For a decade now, Autonomous Ship Conference and Expo have provided a dedicated forum and showcased the latest and next-generation solutions and technologies to enable varying degrees of automation – remote shore control, automated and smart ships, full autonomous navigation and COLREGs-compliant autonomous operation. Speakers from Europe, the Americas and Asia make this is a true global meeting place for discussion of the latest projects. From the sensors on board, creating machine vision, the reliability and maintenance of machinery in unmanned vessels and stable and cybersecure software, to national and international rules and regulations, there are many challenges that need to be addressed before this technology can be put into operation and the Autonomous Ship Conference has been the place to discuss the technology, approaches, issues and solutions since 2015.
Autonomous Ship Conference and Expo brings together ship designers, fleet owners, naval architects, classification societies, equipment manufacturers and maritime research organisations. Leading experts from around the world will present their views and current findings. With case studies of actual projects, academic research and results from the latest trials, the 2025 Conference and Expo provides a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas and network with this pioneering community of maritime engineers.
Join your colleagues in this pioneering community of maritime professionals at The Global Forum for Autonomous, Smart and Remotely Operated Vessels, with plenty of networking opportunities.
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Check our exhibitor interviews from recent events
Janus, Nexus and Current are pioneering in the autonomous shipping sector with their Nexus Janus Portal, a bespoke agnostic payload sensor integration management tool that they are showing at Autonomous Ship Expo 2024 (co-located with Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe).
In this video, Current co-founder Jack Dougherty demonstrates how the portal works. The versatile system is ideal for unmanned systems in the defense, commercial and oil and gas sectors. He also highlights the system's compatibility with any hardware and its potential in security surveillance and target detection.
On the L3Harris stand at Autonomous Ship Expo 2024 (co-located with Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe), James Cowles, the company's senior business development manager, talked to Electric & Hybrid Marine Technology International about innovations such as the C-Worker 15 USV as well as the crucial role of software integration in autonomous vessels and the need for fleet management solutions.
UK-based Navtech Radar is at Autonomous Ship Expo 2024 (co-located with Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe) to talk about its high-resolution radar technology.
As the company's marine business development manager, Rachael O'Connor, explained to Electric & Hybrid Marine Technology International, this technology is crucial for autonomous vessel applications, as it can detect small objects, enhancing safety and collision avoidance.
Navtech offers different sensor sizes to suit various vessels and works with other companies for sensor fusion and software integration.
Andy Covey, marketing manager at underwater sonar specialist Wavefront, talked to Electric & Hybrid Marine Technology International at the company's booth at Autonomous Ship Expo 2024 (co-located with Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe) about forward-looking sonar devices designed for navigation and obstacle avoidance. These devices are ideal for unmanned vessels measuring 12-15m and longer and for various markets including autonomous, superyacht, and defense.
Nigel Lee, chief strategy officer, is on the Robosys stand at Autonomous Ship Expo 2024 (co-located with Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe) to talk about the company's software for autonomous navigation and vessel control, integrating sensors, creating paths and avoiding collisions. As Lee explained to Electric & Hybrid Marine Technology International, the software enables Degree 4 autonomy, allowing vessels to operate independently.
The company focuses on alternative fuels, electric propulsion and sensor integration and is involved in projects such as ACUA Ocean (a hydrogen-powered USV) and self-navigating software, contributing to the rapidly growing market for unmanned surface vessels.
Andy Covey, marketing manager at underwater sonar specialist Wavefront, talked to Electric & Hybrid Marine Technology International at the company's booth at Autonomous Ship Expo 2024 (co-located with Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe) about forward-looking sonar devices designed for navigation and obstacle avoidance. These devices are ideal for unmanned vessels measuring 12-15m and longer and for various markets including autonomous, superyacht, and defense.
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