Alabama NewsCenter — Austal USA partners with Saildrone to build high-tech, unmanned marine vessels in Alabama

Alabama News Center | September 1, 2022 @ 8:00 am

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

A cutting-edge marine vessel that can sail the high seas without a crew will be manufactured exclusively in Mobile through a partnership between Austal USA and California-based Saildrone Inc.

The two companies on Tuesday announced their strategic partnership in connection with the Saildrone Surveyor autonomous “uncrewed” surface vehicle.

The partnership “combines Saildrone’s … technology with Austal USA’s advanced manufacturing capabilities,” according to a news release issued by the companies. The companies said the partnership will provide the U.S. Navy and other government agency customers “a cutting-edge solution for maritime domain awareness, hydrographic survey and other missions requiring persistent wide area coverage.”

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