds promise. Ongoing technological progress and collaboration set the stage for a seamlessly autonomous maritime landscape. 

Don’t be the last to embrace autonomy. Our Autonomous Command and Control system, the SM300, is available to be retrofitted on vessels of any size. Book a demo to see autonomy in action here.

Follow us on our socials for the latest updates in the world of autonomy and more! 

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“I am extremely proud of Sea Machines’ crew, both in the Boston command station and aboard the Nellie Bly. This is a momentous achievement that would not be possible without their hard work and dedication,” said the company’s CEO Michael G. Johnson. “After witnessing the energy and support of those who attended last week’s Copenhagen event, I speak for everyone at Sea Machines when I say that the enthusiasm and confidence for completing this mission successfully has never been higher. Thank you to all the supporters and our valued crew who have made this possible.”

The Machine Odyssey officially kicked off on Sept. 30, when the Nellie Bly departed Cuxhaven, Germany, (near Hamburg) for Denmark. Stops so far have included the following Denmark locations: Kiel Canal, Klintholm, Copenhagen, Hundested, Aarhus and Laeso. The weather, though chilly, has cooperated so far, treating the voyagers to fair seas and bright skies.

“The Boston-based Sea Machines crew, including several members of the American Maritime Officers (AMO) labor union, have diligently kept watch over Nelly Bly and her surrounding marine domain. The SM300 autonomy system is doing its job to keep our remote operators informed and the vessel on course, on schedule and out of harm’s way. It’s been a straightforward mission so far and continues to prove that Sea Machines tech is ready for real vessel missions on the water, especially those requiring long-distance voyages,” said Capt. Lauren Lamm, a commander based in Sea Machines’ Boston control room.

“Along the way, we’ve travelled through the Black Sea and crossed the busy shipping lane, The Great Belt, the widest of the Danish straits. We’ve also passed by Kronborg Castle; Nysted offshore wind farm; the Sjælland Lighthouse; Samsø Island, the world’s first renewable energy-based community; Tunø, a car-free island; and so much more. Viewers can stay apprised of what we’re seeing by checking the Voyage Alerts section of the dashboard. We look forward to continuing to share details of our experiences during the second half of the mission,” said Capt. Bill Powers, who has manned the autonomous Nellie Bly for redundancy throughout the voyage.

Nellie Bly is scheduled to depart Laeso for Skagen next week, an 82 NM trip.

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[dt_highlight color=”” text_color=”” bg_color=””]Vessel location:[/dt_highlight] Copenhagen, Denmark

[dt_highlight color=”” text_color=”” bg_color=””]Blog highlight:[/dt_highlight] 40 percent of voyage complete, successful local event held 

The Machine Odyssey’s Nellie Bly arrived in Copenhagen to dreary, chilly weather on Oct. 5., but not even the rain could stop the crew’s excitement for having completed nearly 40 percent of the mission safely and successfully. Upon arrival, Sea Machines’ SM300 autonomous system – which has enabled Boston-based mariners to command and control the Nellie Bly from a control room more than 3,600 miles away – had logged 355 NMs travelled and executed 22 collision avoidance maneuvers, as well as provided thousands of virtual onlookers with live camera views and situational awareness data along the way.

“Upon arrival into Copenhagen we have been greeted by very welcoming locals who embrace our technology. We continue to push the boundaries and capabilities of our system on each and every leg. The SM300 is proving to be a resilient piece of technology that is allowing us to complete our legs with ease,” said Sea Machines’ Captain Steve Turano, project manager for The Machine Odyssey.

It’s true that The Machine Odyssey isn’t the first autonomous marine voyage to make headlines, but no other company has committed to the extreme distance and full transparency of live data and voyage updates like Sea Machines is doing. Made possible by a real-time mission dashboard, never before have viewers had the opportunity to witness autonomous technology’s operational readiness for long-distance voyages at sea.

