The autonomous marine vehicles market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.07 billion in 2024 to $3.55 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, an increase in military expenditure, and an increase in focus on unmanned platforms.
The autonomous marine vehicles market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.65 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing government support, increasing advancements in technology, rise in oceanographic surveys and increasing defense expenditure will drive the growth. Major trends in the forecast period include artificial intelligence (AI) to improve product offerings, focus on technological advancements to strengthen position, focus on third-generation autonomous driving systems to grow in the market, use of 3d printing in the pre-and post-production manufacturing process of autonomous marine vehicles, focus of oil and gas companies on the use of autonomous marine vehicle fleet, focus on advanced battery driving systems, and strategic partnerships and collaborations.
The surge in hydrographic, oceanographic, and environmental surveys conducted on a global scale is a primary driver stimulating growth within the autonomous marine vehicles market. Hydrographic surveys serve to delineate and map underwater features, pivotal for crafting navigational charts essential for safe vessel transit. Simultaneously, oceanographic surveys aid in comprehending marine and freshwater environments crucial for port and harbor development, industrial outfalls, power plant infrastructure, and offshore disposals. Autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) emerge as efficient tools for hydrographic surveys, offering cost and time savings while providing flexibility and swift deployment for diverse survey needs. An exemplar is the world's first autonomous hydrographic survey conducted by 4D Ocean at the request of the channel Coastal Observatory (CCO), utilizing a SeaRobotics ASV 2.5 to map the seabed offshore of Hurst Spit, Western Solent.
The growing oil and gas industry is expected to drive the expansion of the autonomous marine vehicles (AMV) market in the coming years. Known as the energy sector or petroleum industry, the oil and gas industry includes a range of activities related to the exploration, extraction, production, refining, transportation, distribution, and marketing of hydrocarbon-based resources, primarily crude oil and natural gas. The industry depends heavily on underwater infrastructure, such as pipelines, wellheads, and subsea installations. AMVs, equipped with advanced sensors and imaging technologies, are utilized to inspect and maintain these essential assets, ensuring their integrity and reducing environmental risks. For example, in September 2023, GOV.UK, a UK government website providing government services and information, reported that total government revenues from UK oil and gas production reached $9.9 billion (£9 billion) in the financial year 2022-2023, up from $1.54 billion (£1.4 billion) in 2021-2022, an increase of $8.36 billion (£7.6 billion). Thus, the expanding oil and gas industry is fueling the growth of the autonomous marine vehicles market.
The susceptibility of ships to cyber threats due to automation is a significant restraint for the autonomous marine vehicle market. This is primarily because cyberspace and related infrastructure are exposed to a wide range of risks from cyber threats and attacks. Automation, which reduces the need for human intervention on ships and in ports, increases the likelihood of security breaches. A cyber-attack could redirect an autonomous ship to an unintended location or port, potentially causing misplacement and delays of goods and services. For example, container ship and supply vessel operator A.P. Moller-Maersk experienced a cyber-attack that led to a loss of approximately $250-300 million. According to a survey conducted by law firm Clyde & Co and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST), over two-thirds of marine industry executives worldwide believe that unmanned/autonomous ships pose a greater cybersecurity risk than traditional ships.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has established regulations regarding ballast water management in marine vehicles. Ballast water is the water pumped into a marine vehicle to maintain safe operating conditions and operations. IMO’s Regulation D-3 mandates that ballast water management systems using active substances be approved according to IMO’s specifications. Under the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, active substances include viruses or fungi that have general or specific action on harmful aquatic organisms or pathogens. These regulations thus impose requirements on ballast water management system manufacturers as well as companies in the autonomous marine vehicle market.
Turnkey autonomous vessels are emerging as a key trend to enhance surveillance and investigative capabilities in the autonomous marine vehicle market. A turnkey autonomous vessel refers to a complete marine solution with all necessary systems, hardware, and software for autonomous operations. For instance, in April 2024, Sea Machines Robotics, a U.S.-based commercial software systems company, launched the turnkey autonomous vessel SELKIE. Designed for autonomous operation, SELKIE incorporates advanced navigation, control, and operational efficiency technologies. Through SELKIE, Sea Machines cements its position as a leader in autonomous marine technology, demonstrating not only the potential for operational efficiency improvements but also the rising emphasis on sustainable practices within the maritime industry.
