Autonomous vessels are not a distant aspiration — they are being deployed today. SeaGig is building the expertise to serve this transformation across every layer of the autonomy stack.
The IMO's Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) framework defines four degrees of autonomy — from ship automation with human oversight through to fully autonomous vessels. SeaGig's work spans Degrees 1 through 3, with research focus on Degree 4 architectures.
Yara Birkeland, Mayflower Autonomous Ship, and multiple USV trials demonstrate Degree 1–2 autonomy in controlled conditions.
IMO completes regulatory scoping exercise. MSC adopts interim guidelines for MASS trials. Commercial ferry and cargo deployments begin.
Short-sea and coastal autonomous vessels enter commercial service. Shore control centre infrastructure matures. Insurance frameworks established.
First deep-sea autonomous voyages under IMO-approved frameworks. Data and cyber infrastructure becomes central operational concern.
Autonomous maritime operation requires seamless integration across seven technical layers. SeaGig's research and development work spans all of them.
AIS, RADAR, LiDAR, camera fusion — giving the vessel a complete, real-time picture of its environment.
AI/ML voyage planning algorithms, COLREGS-compliant collision avoidance, and adaptive route optimisation.
Autopilot integration, DP system connectivity, thruster management, and actuation control architecture.
Shore control links, satcom architecture, V2X communication, and redundant data pathway design.
Hardened autonomous system networks, intrusion detection, secure remote access, and OT protection.
Mission data logging, performance analytics, digital twins, and predictive maintenance for unmanned platforms.
MASS regulatory alignment, COLREGS interpretation, flag state requirements, and incident reporting frameworks.
We are looking for shipping companies, technology providers, and maritime organisations interested in collaborating on autonomous systems research and development. Early partnerships shape the direction.