“We expected the SM300 to perform incredibly well at sea based on the system’s proven durability across customer vessels around the world, but this particular voyage is a challenging one, both operationally and due to weather. We’ve been pleased with the SM300’s ability to remain securely connected, execute the course as planned by the commanders in Boston, and reliably avoid obstacles. It’s exciting to showcase the future of marine navigation in real time right now,” said Sea Machines’ Captain XBill Powers, who has ridden aboard the Nellie Bly for the majority of the journey.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][dt_media_gallery_carousel image_border_radius=”0px” project_icon_border_width=”0px” arrow_bg_width=”36x” arrow_border_width=”0px” r_arrow_icon_paddings=”0px 0px 0px 0px” r_arrow_v_offset=”0px” l_arrow_icon_paddings=”0px 0px 0px 0px” l_arrow_v_offset=”0px” include=”10338,10339,10346,10340,10347,10353,10357,10351,10349,10359,10358,10350,10356,10352,10355,10348″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The morning after Nellie Bly’s arrival in Copenhagen, on Oct. 6, the skies cleared and Sea Machines welcomed guests for a planned celebration and educational event on Ofelia Harbor Pier, in nearby Luftkastellet.

Opening the event, Sea Machines’ CEO Michael G. Johnson thanked The Machine Odyssey sponsors and addressed the crowd: “We appreciate you all joining us today, a day to celebrate the momentous change that is taking place right now in our industry. Technology, such as autonomy, moves all industries forward, enabling them to be healthier, more robust and more competitive. Everyone here recognizes that the ocean maritime industry has been key for our society. Technology like ours is strengthening this industry by enabling more ships to work on water and creating more direct supply chains point-to-point on the water. It’s time to move our industries into the 21st industry with technology like what you’re witnessing today.”

Sea Machines then treated the guests – comprised of partners, vessel operators, members of the media, local leadership and others – to autonomy demonstrations, tours of Nellie Bly and delicious nibbles prepared by a local 5-star chef.

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[dt_highlight color=”” text_color=”” bg_color=””]Vessel location:[/dt_highlight] Damen Shipyard, Gorinchem, The Netherlands

[dt_highlight color=”” text_color=”” bg_color=””]Blog highlight:[/dt_highlight] Learn about the woman who inspired our crew

Before the newly constructed Nellie Bly ever entered the water, the crew at Sea Machines searched for a vessel name fitting of not only its advanced capabilities but also of the innovative nature of The Machine Odyssey project, which will break records and set a new industry standard for what’s possible at sea. With a clever nod towards Homer’s The Odyssey – which details a challenging, yet successful long journey – the crew considered several options before arriving upon the determinedly fitting vessel name of Nellie Bly.

So, who is Nellie Bly and how did her name become the perfect moniker for Sea Machines’ vessel, which will soon make history?

Intrepid and ahead of her time, Bly, born Elizabeth Jane Cochran in 1864 in Pennsylvania, faced significant hardships at a young age. Despite the odds, she forged her way to become a successful journalist, who operated under the pen name “Nellie Bly” first for the Pittsburg Dispatch and later for New York World, one of the nation’s leading newspapers in the U.S. By then a resident of New York City, Bly threw herself into boundary-pushing stories that garnered significant attention, including one assignment that had her feign mental illness so she could report first-hand on the experiences of those committed to insane asylums. This new style of investigative reporting gripped readers and made Bly one of the most famous journalists in the U.S.  Bly’s career reached new heights, however, after she read the book Around the World in 80 Days, one night in 1888, and pitched an idea to her editor that she could attempt to beat the record, while detailing a full report for the paper.

The 25,000-mile journey around the world would have been difficult for anyone in her day, but was made harder by the fact that Bly was a woman who only spoke English. Her editor argued against the idea, saying: “Being a woman, she would pack too much luggage to make good time.” He even suggested sending a man on the trip in her place. Undeterred, Bly retorted, “Start the man, and I’ll start the same day for some other newspaper and beat him.”

A full year passed before Bly’s trip officially began. Her editor finally offered her the opportunity to depart in November 1889, which she eagerly accepted. Instead of luggage, she carried only one small personal satchel, a statement that reinforced her independence and self-reliance. Of her possessions, she superstitiously wore a thumb ring, stating that that the only days she didn’t wear it were the times she experienced bad luck.

