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Tuesday, May 26

2 stories

01Business News Australia2026-05-26

WA startup Hyperion Systems unveils southern hemisphere's first 3D-printed autonomous vessel (opens in a new tab)

Hyperion Systems, a Western Australian startup, revealed the southern hemisphere’s first 3D-printed autonomous vessel. The announcement marks a milestone in local maritime technology development. The vessel is designed for unmanned operations, though specific applications were not detailed. The project highlights advances in additive manufacturing for marine applications.

02Penningtons Manches Cooper2026-05-26

Act now, not later: understanding the legal risks of autonomous vessels before the MASS Code becomes mandatory (opens in a new tab)

The article warns about legal risks tied to autonomous vessels before the mandatory MASS Code takes effect. It advises maritime stakeholders to address liability, insurance, and regulatory compliance issues proactively. Failure to act early may lead to costly disputes or operational disruptions. The MASS Code will standardize rules, but preparation is critical to avoid legal pitfalls.

Still in the news

2 earlier stories

Stories first reported in an earlier week that got new coverage this week.

IMO adopts first global Code for autonomous ships
First reported W21 ‘26 · new this week from Baird Maritime
DLR’s MODULARIS project gives shipowners a live testbed for digital and autonomous vessel systems
First reported W21 ‘26 · new this week from Marine Insight

WA startup Hyperion Systems unveils southern hemisphere's first 3D-printed autonomous vesselWA startup Hyperion Systems unveils southern hemisphere's first 3D-printed autonomous vessel ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Act now, not later: understanding the legal risks of autonomous vessels before the MASS Code becomes mandatoryAct now, not later: understanding the legal risks of autonomous vessels before the MASS Code becomes mandatory ↗ (opens in a new tab)

WA startup Hyperion Systems unveils southern hemisphere's first 3D-printed autonomous vessel (opens in a new tab)

Act now, not later: understanding the legal risks of autonomous vessels before the MASS Code becomes mandatory (opens in a new tab)