Major companies operating in the autonomous marine vehicles market include L3Harris Technologies, Inc, BAE Systems, General Dynamics (Bluefin Robotics), Kongsberg, Saab AB, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Textron Inc., Huntington Ingalls Industries, Teledyne Technologies, Inc, Atlas Elektronik, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries, Tsuneishi Holdings, Cochin Shipyard Limited, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Ocius Technology Ltd, China International Marine Containers (Group) Co Ltd, CIMC Modular Building Investment Co., Ltd, Beijing Jiatie Multimodal Transport Consulting Service Co., Ltd, Naval Yards Kiel GmbH, Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven, Neptune Werft GmbH, Schiffswerft Hermann Barthel GmbH, Meyer Werft, STX, PIRIOU, SOCARENAM, CMN: Chantiers naval de Normandie, A&P Group Tyne Shipyard, Cammell Laird, Parkol Marine Engineering, NAUTA, Remontowa, Seatech Engineering, CRIST S A, Marine Projects Ltd SP, PO SEVMASH, AO, OSK, Admiralteiskie Verfi, Severnaya Verf, Pella, NEVSKI SSZ, Vard Tulcea, Santierul Naval Damen Galati, Damen Shipyards Mangalia, Shipyard ATG Giurgiu, Bravo Zulu, DuXion, Open Ocean Robotics, RBR, The SailTimer, International Submarine Engineering, Beaverlabs, Aselsan A.S, Sefine Shipyard, Safmarine, Ethiopian Shipping Lines.
North America was the largest region in the autonomous marine vehicles market in 2024. Middle East was the second largest region in the global autonomous marine vehicles market share. The regions covered in the autonomous marine vehicles market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the autonomous marine vehicles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.
Autonomous marine vehicles are robotic equipment designed to operate on or below the water’s surface without human input. These vehicles enhance efficiency in tasks such as mapping the ocean floor, researching marine life, and performing search-and-rescue operations.
The primary types of autonomous marine vehicles include surface vehicles and underwater vehicles. Surface vehicles are designed for transportation on the water's surface, distinguishing them from underwater vehicles. Various applications for autonomous marine vehicles include military and defense operations, archaeological exploration, oil and gas industry applications, environmental protection and monitoring, search and salvage operations, and oceanography. The technologies involved in these vehicles encompass imaging, navigation, communication, collision avoidance, and propulsion.
The autonomous marine vehicles market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides autonomous marine vehicle market statistics, including global market size, regional shares, competitors with an autonomous marine vehicle market share, detailed autonomous marine vehicle market segments, autonomous marine vehicle market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the autonomous marine vehicle industry. This autonomous marine vehicle market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The autonomous marine vehicles market consists of sales of submarine gliders and autonomous underwater vehicles. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The autonomous marine vehicles market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.65 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing government support, increasing advancements in technology, rise in oceanographic surveys and increasing defense expenditure will drive the growth. Major trends in the forecast period include artificial intelligence (AI) to improve product offerings, focus on technological advancements to strengthen position, focus on third-generation autonomous driving systems to grow in the market, use of 3d printing in the pre-and post-production manufacturing process of autonomous marine vehicles, focus of oil and gas companies on the use of autonomous marine vehicle fleet, focus on advanced battery driving systems, and strategic partnerships and collaborations.
The surge in hydrographic, oceanographic, and environmental surveys conducted on a global scale is a primary driver stimulating growth within the autonomous marine vehicles market. Hydrographic surveys serve to delineate and map underwater features, pivotal for crafting navigational charts essential for safe vessel transit. Simultaneously, oceanographic surveys aid in comprehending marine and freshwater environments crucial for port and harbor development, industrial outfalls, power plant infrastructure, and offshore disposals. Autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) emerge as efficient tools for hydrographic surveys, offering cost and time savings while providing flexibility and swift deployment for diverse survey needs. An exemplar is the world's first autonomous hydrographic survey conducted by 4D Ocean at the request of the channel Coastal Observatory (CCO), utilizing a SeaRobotics ASV 2.5 to map the seabed offshore of Hurst Spit, Western Solent.
