In its March/April issue, Maritime Review magazine shared a Sea Machines article that explains the difference between marine autonomy and autopilot systems. The story shares details about the primary advantages of autonomous marine technology over autopilot, which at a glance include:

• Obstacle detection and collision avoidance on the water

• Automatic adjustment of vessel behavior between waypoints through all sea conditions

• Integration with on-board vessel systems, such as AIS data, radar and on-board cameras

• Optional human control of vessels

Click here to read the original Sea Machines story or here to read the Maritime Review summary. 

The Maritime Review is published bimonthly on behalf of the Maritime League.