Autonomous Vessels

The development of autonomous vessels has gone hand in hand with advances in connectivity. Missions that would have once been prohibitive due to cost or crew safety are now possible. Leaving experts on shore for more time spent on analysis and strategy and making it possible to sail into areas that may seriously threaten human life, such as hurricane regions.

But an effective autonomous vessel fleet depends on immediate decision-making facilitated by a reliable digital infrastructure. With hundreds of sensors on board each vessel allowing for on real-time video feeds, operational telematics, detailed weather monitoring, environmental sampling and much more.

This promise is made possible by AST Networks asset management and telematics solutions, matched to the connectivity, hardware and support your company needs. 

Our service never switches off. We'll find the ideal solution for your business, then work tirelessly to keep your autonomous vessels connected.

Your solution will depend on your industry, business and budget. For some, an LTE mobile connection will provide a cost-effective way to transmit data back to shore from short-range craft in coastal waters. Here, we can provide for line-of-sight reliability and limited power capability. For others, an IP network in remote parts of the globe will require the latest satellite technology to keep ships on track with total global coverage, whatever the conditions. Here, we partner with leading coverage providers such as Iridium Certus.