[Research Report] The small unmanned surface vehicle market is expected to grow from US$ 361.29 million in 2021 to US$ 740.67 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.80% from 2021 to 2028.
Major factors such as the surge in the demand for ocean data mapping with water quality monitoring and rise in demand for coastal water patrol and anti-submarine warfare operations drive the growth of the small-unmanned surface vehiclesmarket. In addition, continuous investments in unmanned sea exploration technologies would generate huge opportunities for the market vendors during the forecast period. With the growth of coastal developments, the maritime domain is increasingly becoming congested, fueled by state and non-state actors using the sea for various activities. The warrants have a high emphasis on maritime surveillance and protection. Therefore, modern assets, such as unmanned vehicles, are deployed to reduce human life risks and mitigate enemy contacts by moving into other domains. Moreover, the surging application of digital connectivity acts as a major factor in the growth of unmanned oceanic systems. As connectivity plays a paramount role for the modern networked sea and sub-sea forces. The defense sectors in major countries are substantially investing in the development of connect subsea-based sensors, submerged platforms, and surface assets with air systems and space-based assets, as well as in cyber operations. This factor is anticipated to trigger the expanding operations of unmanned assets to counter any potential adversary threat. Thus, the continuous investments in the development of deep sea exploration technologies are expected to provide numerous profitable opportunities for the unmanned underwater vehicle and unmanned surface vehicle market players in the coming years.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market
The COVID-19 pandemic hit almost all industries across the world in FY 2020 due to lockdown measures imposed by various countries. The restrictions disrupted the supply chain of different industries and generated a demand and supply gap in industries. Due to the pandemic, the reduction in the investments in automation technologies impacted negatively the small unmanned surface vehicles market in North America in 2020. However, the market is expected to regain its growth by the second quarter of 2022, according to a research study.
In terms of hydrography operations, the COVID-19 pandemic has not really heavily impacted the adoption of automation technologies. The marine industry operations were suspended during the first two quarters of 2020, which impacted the demand for unmanned surface vehicles across North America region. Also, the demand for unmanned systems has increased over the past few years, which has been become a trend across the marine industry operations. For instance, the defense sector has become one of the most growing markets for unmanned systems across North America, specifically in the US owing to the rising investments in the adoption of autonomous unmanned vehicles across defense industry. This factor has driven the small unmanned surface vehicles market growth in 2020.
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Market Insights– Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market
Surge in Demand for Ocean Data Mapping and Water Quality Monitoring
An accurate map of the ocean bottom is necessary for navigation, transportation, fishery, telecommunication, and offshore energy, and to understand the ocean’s current and physical properties related to weather and climate. The long-range autonomous vehicle can map the ocean with an environment-friendly way. Also, an ocean data mapping with autonomous vehicle requires less manpower and costs than traditional ship-based mapping. Government organizations and private agencies are investing significantly in manufacturing and developing advanced and efficient small unmanned surface vehicles for ocean data mapping. Therefore, there is an increasing global demand for small USVs. These vehicles are used in various applications, such as ocean data collection and mapping, water quality monitoring, and shallow waters and ports protection.
Water pollution is an acute problem, especially in developing countries. Therefore, water quality monitoring has become crucial for water protection. With the rapid development of industry and urbanization, industrial and sanitary sewage has severely affected fresh-water sources worldwide, especially in developing countries. It has significantly influenced the living conditions of human beings. New measurement technologies, such as ship-borne measurements and IoT system, are used to monitor water quality.
Size-Based Insights
Based on size, the small unmanned surface vehicle market is segmented into 1–2 M, >2–4 M, and >4–6 M. The 1-2 M segment held the largest market share in 2021.
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Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in US$ 361.29 Million in 2020 Market Size Value by US$ 740.67 Million by 2028 Growth rate CAGR of 10.80% from 2021-2028 Forecast Period 2021-2028 Base Year 2021
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Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market: Strategic Insights
| Market Size Value in | US$ 361.29 Million in 2020 |
| Market Size Value by | US$ 740.67 Million by 2028 |
| Growth rate | CAGR of 10.80% from 2021-2028 |
| Forecast Period | 2021-2028 |
| Base Year | 2021 |
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Players operating in the small unmanned surface vehicles market are mainly focused on the development of advanced and efficient products.
- In May 2021, Seabed announced a new dealership with Waterlinked. Waterlinked is well known for the world’s smallest DVL and their underwater GPS and Subsea modems.
- In January 2021, Seabed announced a new dealership with Hemisphere and become the official Hemisphere Distributor in the Benelux. Hemisphere GNSS has become a leader in the high-performance satellite positioning and heading marketplace with a robust technology foundation.
The well completion market has been segmented as follows:
Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market – by Size
- 1–2 M
- >2–4 M
- >4–6 M
Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market – by Payload
- Sonar
- Camera
- GPS
- SATCOM
- Others
Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market – by Application
- Defense
- Scientific Research
- Disaster Management
- Hydrography
- Others
Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market – by Geography
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- UK
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific (APAC)
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Rest of APAC
- Middle East and Africa
- South Africa
- Rest of MEA
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of SAM
Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market – Company Profiles
- HYDRONALIX
- Aanderaa Data Instruments AS
- AutoNaut Ltd
- Eco Marine Power
- Liquid Robotics, Inc
- OceanAlpha Group Ltd
- Seabed BV
- SeaRobotics Corporation
- Sirehna
- QinetiQ Group plc
Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segment Covered
Size, Payload, and Application
Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
Country Scope
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
The small unmanned surface vehicle have been in use for several years worldwide, however, the technology has been experiencing immense demand in recent years. The noteworthy growth in the demand of ocean data mapping and water quality monitoring is supporting the growth of small unmanned surface vehicle market. Moreover, rise in demand for coastal water patrol and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) is also driving the small unmanned surface vehicle market.
Continuous investment in unmanned sea exploration technologies and rise in attraction towards solar-electric hybrid small USV are bolstering the sales of small unmanned surface vehicles. With widening the application scope of small unmanned surface vehicles (USV) as the driving force, the development of solar-powered USV recently has attracted more attention in academia and commercial industries and with the growth of coastal developments will provide growth opportunities to the market players during the forecast period.
The global small unmanned surface vehicle market was dominated by the hydrography segment with market share of 31.3% in 2020. The increasing awareness among the market players about the advantages of the hydrography is projected to increase investments in the segment, which lead to an increased production and sales, thereby boosting the segment growth. 
In 2020, North America led the market with a substantial revenue share, followed by APAC and Europe. Asia Pacific is a prospective market for small unmanned surface vehicle market players.
The major companies in small unmanned surface vehicle includes HYDRONALIX; Aanderaa Data Instruments AS; AutoNaut ltd; Eco Marine Power; and Liquid Robotics, inc. The ranking has been derived analysing multiple parameters such as annual revenue earned from small unmanned surface vehicle portfolio, client base, geographic locations, R&D expenditure, brand image, and number of employees, among others. These companies are actively participating in developing small unmanned surface vehicle for various applications.
The List of Companies - Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market
- HYDRONALIX
- Aanderaa Data Instruments AS
- AutoNaut ltd
- Eco Marine Power
- Liquid Robotics, inc
- OceanAlpha Group ltd
- QinetiQ
- Seabed BV
- SeaRobotics Corporation
- Sirehna Naval Group
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