On the morning of November 14, 1889, Bly departed from Hoboken, NJ, aboard the German ocean liner SS Augusta Victoria and sailed to sea. Her adventure had begun! The trip eventually took her through England, France, Italy, Egypt, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan, before returning to the U.S. West Coast. Her domestic arrival proved to be two days behind schedule, so the New York World chartered a private train from San Francisco to New Jersey, which helped her regain time. Ultimately successful in her mission, the fearless Bly completed her journey around the world in 72 days, six hours and 11 minutes, to significant international acclaim.

Bly was a hero to many not only because of her bravery and unstoppable determination, but also because she broke through boundaries and persevered despite criticism and significant challenges along the way. Following her success, she said, “I believed I could and I would. And I did.”

Now, as Sea Machines prepares for its own ambitious trek marking the world’s first 1,000 nm autonomous voyage around Denmark, we channel Bly’s grit, independence, resilience and passion. Like Bly, we are inspired and prepared, ready to make history. We believe we can and we will.

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The Nelly Bly will leave the port of Hamburg next September. On board this small tug there will be three people, but none of them will take the controls unless it is an emergency. It is an autonomous ship and its creators want it to return to Denmark.

The journey is neither short nor easy. It is a route of 1,000 nautical miles (approximately 1,852 km) full of maritime traffic of all kinds and with stops in equally busy ports. The promoters of the trip are an American company called Sea Machines and the purpose of the voyage is precisely to test its new autonomous maritime navigation system, the SM300

The SM300 is a computer vision system that complements GPS guidance systems and all other computerized nautical information enjoyed by human piloted vessels. The system is not only capable of following a predetermined route. It also detects obstacles and avoids them along the same route. This last detail is essential when moving through busy waters with small boats that move from here to there.

The Nelly Bly, named after the journalist who set a record for a solo circumnavigation of the world, will carry three people on board at all times, but none of them will take control of the ship. Your job is to sit down and record the incidents of the journey. They will only take control of the ship in the event that the autonomous navigation system fails and the ship has to be maneuvered in an emergency. The three passengers will be replaced in shifts so they can rest. The real crew of the Nelly Bly is across the ocean at Sea Machines headquarters in Boston.

The company does not only have this small boat. It has recently been chosen by the United States Department of Defense to provide autonomous navigation to refueling ships. Sea Machines is not even the only one developing this technology. There are a few more that suggest that autonomous driving will become popular much sooner at sea ​​than on land.

Read this story on Gizmodo here.

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[dt_highlight color=”” text_color=”” bg_color=””]Vessel location: Damen Shipyard, Gorinchem, The Netherlands [/dt_highlight]

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The autonomous revolution is taking the 21st century by storm. From our roads to our skies, and now, the biggest frontier of them all – our seas. Sea Machines continues to prove that the world’s waterways are primed and ready for autonomy, which will retool the world’s fleets to operate more safely and seamlessly, and provide our growing global society with greater access to the oceanic 70 percent of the planet.

September 30, 2021, marks the start of the Machine Odyssey, an epic voyage to circumnavigate the country of Denmark with a commercial vessel commanded by marine officers located in the United States. Celebrated as the world’s first 1,000 NM autonomous voyage, the trip will begin with Sea Machines’ SM300-equipped, autonomous vessel Nellie Bly departing Hamburg, Germany for a voyage around Denmark and back. 

Click here to open the project flyer (.PDF). 

Along the way, Nellie Bly, a Damen Stan Tug, will make stops at more than a dozen ports, with scheduled events planned for Hamburg and the maritime epicenters of Copenhagen and Esbjerg, Denmark. Sea Machines’ primary European office is in Hamburg, a city that is also home to many significant European ship-owning and -operating companies. 

During the remotely commanded Odyssey, the autonomous tug will carry a crew of two professional seafarers, as well as various observing passengers on some legs of the voyage.  