The growing oil and gas industry is expected to drive the expansion of the autonomous marine vehicles (AMV) market in the coming years. Known as the energy sector or petroleum industry, the oil and gas industry includes a range of activities related to the exploration, extraction, production, refining, transportation, distribution, and marketing of hydrocarbon-based resources, primarily crude oil and natural gas. The industry depends heavily on underwater infrastructure, such as pipelines, wellheads, and subsea installations. AMVs, equipped with advanced sensors and imaging technologies, are utilized to inspect and maintain these essential assets, ensuring their integrity and reducing environmental risks. For example, in September 2023, GOV.UK, a UK government website providing government services and information, reported that total government revenues from UK oil and gas production reached $9.9 billion (£9 billion) in the financial year 2022-2023, up from $1.54 billion (£1.4 billion) in 2021-2022, an increase of $8.36 billion (£7.6 billion). Thus, the expanding oil and gas industry is fueling the growth of the autonomous marine vehicles market.
The susceptibility of ships to cyber threats due to automation is a significant restraint for the autonomous marine vehicle market. This is primarily because cyberspace and related infrastructure are exposed to a wide range of risks from cyber threats and attacks. Automation, which reduces the need for human intervention on ships and in ports, increases the likelihood of security breaches. A cyber-attack could redirect an autonomous ship to an unintended location or port, potentially causing misplacement and delays of goods and services. For example, container ship and supply vessel operator A.P. Moller-Maersk experienced a cyber-attack that led to a loss of approximately $250-300 million. According to a survey conducted by law firm Clyde & Co and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST), over two-thirds of marine industry executives worldwide believe that unmanned/autonomous ships pose a greater cybersecurity risk than traditional ships.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has established regulations regarding ballast water management in marine vehicles. Ballast water is the water pumped into a marine vehicle to maintain safe operating conditions and operations. IMO’s Regulation D-3 mandates that ballast water management systems using active substances be approved according to IMO’s specifications. Under the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, active substances include viruses or fungi that have general or specific action on harmful aquatic organisms or pathogens. These regulations thus impose requirements on ballast water management system manufacturers as well as companies in the autonomous marine vehicle market.
Turnkey autonomous vessels are emerging as a key trend to enhance surveillance and investigative capabilities in the autonomous marine vehicle market. A turnkey autonomous vessel refers to a complete marine solution with all necessary systems, hardware, and software for autonomous operations. For instance, in April 2024, Sea Machines Robotics, a U.S.-based commercial software systems company, launched the turnkey autonomous vessel SELKIE. Designed for autonomous operation, SELKIE incorporates advanced navigation, control, and operational efficiency technologies. Through SELKIE, Sea Machines cements its position as a leader in autonomous marine technology, demonstrating not only the potential for operational efficiency improvements but also the rising emphasis on sustainable practices within the maritime industry.
Major companies operating in the autonomous marine vehicles market include L3Harris Technologies, Inc, BAE Systems, General Dynamics (Bluefin Robotics), Kongsberg, Saab AB, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Textron Inc., Huntington Ingalls Industries, Teledyne Technologies, Inc, Atlas Elektronik, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries, Tsuneishi Holdings, Cochin Shipyard Limited, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Ocius Technology Ltd, China International Marine Containers (Group) Co Ltd, CIMC Modular Building Investment Co., Ltd, Beijing Jiatie Multimodal Transport Consulting Service Co., Ltd, Naval Yards Kiel GmbH, Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven, Neptune Werft GmbH, Schiffswerft Hermann Barthel GmbH, Meyer Werft, STX, PIRIOU, SOCARENAM, CMN: Chantiers naval de Normandie, A&P Group Tyne Shipyard, Cammell Laird, Parkol Marine Engineering, NAUTA, Remontowa, Seatech Engineering, CRIST S A, Marine Projects Ltd SP, PO SEVMASH, AO, OSK, Admiralteiskie Verfi, Severnaya Verf, Pella, NEVSKI SSZ, Vard Tulcea, Santierul Naval Damen Galati, Damen Shipyards Mangalia, Shipyard ATG Giurgiu, Bravo Zulu, DuXion, Open Ocean Robotics, RBR, The SailTimer, International Submarine Engineering, Beaverlabs, Aselsan A.S, Sefine Shipyard, Safmarine, Ethiopian Shipping Lines.
North America was the largest region in the autonomous marine vehicles market in 2024. Middle East was the second largest region in the global autonomous marine vehicles market share. The regions covered in the autonomous marine vehicles market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the autonomous marine vehicles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.
