ABS issues certificate for Saildrone Surveyor unmanned surface vehicle
ABS issued certification for the 20-meter Saildrone Surveyor unmanned surface vehicle.
Evidence notes
- The certificate supported operation of a large uncrewed platform built for deepwater and transoceanic survey missions.
- The event reinforced ABS's role in classing and verifying maritime autonomy systems.
Company context
ABS is a marine and offshore classification society providing approval, certification and verification services for ships, offshore assets and related technology. Its autonomy work includes review pathways for subsea and surface robotic systems.