The Sea Machines’ SM300 autonomous command and control system enables active waypoint-based transit autonomy, as well as other automated behaviors to intelligently manage a voyage from start to finish, The system consumes real-time situational awareness data from multiple onboard sensors including computer vision, radar, AIS, depth transducer and fuses all into an active electronic nautical chart platform. An autonomy code stack manages the path planning and dynamic replanning for obstacle avoidance or other necessary course changes.  The feature-rich technology takes all aspects of a voyage into account. (Example: Active sea-keeping that regulates vessel motions in higher sea-states for the protection and comfort of cargo and passengers.) The SM300 provides a remote user experience that includes augmented charts, dynamic domain information, real-time heads up and surround video, direct control of vessel systems and gives the remote commanders the ability to switch between autonomous and direct remote control if needed. 

Learn more about the SM300. 

This translates to the fact that the SM300 is an autonomous self-piloting system that is always-on-watch and enables off-boat remote command. 

“The autonomous revolution is here,” said Sea Machines’ CEO Michael G. Johnson. “Much like Nellie Bly, who in many ways boldly pushed against convention – especially during her 1889 record-setting, 25,000-mile personal expedition around the world – Sea Machines has moved way beyond the large legacy technology companies that serve the space by pushing boundaries and fearlessly deploying significant autonomous vessels on the high seas. With a focus on inventing new technology, like long-range computer vision, standardized active autonomy and dynamic remote command, and then validating them as comprehensive products, Sea Machines is ushering in a seismic shift in the marine and maritime industries that will tremendously change how our sector operates; the types of jobs available; the realized operational profits, speed and safety; and so much more. Keep your eyes on Sea Machines – the Machine Odyssey is proving how the future of ship and vessel technology is available to operators right now.”   

 The vessel is currently being outfitted with an SM300 and all associated equipment, receiving paint and undergoing more at Damen’s shipyard in The Netherlands to ready her for the trek. (See photos below.) [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][dt_media_gallery_carousel image_border_radius=”0px” image_scale_animation_on_hover=”disabled” image_hover_bg_color=”disabled” slides_on_wide_desk=”3″ slides_on_desk=”3″ slides_on_lapt=”3″ slides_on_h_tabs=”3″ item_space=”5″ autoplay=”y” autoplay_speed=”3000″ show_zoom=”n” arrow_bg_width=”36x” arrow_border_width=”0px” r_arrow_icon_paddings=”0px 0px 0px 0px” r_arrow_v_offset=”0px” l_arrow_icon_paddings=”0px 0px 0px 0px” l_arrow_v_offset=”0px” include=”9965,9973,9972,9971″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Upon departure on the 30th, Sea Machines’ SM300 technology will stream real-time voyage data and camera footage to this site’s dashboard, which enthusiasts can access 24/7 for live updates. Log on to “ride along” virtually and check the Nellie Bly’s speed, course, transit, surrounding environment and progress as we execute this significant industry first. 

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The 35-foot-long boat will use computer vision and other tech to follow a predetermined path around Denmark.

Later this month, a 35-foot-long tugboat is scheduled to depart from Hamburg, Germany with passengers on board—and commanding officers watching remotely from thousands of miles away.

Sea Machines Robotics, a Boston-based developer of autonomous vessel software and systems, announced on Tuesday that it is readying a tugboat for a 1,000-nautical-mile autonomous journey (that’s roughly 1,150 miles) around Denmark.

Crafted in the Netherlands, the tug will employ long-range computer vision and a “sensor-to-propeller” system called the SM300. Together, Sea Machines says these features allow for “path-planning, obstacle avoidance replanning, vectored nautical chart data, and dynamic domain perception.” In other words, it is designed to follow along a predetermined path safely, identifying and avoiding any obstacles that might appear along the way.

Michael Johnson, the CEO of Sea Machines, heralded it as the beginning of a “new era of at-sea operations” in the announcement, claiming that more autonomy on the water will lead to increased productivity and safer, more reliable trips, as well as better “harmony” between these vessels and the ocean itself.

“Just as other land-based industries shift repetitive manual drudgery from human to predictable robotic systems, our autonomous technology elevates humans from controller to commander with most of the direct continuous control effort being managed by technology,” Johnson said in the press release.

