- ABS and Saronic Technologies have signed an MoU to collaborate on autonomous maritime technologies.
- The partnership will focus on advancing technical requirements and classification services for autonomous surface vessels (ASVs).
- Both companies aim to set new standards in safety, efficiency, and innovation for the maritime sector.
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Saronic Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly explore autonomous technologies for maritime applications. The agreement creates a framework for cooperation on projects aimed at refining technical requirements for autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) while advancing classification services to support Saronic’s autonomous capabilities.
Focus on Safety and Innovation
Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO, emphasized the transformative potential of autonomous systems:
“Advancing autonomous technologies and uncrewed systems unlocks safer, more efficient operations across the maritime sector. We are delighted to work together with Saronic to foster innovation in this space, supporting cutting-edge solutions to redefine what’s possible for maritime operations worldwide.”
Saronic’s Perspective
Dino Mavrookas, Co-Founder and CEO of Saronic, underlined the importance of aligning innovation with safety:
“We are excited to work with ABS, a recognized authority in maritime safety and innovation standards, Through this agreement, we look forward to collaborating with ABS to contribute our experience and expertise to inform the advancement of industry standards for this emerging class of vessels, while ensuring our technology and platforms meet a high bar for safety, reliability, and efficiency.”
Shaping the Future of Maritime Operations
The partnership represents a significant step toward building regulatory and technical foundations for wider adoption of autonomous technologies in shipping. By combining ABS’s leadership in maritime classification with Saronic’s autonomous innovation, the initiative aims to accelerate safe, efficient, and sustainable deployment of uncrewed systems in global maritime operations.
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