Autonomy in the Real World: Uses, Savings and Setbacks
Seawork 2026
Live

Autonomy in the Real World: Uses, Savings and Setbacks

Started from : June 10, 2026
Available until : July 31, 2030

On-demand

Online Session
English
About
How can autonomy deliver real commercial value in live maritime operations today?

Autonomous and semi-autonomous systems are now operating in live maritime environments, but commercial outcomes vary by application and operating conditions. This session focuses on where autonomy is delivering real cost or efficiency gains, the operational challenges encountered in service, and understanding where we are in regards to classification and regulation. Speakers will share applied experience to help operators assess whether autonomy can deliver value today and what is required to deploy it safely and commercially.

Commercial resilience and operational performance are central themes across the 2026 programme. These free-to-attend, bite-size sessions focus on where emerging technologies and operational choices are delivering measurable value in service.

Drawing on real-world experience, sessions will explore the commercial realities of autonomy, the performance and risk profile of different propulsion systems, and how vessel operations and infrastructure can adapt to evolving offshore wind market conditions.

Speakers

James Cowles

Business Development DirectorAcua Ocean

Toby Freeman

Senior Naval ArchitectChartwell Marine

Danny Shipp

Capability Lead ProductionBMT

Jonty Slater

Assistant Director Innovation HubMaritime & Coastguard Agency

Moderators

Adam Sobey

Mission Director for SustainabilityThe Alan Turing Institute