Alameda, California. 09 November 2023. Saildrone is thrilled to announce that it has received the world’s first marine classification for a commercial uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) for the Saildrone Voyager from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
Classification is a major milestone for Saildrone, allowing the Voyager to operate in the ports and waters of countries that require vessels to be classed by organizations such as ABS, and demonstrates Saildrone’s commitment to safety, standardization, and reliability in its technology and operations.
“Saildrone has spent three years maturing the Voyager design to be the industry leader in capability, reliability, and safety in the uncrewed vehicle sector,” said Richard Jenkins, CEO and founder of Saildrone. “This classification from the American Bureau of Shipping defines the new gold standard for uncrewed systems and underscores the maturity of our technology.”
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