ABS and MOBY Robotics sign MoU for autonomous subsea mining systems

Jun 15, 2026 · Partnership · MOBY Robotics · Maritime

ABS and MOBY Robotics signed an MoU covering review, certification and classification support for autonomous subsea mining and offshore mineral-transport systems.

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  • MOBY will provide technical documents and design submissions for ABS review.
  • The work covers autonomous subsea and surface robotics, lifting systems, production/storage/offloading concepts and mineral transport vessels.

MOBY Robotics develops AI-powered deep-sea robotic systems for critical-mineral collection and seafloor operations. The company describes robots engineered for 6,000 m ocean depth and has signed certification and refining partnerships around subsea mineral recovery.