Coalition Members
The Smart Ships Coalition is open to academics, public agencies, private and non-profit industry, and international organizations who share a common interest in the advancement and application of autonomous technologies operated in marine environments.
Members of the Smart Ships Coalition benefit from participation in many ways:
- Representation in current and future regional, national, and international dialogue pertaining to autonomous marine technologies.
- Helping to identify and solve challenges that impact adoption of autonomous marine technologies.
- Engagement in shaping future policy affecting operation of autonomous marine technologies.
- Staying informed with news and updates and learn about the current and future state of autonomous marine technologies.
No dues are required for participation in the Coalition, but members are expected to contribute to the organization by sharing their expertise and perspectives when relevant. The responsibilities include:
- Participation in online Coalition events such as webinars, as available.
- Sharing content, photos, videos, and other materials to help populate the Coalition website and event agendas, as possible.
- Participation in Coalition organization planning discussions.
How to Join:
Membership can be obtained by submitting an expression of interest via email to admin@smartshipscoalition.org.
Smart Ships Coalition Founding Members



Smart Ships Coalition Members
Members work together to share information on new and emerging technologies, participate in demonstration projects, and shape the future of smart shipping technology in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Region.
Government
Academic and Research
- CNR - Institute of Marine Engineering
- Grand Valley State University, Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute
- Institute of Marine Engineering
- Lake Superior State University
- Memorial University
- Michigan State University
- Michigan Technological University, Great Lakes Research Center
- Northern Michigan University
- Northwestern Michigan College
- Turku University of Applied Sciences
- University of Wisconsin Superior
- VTT
- Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Industry
- AquaticBot
- AsthraVeda Technologies
- Augaterra
- Binsfeld Engineering Inc.
- BLG
- Blue Water Autonomy
- Buffalo Automation
- Cidco
- Danfoss
- Dirigo Strategies, LLC
- DockTech
- Fincantieri Marine Group
- GMATEK, Inc.
- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC
- Hybrid Robotics
- Interactive Aerial
- Kongsberg
- L3 Harris
- Mercury
- Moran Iron Works
- Mythos AI
- Netsco Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
- Ocean Aero
- Open Ocean Robotics
- Orange Force Marine
- Paal Transport
- ProNav
- R. J. McGregor & Associates
- Saildrone
- Schottel
- Sea Machine Robotics
- Sea Robotics
- Seasats
- Seaview Systems
- Shift Environmental Technologies LTD.
- Sulmara
- Sunfish Inc.
- The Dock
- The Interlake Steamship Company
- Viability Lab
- Wärtsilä