Event Date and Time: June 25, 10:30 - 11:30 EST/GMT -5

Moderator: Dr. Alix Valenti (Valenti Communications)

Panelist: Matt Zimmerman (FarSounder)

Panelist: Simon Adams (The USV Group)

Panelist: Oliver Moisan (Exhail)

As unmanned and autonomous surface vessels (USVs) continue to evolve, the commercial maritime industry is moving beyond early-stage development and into real-world implementation. This online roundtable brings together industry experts to explore how autonomy, advanced perception systems, sensor fusion, and fleet integration are shaping the future of commercial maritime operations.

The discussion will examine the current state of the commercial USV sector, including the challenges surrounding reduced and uncrewed operations, regulatory development, operational trust, and safety of navigation in increasingly complex environments such as offshore wind farms. Panelists will also explore lessons learned from early adopters that are influencing the commercial marine sector.

Key topics will include the integration of autonomy onboard vessels and across hybrid fleets, the role of command-and-control systems and sensor fusion in improving efficiency and situational awareness, and the practical realities of scaling USV deployment within commercial operations. The roundtable will also address the industry’s transition from early excitement to measurable operational implementation and adoption.

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