Autonomous marine vehicles are robotic equipment designed to operate on or below the water’s surface without human input. These vehicles enhance efficiency in tasks such as mapping the ocean floor, researching marine life, and performing search-and-rescue operations.
The primary types of autonomous marine vehicles include surface vehicles and underwater vehicles. Surface vehicles are designed for transportation on the water's surface, distinguishing them from underwater vehicles. Various applications for autonomous marine vehicles include military and defense operations, archaeological exploration, oil and gas industry applications, environmental protection and monitoring, search and salvage operations, and oceanography. The technologies involved in these vehicles encompass imaging, navigation, communication, collision avoidance, and propulsion.
The autonomous marine vehicles market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides autonomous marine vehicle market statistics, including global market size, regional shares, competitors with an autonomous marine vehicle market share, detailed autonomous marine vehicle market segments, autonomous marine vehicle market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the autonomous marine vehicle industry. This autonomous marine vehicle market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The autonomous marine vehicles market consists of sales of submarine gliders and autonomous underwater vehicles. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market Characteristics3. Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market Trends and Strategies4. Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market - Macro Economic Scenario including the impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics and Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market34. Recent Developments in the Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
5. Global Autonomous Marine Vehicles Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market Segmentation
7. Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
9. China Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
10. India Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
11. Japan Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
12. Australia Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
13. Indonesia Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
14. South Korea Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
15. Western Europe Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
16. UK Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
17. Germany Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
18. France Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
19. Italy Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
20. Spain Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
21. Eastern Europe Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
22. Russia Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
23. North America Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
24. USA Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
25. Canada Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
26. South America Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
27. Brazil Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
28. Middle East Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
29. Africa Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market
30. Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Autonomous Marine Vehicles Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Autonomous Marine Vehicles Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on autonomous marine vehicles market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for autonomous marine vehicles? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The autonomous marine vehicles market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Surface Vehicle, Underwater Vehicle2) By Technology: Imaging, Navigation, Communication, Collision Avoidance, Propulsion
3) By Application: Military and Defense, Archeological, Exploration, Oil and Gas, Environmental Protection and Monitoring, Search and Salvage Operations, Oceanography
Subsegments:
1) By Surface Vehicle: Autonomous Surface Ships (ASS); Autonomous Barges; Autonomous Ferries; Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs)2) By Underwater Vehicle: Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs); Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs); Autonomous Submersibles; Underwater Drones
Key Companies Mentioned: L3Harris Technologies, Inc; BAE Systems; General Dynamics (Bluefin Robotics); Kongsberg; Saab AB
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc
- BAE Systems
- General Dynamics (Bluefin Robotics)
- Kongsberg
- Saab AB
- Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
- Textron Inc.
- Huntington Ingalls Industries
- Teledyne Technologies, Inc
- Atlas Elektronik
- Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Samsung Heavy Industries
- Tsuneishi Holdings
- Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Hindustan Shipyard Limited
- Ocius Technology Ltd
- China International Marine Containers (Group) Co Ltd
- CIMC Modular Building Investment Co., Ltd
- Beijing Jiatie Multimodal Transport Consulting Service Co., Ltd
- Naval Yards Kiel GmbH
- Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven
- Neptune Werft GmbH
- Schiffswerft Hermann Barthel GmbH
- Meyer Werft
- STX
- PIRIOU
- SOCARENAM
- CMN: Chantiers naval de Normandie
- A&P Group Tyne Shipyard
- Cammell Laird
- Parkol Marine Engineering
- NAUTA
- Remontowa
- Seatech Engineering
- CRIST S A
- Marine Projects Ltd SP
- PO SEVMASH, AO
- OSK
- Admiralteiskie Verfi
- Severnaya Verf
- Pella
- NEVSKI SSZ
- Vard Tulcea
- Santierul Naval Damen Galati
- Damen Shipyards Mangalia
- Shipyard ATG Giurgiu
- Bravo Zulu
- DuXion
- Open Ocean Robotics
- RBR
- The SailTimer
- International Submarine Engineering
- Beaverlabs
- Aselsan A.S
- Sefine Shipyard
- Safmarine
- Ethiopian Shipping Lines
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
---|---|
No. of Pages | 250 |
Published | March 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 3.55 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 6.65 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 17.0% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 58 |