- Vigor and Saronic have partnered to accelerate the development and delivery of Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) for defense and commercial use.
- The collaboration combines Saronic’s expertise in autonomy and rapid production with Vigor’s strong MRO infrastructure and vessel fabrication capabilities.
- The partnership aims to provide full lifecycle support for scalable autonomous maritime systems aligned with national security priorities.
- Both companies emphasize innovation, operational readiness, and long-term sustainment to meet evolving customer needs.
Saronic Technologies and Vigor Marine Group have formed a strategic partnership aimed at improving the development and deployment of autonomous maritime solutions. The collaboration combines the strengths of both companies to enhance operational support for U.S. defense and commercial sectors, offering timely innovation in a dynamic maritime landscape, as published by Vigor Marine Group.
Partnership to Scale Autonomous Vessel Capabilities and Lifecycle Support
With a long-standing reputation in ship repair, aluminum vessel fabrication, and lifecycle sustainment, Vigor stands as one of the U.S.’s top marine contractors supporting both defense and commercial operations across both coasts. Saronic, recognized for its rapid growth in defense technology, specializes in maritime autonomy, platform development, and high-rate production of Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs). Together, the two companies aim to address the growing need for scalable autonomous maritime solutions.
Through their partnership, Saronic and Vigor will jointly explore ways to accelerate innovation and provide full lifecycle support to U.S. government and commercial maritime customers. By integrating Saronic’s expertise in autonomous systems with Vigor’s extensive infrastructure and MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) capabilities, the partnership aims to deliver operationally ready vessels at scale while ensuring long-term reliability.
Leadership from both companies emphasized their aligned focus on addressing future maritime demands. Dino Mavrookas, Saronic’s CEO, highlighted the collaboration’s potential to support readiness for larger autonomous ships, combining speed of production with robust sustainment capabilities. Francesco Valente, CEO of Vigor Marine Group, pointed to the opportunity to meet evolving customer needs in both military and commercial sectors through shared innovation and industrial strength.
The partnership also reflects a broader commitment to enhancing U.S. maritime systems in line with national security priorities. By uniting complementary strengths, Vigor and Saronic aim to support warfighters and commercial users alike with mission-ready platforms and a resilient industrial base that spans the full mission lifecycle.
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Source: Vigor Marine Group
