November 19-21, 2026  •  Seattle Convention Center Arch Building  •  Seattle, WA

NOAA’s Uncrewed Fleet: How Autonomous Systems Are Changing Ocean Operations

NOAA’s Uncrewed Fleet: How Autonomous Systems Are Changing Ocean Operations

Nov 20 2026

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM PST

Classroom, Room 401

NOAA is expanding its use of uncrewed systems across a growing range of operations and several of those applications have direct implications for commercial fishermen and the maritime community. This session takes a broad look at how the agency is putting autonomous technology to work, from fisheries enforcement and stock assessments to ocean floor mapping and vessel acquisition planning.