The U.S. Coast Guard is wrapping up its 2026 seasonal evaluation of six autonomous vessels on the Great Lakes ahead of forecasted winter icing conditions, marking another step in the service’s efforts to determine how emerging technology can support maritime safety and operations. Read the full story by The Mining Journal.
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