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ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) has unveiled the United Arab Emirates’ first long-range, fully uncrewed amphibious landing craft—a milestone expected to reshape the future of offshore logistics.

According to Artin News, citing MarineLink, the 60-meter vessel is engineered to enhance safety, boost operational efficiency, and dramatically reduce emissions in offshore operations, representing a major leap forward for the maritime logistics sector.

Developed in partnership with SeaOwl and officially introduced during Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025, the craft is equipped with advanced artificial intelligence systems, satellite-based control, and remote-operation capabilities managed from ADNOC’s command center in Musaffah. The complete removal of crew accommodation significantly reduces weight, improves fuel efficiency, and enables continuous, round-the-clock operations.

As part of the technology’s development roadmap, two prototypes are scheduled for construction by the end of 2025, with delivery expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. Subsequent sea trials and safety validation will take place in UAE waters. The onboard AI systems also ensure the vessel can safely continue autonomous operations even if communication is temporarily lost.

Captain Abdulkareem Al-Masaabi, CEO of ADNOC Logistics & Services, highlighted the strategic significance of the achievement: “This milestone reinforces our leadership in redefining the future of maritime logistics and marks a major step in our digital transformation journey. By advancing long-range AI-enabled vessels, we are enhancing safety, reducing emissions, and improving cost efficiency—key contributions to ADNOC’s and the UAE’s net-zero ambitions.”

SeaOwl CEO Xavier Génin added that the collaboration with ADNOC L&S and UAE maritime authorities “sets a new global benchmark for autonomous vessel operations,” noting that the integration of advanced remote-operation technologies and AI will transform the future of offshore logistics.