Autonomous Ships Market by Component (Hardware, Software), Type (Fully-Autonomous, Semi-Autonomous), Application - Global Forecast 2023-2030

Autonomous Ships Market by Component (Hardware, Software), Type (Fully-Autonomous, Semi-Autonomous), Application - Global Forecast 2023-2030


The Autonomous Ships Market size was estimated at USD 3.83 billion in 2022 and expected to reach USD 4.19 billion in 2023, at a CAGR 10.23% to reach USD 8.36 billion by 2030.

Market Segmentation & Coverage:

This research report analyzes various sub-markets, forecasts revenues, and examines emerging trends in each category to provide a comprehensive outlook on the Autonomous Ships Market.
  • Based on Component, market is studied across Hardware and Software. The Software is projected to witness significant market share during forecast period.
  • Based on Type, market is studied across Fully-Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous. The Semi-Autonomous is projected to witness significant market share during forecast period.
  • Based on Application, market is studied across Commercial and Defense. The Defense is projected to witness significant market share during forecast period.
  • Based on Region, market is studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas is further studied across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The United States is further studied across California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The Asia-Pacific is further studied across Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The Europe, Middle East & Africa is further studied across Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom. The Europe, Middle East & Africa commanded largest market share of 38.83% in 2022, followed by Americas.
Market Statistics:

The report provides market sizing and forecasts across 7 major currencies - USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, AUD, CAD, and CHF; multiple currency support helps organization leaders to make well-informed decisions. In this report, 2018 to 2021 are considered as historical years, 2022 is base year, 2023 is estimated year, and years from 2024 to 2030 are considered as forecast period.

FPNV Positioning Matrix:

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is an indispensable tool for assessing the Autonomous Ships Market. It comprehensively evaluates vendors, analyzing key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This enables users to make informed decisions tailored to their specific needs. Through advanced analysis, vendors are categorized into four distinct quadrants, each representing a different level of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V). Be assured that this insightful framework empowers decision-makers to navigate the market with confidence.

Market Share Analysis:

The Market Share Analysis offers invaluable insights into the vendor landscape Autonomous Ships Market. By evaluating their impact on overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we provide companies with a comprehensive understanding of their performance and the competitive environment they confront. This analysis also uncovers the level of competition in terms of market share acquisition, fragmentation, dominance, and industry consolidation during the study period.

Key Company Profiles:

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Autonomous Ships Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include ABB Ltd., BAE Systems PLC, CargoKite GmbH, DNV AS, Fugro, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, International Business Machines Corporation, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Rolls-Royce PLC, Saab AB, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Unitrove Limited, Unleash Future Boats GmbH, and Vigor Industrial LLC.

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:
  1. Market Penetration: It provides comprehensive information about key players' market dynamics and offerings.
  2. Market Development: In-depth analysis of emerging markets and penetration across mature market segments, highlighting lucrative opportunities.
  3. Market Diversification: Detailed information about new product launches, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments.
  4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: Exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players.
  5. Product Development & Innovation: Intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.
The report addresses key questions such as:
  1. What is the market size and forecast for the Autonomous Ships Market?
  2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas hold the highest investment potential in the Autonomous Ships Market?
  3. What is the competitive strategic window for identifying opportunities in the Autonomous Ships Market?
  4. What are the latest technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Autonomous Ships Market?
  5. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Autonomous Ships Market?
  6. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Autonomous Ships Market?


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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Autonomous Ships Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Rising sea-borne trades across the world
5.1.1.2. Increasing demand for smart and autonomous ships to mitigate human errors
5.1.1.3. Increasing inclusion of autonomous ships in the commercial and defense sector
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Risk of cyber-attacks on the ships and high complexity in the network
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Technological advancements in AI/ML algorithms coupled with improved sensor capabilities
5.1.3.2. Developing energy-efficient propulsion systems and renewable energy-based power sources for autonomous vessels
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Lack of standard regulations and dearth of skilled expertise
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.2.1. Components: Proliferation of navigation systems, control systems, and data analytics tools in the marine sector
5.2.2. Application: Penetration of AI-driven navigation systems in the defense sector
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of COVID-19
5.5. Cumulative Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
5.6. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.7. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.7.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.7.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.7.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.7.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.7.5. Industry Rivalry
5.8. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.9. Regulatory Framework
5.10. Client Customization
6. Autonomous Ships Market, by Component
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Hardware
6.3. Software
7. Autonomous Ships Market, by Type
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Fully-Autonomous
7.3. Semi-Autonomous
8. Autonomous Ships Market, by Application
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Commercial
8.3. Defense
9. Americas Autonomous Ships Market
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Argentina
9.3. Brazil
9.4. Canada
9.5. Mexico
9.6. United States
10. Asia-Pacific Autonomous Ships Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Australia
10.3. China
10.4. India
10.5. Indonesia
10.6. Japan
10.7. Malaysia
10.8. Philippines
10.9. Singapore
10.10. South Korea
10.11. Taiwan
10.12. Thailand
10.13. Vietnam
11. Europe, Middle East & Africa Autonomous Ships Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Denmark
11.3. Egypt
11.4. Finland
11.5. France
11.6. Germany
11.7. Israel
11.8. Italy
11.9. Netherlands
11.10. Nigeria
11.11. Norway
11.12. Poland
11.13. Qatar
11.14. Russia
11.15. Saudi Arabia
11.16. South Africa
11.17. Spain
11.18. Sweden
11.19. Switzerland
11.20. Turkey
11.21. United Arab Emirates
11.22. United Kingdom
12. Competitive Landscape
12.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
12.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
12.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
12.3.1. New Product Launch & Enhancement
12.3.1.1. Koreans Lead Program to Commercialize Level 2 Autonomous Ships in 2023
12.3.2. Investment & Funding
12.3.2.1. UK Government backs GBP 5.4M Project for Delivering World’s First Liquid Hydrogen Autonomous Vessel and Infrastructure
12.3.3. Award, Recognition, & Expansion
12.3.3.1. LR Grant AiP for Samsung Heavy Industries’ SAS and SVESSEL
13. Competitive Portfolio
13.1. Key Company Profiles
13.1.1. ABB Ltd.
13.1.2. BAE Systems PLC
13.1.3. CargoKite GmbH
13.1.4. DNV AS
13.1.5. Fugro
13.1.6. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
13.1.7. International Business Machines Corporation
13.1.8. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
13.1.9. Rolls-Royce PLC
13.1.10. Saab AB
13.1.11. Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
13.1.12. Unitrove Limited
13.1.13. Unleash Future Boats GmbH
13.1.14. Vigor Industrial LLC
13.2. Key Product Portfolio
14. Appendix
14.1. Discussion Guide
14.2. License & Pricing

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