The tug, which Sea Machines has dubbed the Nellie Bly after the famous journalist who undertook a record-breaking trip around the world, is currently slated to begin its multi-week sail on September 30. In the interest of safety, there will be a minimum of three people on board at all times, and the company has four captains who will be rotating on and off the tugboat as a precautionary measure in case they do need someone to take control. Johnson and various other company employees will be coming along for the ride at times, too, and the trip itself has its own name—the “Machine Odyssey,” after Homer’s Odyssey.

Back in the US, a team of commanding officers will have the ability to plan and monitor the journey, including rerouting the vessel if necessary. As the tug ventures out towards each of its planned ports, the company will offer demonstrations of its technology. But you don’t have to be in Denmark to get a firsthand look—the Nellie Bly is equipped with multiple streaming cameras, according to Sea Machines. This is both to help the remote crew better understand the tug’s status at any given moment and to encourage interested parties around the world to tune in.

The company says there will be a website offering continuous updates on the Machine Odyssey journey, from livestreams from aboard the tug itself to dispatches from the remote command center in the US. This exposure nods to the company’s goal of trying to normalize and encourage others to adopt autonomy on the high seas. For now, those interested in staying in the loop about the tugboat can check out the Sea Machines website.

While Sea Machines says the Nellie Bly will be the first autonomously, remotely-commanded tugboat trip, there is a growing field of vessels making use of this type of tech. Already, there has been an autonomous ferry trip off the coast of Finland, sparking a number of other companies to try their hand at designing similar ships. And on the commercial side, the Norwegian Yara Birkeland is scheduled to take the first zero-emissions, autonomous, and crewless cargo ship trip by the end of this year.

Read this story on Popular Science here.

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It took Odysseus ten years to find his way home from the Trojan Wars but a modern day odyssey about to launch involves an autonomous tug boat that will find its own way on a 1,000 mile journey expected to take just a couple of weeks.

The project, named Machine Odyssey in a tribute to Homer’s epic poem, will take a sea going tug built by Dutch shipbuilders Damen Shipyards from Hamburg, Germany around Denmark. In keeping with the theme, the tug is christened the Nellie Bly, in homage to the American journalist, industrialist, inventor, and charity worker who was widely known for her bold and record-breaking solo trip around the world in 72 days.

At the helm won’t be an ancient mariner, but rather the ultra modern SM300 autonomy system created by Boston maritime tech firm Sea Machines.

“We recognize in today’s day and age the effort on a vessel where a lot of it is still very manual today, it’s still staring out those windows, it’s still manual driving,” said Michael Johnson, Sea Machines CEO. “The auto pilots we have are very single sensor with not a lot of feedback. We’re shifting that manual effort which I’ll call it routine drudgery to autonomy.”

A small crew will be on board to maintain the ship when the voyage is scheduled to begin Oct. 1 and the Nellie Bly‘s progress will be monitored and commanded back in Boston at Sea Machine’s headquarters. But Johnson stresses, that’s not the same as operating the ship by remote control.

“The goal is 99% of the effort is taken by the autonomy system. So the autonomy system is controlling the vessel on its planned course from waypoint to waypoint, from port to port,” explained Johnson. “The autonomy system has active collision sensing and collision avoidance, full situational awareness using sensors to see the dynamic objects, vessels in the operating domain and then do collision avoidance and re-planning to avoid those obstacles and objects.”

If necessary, the Boston-based command team can jump in and take control.

The system is named the SM300 because it contains 300 main processors, Johnson said. There’s a low level vessel controller, upper level autonomy computer and the processor powering the user interface. Functional safety is built into the low level controller driven and commanded by the autonomy computer which does the path planning.

“On vessels today the human operator has instruments feeding him or her data. You have marine radar, beacon system, a low percentage of vessels emit location position speed. We bring that in, that’s how our system sees the dynamic domain,” explained Johnson. “Just like autonomous cars have maps we have vectored nautical charts that gives us the minimum depths, gives us where the channels are and obstructions such as that. We are further empowering our technology employed on the Odyssey, with computer vision to mimic the human eye.”

The Machine Odyssey isn’t simply a seaworthy science project. Johnson insists bringing autonomy into commercial shipping is a matter of improving safety, productivity and competitiveness.

