ADNOC Logistics and Services has unveiled the UAE’s first remotely operated landing craft vessel, marking a significant step forward in autonomous maritime technology and reinforcing the company’s commitment to digital transformation and sustainability.

Developed in collaboration with French technology firm SeaOwl, the 60-meter vessel integrates advanced AI and satellite-linked control systems, enabling remote operation from ADNOC L&S’s Remote Control Center in Mussafah. The initiative aims to enhance offshore logistics through improved safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S, said the launch underscores the company’s commitment to redefining the future of maritime logistics. “By advancing AI-powered remote vessel technology, we are enhancing safety, reducing emissions, and driving cost efficiency across our offshore operations while supporting ADNOC’s and the UAE’s Net Zero goals,” he said.

Unlike conventional vessels, the remotely operated design eliminates the need for onboard crew accommodation, thereby reducing vessel weight and fuel consumption while enabling continuous operations. ADNOC L&S estimates that AI-enabled route optimization could reduce carbon emissions by up to 30 percent.

Construction of two prototype vessels is scheduled to begin by the end of 2025, with delivery expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, followed by sea trials and safety validation in UAE waters.

Xavier Genin, CEO of SeaOwl, highlighted the partnership’s global significance. “This collaboration with ADNOC L&S and the UAE maritime authorities sets a new global benchmark for autonomous vehicle operations. It brings together advanced teleoperation and AI capabilities to reshape the future of offshore logistics,” he said.