A new class of ship may be entering service for the U.S. Navy soon, and it has some distinct differences from previous ships.

Autonomous ships promise efficiency, but a new study shows many seafarers still doubt their safety without humans onboard.

Mirai Robotics has raised $4.2 million of pre-seed funding to help it execute its vision of developing a new generation of ...

A newly revealed autonomous helicopter has been spotted operating aboard one of China’s largest ...

The seas are about to become a very different place. In a series of groundbreaking announcements, the US Navy has unveiled its ambitious roadmap for an unmanned future that reads like science fiction ...

As we continue to make strides in environmental conservation, the shipping industry is also making significant transitions. The introduction of autonomous or self-driving cargo ships has led to a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The US Navy is looking to acquire a fleet of long-range drone ships for a potential high-end fight. One American company is ...

Meet the Liberty Class autonomous naval ship, designed for rapid, high-volume production (10-20 ships/year). Built for the US Navy's MASC program, it promises scalable, long-duration fleet ...

Despite its long history as a maritime nation, Norway is struggling to recruit enough seafarers. Increased automation and autonomous ships have been hailed as a solution to this crisis, but seafarers ...

ABS and US defense engineering company Saronic Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore autonomous technologies for maritime applications. The agreement establishes a ...

In his 2026 goal setting message, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez noted that all eyes will be on the finalization of the autonomous ships code. The MASS Code is a framework for the safe, ...