“In the cargo space we move 90% of world’s cargo by volume but maybe 57% by value. The challenge is our value dropping as we lose cargo to airlines, which are faster or trucks going over bridges,” said Johnson. “We need to reduce that erosion. We can’t operate with the same crew size of clipper ships we had in 1850. Through autonomy it’s connecting logistics systems.”

Johnson sees autonomy eventually coming into play to provide safer cruise ships as well as operating what he calls “construction vehicles on water,” that conduct specific tasks such as marine surveying, surveillance, oil spill cleanup and tugs.

“It’s time to push the bounds, and really push an industry and push technology to prove that there’s a new way of operating that’s coming and it’s here now,” said Johnson.

The entire Machine Odyssey will be livestreamed with the dashboard going live on Oct. 17.

Read this article on Forbes.com here.

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There are a number of autonomous boats under development, but we’ve seen few commercial self-driving ships plying waterways. Now, a company called Sea Machines has announced that it will send an autonomous, remotely commanded tugboat on a 1,000 nautical mile (1,150 mile) “Machine Odyssey” voyage around Denmark.

The tug (“Nellie Bly”) will have “full onboard vessel control managed by autonomous technology,” but be operated under the authority of officers located in the US. The aim is to show “global companies that operate the fleets of cargo ships, tugs, ferries, and the many other types of commercial workboats that they can integrate autonomous technology into their vessel operations for a host of technology-driven benefits.”

The tug will be steered by Sea Machines’ SM300 autonomous system equipped with long-range computer vision. It’s a “sensor-to-propeller” system that employs “path-planning, obstacle avoidance replanning, vectored nautical chart data and dynamic domain perception” to control a voyage from start to finish. At the same time, it shows the remote human commanders information like live augmented overlays of the mission, vessel state, situational awareness, environmental data and “real-time vessel-born audio and video from the many streaming cameras.”

It appears that the Nellie Bly will set sail ahead of Yara’s crewless electric cargo ship that’s supposed to launch by the end of 2021. That vessel will use a 7MWh battery and 900kW propulsion system to steam at 13 knots from Herøya to Brevik, Norway — a distance of around 13km (8 miles). Sea Machines’ tug is built by the Dutch shipyard Damen and appears to be powered by a pair of outboard motors.

When Sea Machines’ tugboat launches, you’ll be able to follow it yourself as the voyage will be streamed 24/7, the company said. It’s set to launch on September 30th from Germany.

Read the story on Yahoo.com here.

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(BOSTON, MA, USA; September 14, 2021) – Sea Machines Robotics, the leading developer of autonomous command and control systems for the maritime industry, announced today that it will embark on a 1,000 nautical mile autonomous and remotely commanded journey around Denmark later this month. Aptly named The Machine Odyssey, the voyage marks a landfall moment for autonomous transportation and is slated to prove that the world’s waterways are primed and ready for long-range autonomy.

The Machine Odyssey will depart from Hamburg, Germany, on September 30, with full onboard vessel control managed by autonomous technology, while operating under the authority of commanding officers located in the United States.

This voyage will prove to the world, and specifically to the thousands of global companies that operate the fleets of cargo ships, tugs, ferries and the many other types of commercial workboats, that operators can integrate autonomous technology into their vessel operations for a host of technology-driven benefits, from enhanced safety and reliability to leaps in productivity and new on-water capabilities. The Machine Odyssey marks a new era in the human-technology relationship propelling on-sea operations in the 21st century.

At the helm will be the Sea Machines SM300 autonomy system, which will also utilize the latest in Sea Machines’ industry-leading, long-range computer vision. The SM300 is a comprehensive sensor-to-propeller autonomy system that uses advanced path-planning, obstacle avoidance replanning, vectored nautical chart data and dynamic domain perception, all to control a voyage from start to finish. The SM300 provides the remote human commanders with an active chart environment with live augmented overlays showing the mission, state of vessel, situational awareness and environmental data, as well as real-time, vessel-born audio and video from many streaming cameras.

