Report Overview

2023

Base Year

2018-2023

Historical Year

2024-2032

Forecast Year

Global Autonomous Ships Market Outlook

The global autonomous ships market attained a value of nearly USD 104.22 billion in 2023. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2024-2032 at a CAGR of 7.2% to reach about USD 194.87 billion by 2032.

Global Autonomous Ships Market

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Increase in the Demand for Freight Transportation through Marine to Propel Demand in the Industry

There is an increase in demand for cargo transportation via waterways. Because of the safe and secure nature of sea transportation, a large number of cargos are effectively moved to other ports. Additionally, compared to road and air transits, cargo ships are less expensive for delivering products since ships can transport more cargo in a shorter amount of time. This is aiding the market growth of autonomous ships. The autonomous ships industry is expected to grow due to recent advances in commercial boats and big companies' invention of cargo ships. Furthermore, the deployment of autonomous marines, particularly in cargo ships, is projected to increase demand for freight transportation via maritime routes. As a result, all of these factors are expected to contribute to an increase in demand for cargo transportation by sea in the forecast period, thereby aiding the autonomous ships industry.

Autonomous Ships: Market Segmentation

Autonomous ships are watercrafts that are controlled by artificial intelligence (AI). These vehicles might be unmanned and operate automatically, similar to a seagoing drone. Autonomous ships employ a network of sensors paired with sensor fusion to provide an accurate composite view of the environment to the ship's AI.

Global Autonomous Ships Market by Segment

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The major levels of autonomy in autonomous ships are:

  • Semi-Autonomous
  • Fully Autonomous

The market can be broadly categorised on the basis of its components into:

  • Hardware
  • Software

The market can be divided based on ship type into:

  • Commercial Ships
  • Defence Ships
  • Passenger Ships

The industry is fragmented by fuel type into:

  • Carbon Neutral Fuels
  • Liquefied Natural Gas
  • Electric Batteries
  • Heavy Fuel Oils (HFO)

The EMR report looks into the regional markets of autonomous ships like North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa.

Global Autonomous Ships Market by Region

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Increase in Operational Safety of Ships to Boost the Autonomous Ships Industry

New defence and commercial vessels are outfitted with cutting-edge technologies to increase safety and efficiency. The deployment of sophisticated technologies is a key driver in the market for autonomous ships. As there will be no personnel on board to control the operations of the autonomous ships that are in the market, they will either be outfitted with artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and other new technologies, or their activities will be remotely managed from a land-based control centre. This helps to minimise the frequency of accidents caused by human mistake since these autonomous ships are outfitted with modern sensors, infrared cameras, developed radar and LIDAR modules, automated identification systems, and other features that make ship operation safer and is expected to propel the demand for autonomous ships in future.

Key Industry Players in the Global Autonomous Ships Market

The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global autonomous ships market, looking into their capacity, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:

  • ABB Ltd.
  • L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
  • Rolls-Royce PLC
  • Wärtsilä
  • Others

The comprehensive report looks into the macro and micro aspects of the industry. The EMR report gives an in-depth insight into the market by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model.

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REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Level of Autonomy
  • Component
  • Ship Type
  • Fuel Type
  • Region
Breakup by Level of Autonomy
  • Semi-Autonomous
  • Fully Autonomous
Breakup by Component
  • Hardware
  • Software
Breakup by Ship Type
  • Commercial Ships
  • Defence Ships
  • Passenger Ships
Breakup by Fuel Type
  • Carbon Neutral Fuels
  • Liquefied Natural Gas
  • Electric Batteries
  • Heavy Fuel Oils (HFO)
Breakup by Region
  • North America
    • United States of America 
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • ASEAN
    • Australia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
    • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • ABB Ltd.
  • L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
  • Rolls-Royce PLC
  • Wärtsilä
  • Others
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In 2023, the market attained a value of nearly USD 104.22 billion.

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% between 2024 and 2032.

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach about USD 194.87 billion by 2032.  

The major factors driving the market forward include the increasing shift towards transporting cargo via waterways, installation of modern sensors and infrared cameras, and recent advances in commercial boats and big companies' invention of cargo ships.

Growing advances in new defence and commercial vessels, developments in radar and LIDAR modules, usage automated identification systems, and the increased penetration of IoT and cloud computing are the key trends of the market.

The major regions in the market are North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific.

The leading levels of autonomy in autonomous ships are semi-autonomous and fully autonomous.
 

The significant components include hardware and software.

The major ship types include commercial ships, defence ships, and passenger ships.

The different fuel types include carbon neutral fuels, liquefied natural gas, electric batteries, and heavy fuel oils (HFO).

The key players in the global autonomous ships market are ABB Ltd., L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Rolls-Royce PLC, and Wärtsilä, among others.

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