World’s First 1,000 NM Autonomous Voyage
The Machine Odyssey
On September 30, 2021, Sea Machines Robotics set out to prove that the world’s waterways are primed and ready for autonomy by undertaking the longest autonomous journey at sea, 1,000 NM. The company says autonomy is retooling the world’s fleets to operate more safely and seamlessly, and provide our growing global society with greater access to the oceanic 70 percent of the planet. Seventeen days later, on October 15, in the waterways of Gluckstadt, Denmark, the company’s remotely-commanded, autonomous Nellie Bly crossed over the company’s ambitious goal line, claiming success and setting a world record while collecting significant data at sea.
BluSiren’s Amelia Smith managed the microsite, international public relations, and content marketing (including crafting the videos and articles, below) for this ambitious journey.
Video: Meet the Captains
Press Releases and Content
The BluSiren team prepared and distributed the following communications, which included a mix of public relations and project updates for a project microsite.
- Introducing The Machine Odyssey, the World’s First 1,000 NM Autonomous Voyage (blog)
- World’s First Autonomous, Remotely Commanded Voyage by an Ocean Tugboat (press release)
- Who is Nellie Bly and Why is The Machine Odyssey’s Vessel Named For Her? (blog)
- Sea Machines uses Biofuel to Power Tug Nellie Bly on Long-Haul Autonomous Journey (blog)
- History-Making Autonomous Voyage 40 Percent Complete with Arrival in Copenhagen (blog)
- Project Update: The Machine Odyssey Announces a New Route (blog)
- The Machine Odyssey is Halfway Complete, with 500 Autonomous NMs Successfully Navigated (blog)
- Sea Machines Completes World’s First 1,000 Nautical Mile Autonomous Voyage (press release)
Sea Machines Robotics is a Boston-based company developing advanced perception systems and autonomous technology for the marine industry. BluSiren supported the company’s marketing-communications team with strategy and projects since 2018.