Blue Water Autonomy

Liberty is a ship-sized USV designed to endure missions of 2-3 months and cross the Pacific independently.

The technology behind Blue Water's autonomous ships: unified data architecture, engineering autonomy, and navigation built for the open ocean.

Accelerating maritime autonomy across the open oceans. A blue-water navy, capable of operating globally, is now enhanced with multi-mission, smaller Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) to address new, asymmetric threats.

Blue Water Autonomy selects Conrad Shipyard in Louisiana for producing autonomous drone ships. The company highlights the Gulf Coast as a key hub for shipbuilding innovation. This marks a strategic move to leverage regional expertise and infrastructure for advanced maritime technology.

Sep 2025AxiosNews article

Blue Water Autonomy secures $50 million in funding to develop and deploy its first long-range, fully autonomous commercial ship. The company combines technology and shipbuilding expertise to advance autonomous maritime operations. This funding supports the construction of a full-scale vessel designed for autonomous navigation.

Aug 2025Baird Maritime / Work Boat WorldNews article

Blue Water Autonomy secures $50 million in Series A funding to advance autonomous ship technology. The round, led by GV and joined by Eclipse, Riot, and Impatient Ventures, brings the company’s total raised to $64 million since its 2024 launch. The Boston-based firm specializes in shipbuilding innovations for unmanned maritime vessels.

Aug 2025Smart Maritime NetworkNews article

Blue Water Autonomy secures a **$50 million Series A** from **GV** to develop autonomous, unmanned ships for U.S. maritime defense. The company designs next-generation vessels—each half a football field long—that can traverse the Pacific with high endurance and carry Navy payloads. This funding accelerates the deployment of uncrewed maritime platforms for military applications.

Aug 2025PR NewswireNews article