AI-driven robot ship Mayflower prepares to sail again - Offshore Energy

Marine research organization ProMare has performed repairs and improvements on the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS400) that was forced to stop its transatlantic voyage due to "a small mechanical problem." The IBM-sponsored autonomous vessel Mayflower started its journey on 15 June 2021 from Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth, UK. Three days after the initial launching, the unmanned vessel had to interrupt its voyage due to a mechanical issue and sail back to England. Once back in the base, ProMare determined that the issue was caused by a fracture in the flexible metal coupling between the ship's generator and exhaust system. MAS400 uses solar panels to draw as much energy as possible from the sun.