Uncrewed Surface Vessels Explained: Safety, Jobs and the Future of USVs

About this episode

The episode discusses the current state and future of uncrewed surface vessels with insights from industry expert Simon Adams.

Send us Fan Mail How close are we really to autonomous ships at sea? In this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell sit down with Simon Adams, founder of The USV Group, for a clear, operational look at uncrewed surface vessels and what is actually happening on the water today. This is a straight-talking conversation that cuts through the hype around autonomy and explains how USVs are really being used, how they are regulated, and what this shift means for safet...

People in this episode

Hosts: Julia Gosling, Adam Parnell

Guest: Simon Adams

Topics covered

• autonomous ships
• uncrewed surface vessels
• maritime safety
• regulation
• future of USVs

Keywords

• uncrewed surface vessels
• autonomy
• maritime technology
• safety
• regulation
• USVs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The USV Group

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