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Saronic unveils autonomous vessel and acquires Gulf Craft to boost production
- Saronic Technologies acquired Gulf Craft, a Louisiana-based shipbuilder, to boost its growth in autonomous shipbuilding and unveiled its largest autonomous surface vessel, the Marauder.
- The acquisition gives Saronic a shipyard on the Gulf Coast to serve as the production hub for its MUSV fleet and establishes a foundation for its shipbuilding enterprise.
- Saronic plans to invest over $2.5 billion to develop Port Alpha, a shipyard aiming to produce hundreds of uncrewed vessels annually and generate thousands of new jobs.
- In February, Saronic raised $600 million, increasing its valuation to $4 billion, supporting its vision of expansion in autonomous shipbuilding.
- Marauder, a 150-ft. MUSV designed by Saronic, offers a payload capacity of 40 metric tons and can travel up to 3,500 nautical miles autonomously.
- Saronic's other ASVs include Spyglass, Cutlass, and Corsair, each with specific capabilities for various missions in contested waters and naval operations.
- Gulf Craft, with over 60 years of experience, brings its shipbuilding expertise and workforce to enable Saronic to develop, iterate, and scale production of MUSVs.
- Following the acquisition, Saronic plans to invest $250 million into the shipyard, upgrading facilities and expanding production capacity to deliver up to 50 unmanned ships annually.
- The strategic expansion aligns with U.S. efforts to revitalize the shipbuilding industry, aiming to narrow the shipbuilding gap with China and create over 500 new jobs in Louisiana.
- Saronic's investment in advanced production models, skilled workforce, and infrastructure signifies a significant step towards strengthening the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base.
- The acquisition and advancements made by Saronic represent a substantial move towards autonomous shipbuilding and enhancing U.S. shipbuilding capabilities.
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