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Bureau Veritas, CMA CGM, SDARI to Explore Assisted Container Vessel Concept

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3 September 2026

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technology

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Maritime Tech

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Read at maritimeprofessional.com

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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Bureau Veritas, CMA CGM, and SDARI have launched a Joint Development Project to develop an assisted container vessel concept leveraging AI and decision-support technologies to improve energy efficiency, safety, and operational performance while reducing crew workload. The project aims to deliver a technology-neutral vessel design with enhanced digital support and regulatory-compliant safety measures.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Maritime Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Maritime operators focused on container vessels must start engaging with digital-assisted operations as AI-driven onboard decision support moves from theory to testable reality. The concept opens a space to reduce crew load and boost safety with a novel mix of human oversight and automation.

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1 source · 3 Sep 2026

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