Saildrone Voyager Is First USV to Earn ABS Interim Classification
Saildrone Voyager received American Bureau of Shipping interim classification as a commercial autonomous uncrewed vehicle.
Evidence notes
- The classification applied to the 10-meter Saildrone Voyager USV.
- Voyager supports nearshore mapping, maritime security, and defense applications.
- The classification created a marine-assurance milestone for commercial USVs.
Company context
Saildrone builds and operates uncrewed surface vehicles for maritime intelligence, ocean mapping, ISR and environmental monitoring. Its platforms combine wind or solar power, onboard sensing and autonomy for long-endurance ocean missions.