Greek companies partner on unmanned autonomous surface vessel

Three Greek companies are joining forces to develop an unmanned autonomous surface vessel, bringing together shipbuilding, artificial intelligence, and advanced marine manufacturing in a project aimed at both the domestic and international markets.

Skaramangas Shipyards, Qualco Group and Olympic Marine have signed a memorandum of understanding for the research, development, production and demonstration of a multi-purpose unmanned autonomous surface vessel.

The partnership brings together the shipbuilding strength of Skaramangas Shipyards in complex naval systems; Qualco Group’s cutting-edge software and artificial intelligence; and the modern manufacturing expertise of Olympic Marine in producing advanced composite-material hulls.

At a time when the maritime security, underwater infrastructure and energy networks is at the centre of international attention, the market for unmanned autonomous surface vessels is emerging as one of the most strategic and fastest-growing worldwide.

The fully Greek autonomous surface vessel will be designed, programmed and built in the country according to the standards and