Autonomous Ships Market Share

Market Share of Autonomous Ships Industry

The market for autonomous ships market is fragmented, with many regional players that their local governments fund to collaborate and develop autonomous ships. The prominent players in the autonomous ship market are DNV AS, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Rolls-Royce plc, Wärtsilä Corporation, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

DNV AS, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, and Rolls-Royce plc are the manufacturers of the ships. In contrast, Wärtsilä Corporation, Praxis Automation Technology BV, and Valmet Corp are some of the prominent component providers that support shipbuilding companies with essential automation technologies. 

To further integrate the developments in the sensors, Big Data, and artificial intelligence technologies, the shipbuilding companies are collaborating with the IT companies. For instance, in September 2021, the design and engineering consultancy BMT unveiled its 'Highly Autonomous Warship Technologies' project. It is designed to help bridge the gap between current vessels and future lean-crewed autonomous warships. The program aims to understand and enable philosophies behind the future lean crewed warships by autonomy. Such initiatives are anticipated to maximize the penetration of the market into the shipping industry, which, in turn, will help the companies to capitalize on profits.

Autonomous Ships Market Leaders

1. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

2. Rolls-Royce plc

3. Wärtsilä Corporation

4. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

5. DNV AS

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order