Marine fleets operate in our planet’s most lively and often potent environment where the direct forces on vessels regularly exceed those ever experienced by machines on road, air or space. Safety of ship, crew and cargo is paramount within the Sea Machines’ autonomy stack, with protection behaviors that enable the industry to optimize operations with assurance and an exacting balance of safety, productivity and efficiency.

Sea Machines’ autonomous tugboat Nellie Bly (photo credit: Arie Boer)

The project is named The Machine Odyssey – which translates to a long purpose-driven and eventful journey and harks to Homer’s Odyssey, which for millennia has inspired humanity by Ulysses’ and his crew’s courage to undertake a voyage of discovery and adventure. This in many ways exemplifies the attitude and journey of an American venture-backed, deep-tech startup such as Sea Machines. The selected vessel, a modern ubiquitous tug designed and built by Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands, is named the Nellie Bly, paying homage to the American journalist, industrialist, inventor and charity worker who was widely known for her ultra-bold and record-breaking solo trip around the world in 72 days.

“From time immemorial the oceans have driven the best of human innovation, designed and built by architects and engineers, and deployed by a select and special group of people, mariners, that much of society relies on today and evermore in the future for the supply of food, power, water, goods and transport.  And as a technology space leader, Sea Machines takes it as our duty to embark into new waters, motor through any and all fog of uncertainty, and prove the value within our planned technology course,” said Michael Johnson, CEO of Sea Machines. “Just as other land-based industries shift repetitive, manual drudgery from human to predictable robotic systems, our autonomous technology elevates humans from controller to commander with most of the direct continuous control effort being managed by technology. This recast human-technology relationship is the basis of a new era of at-sea operations and will give on-water industries the tools and capability to be much more competitive, end the erosion of high-value cargo to air and road, put more vessels on water, operate in better harmony with the natural ocean environment and deliver new products and services.”

Throughout the voyage the Nellie Bly will carry two professional mariners and occasional guest passengers and will call on ports along the route to display and demonstrate the technology. Sea Machines will stream the journey live on a website dedicated to The Machine Odyssey for all to have access to 24/7 updates from the sea, the crew, the command center, and more.

About Sea Machines
Headquartered in the robotics and deep-technology 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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(BOSTON; August 5, 2021) –Sea Machines Robotics (https://sea-machines.com/), the leading developer of autonomous command and control and advanced perception systems for the marine industries, announced today that it has advanced its multi-year Other Transaction (OT) agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). Phase 2 of the multi-phase contract delegates $3.1M to the deployment of a full-scale ocean-going replenishment platform. 

In October 2020, Sea Machines was enlisted by the DoD to engineer, build and demonstrate ready-to-deploy system kits that transform existing commercial barges to platforms capable of landing and replenishing military aircraft. It is now transitioning from the proof of concept stage to the design and trial stage, bringing the prototype equipment kits to life. 

The kits being prototyped will include Sea Machines’ SM300 autonomous command and control systems. The kits will increase logistical options through expanding the supply of shipping. Each modular kit will meet U.S. Navy criteria and will be in compliance with classifications and regulations from the DOD’s aviation bodies.

“As a leading developer of autonomous control systems, Sea Machines is bringing innovation and modern design to the DoD,” said Michael Johnson, CEO of Sea Machines. “The extension of our contract represents the intersection of traditional sectors, such as government, and the capabilities of autonomous technology. Our extended contract represents the confidence the DoD has in our technology and ability to deliver.” 

The end goal of this project is to successfully deploy the Sea Machine autonomous control kit on multiple barges. This will increase DoD’s agility in deploying and replenishing assets around the world. 

“This program is a perfect example of autonomous technology opening up new operational capabilities and leveraging new technology for operational advantages,” continued Michael Johnson, CEO of Sea Machines. “Sea Machines is an independent US-made start-up providing real-world high-tech solutions to the United States Department of Defense and competing alongside and with the multi-Billion legacy defense contractors.”

Assisting Sea Machines in the deployment of this project is FOSS Maritime, a leading maritime transportation and logistics provider based in Seattle. FOSS is responsible for providing the naval architecture, support engineering, and operations management to outfit a remotely commanded deck barge to land helicopters and host a scaled fueling station for aircraft, surface vessels, and shore replenishment. 

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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