Robosys Automation Launches VOYAGER AI Simulator at Oceanology International 2026

Robosys Automation unveiled its VOYAGER AI Simulator at Oceanology International 2026 (ExCeL London, March 10-12), a maritime simulation environment designed to work with the VOYAGER AI Autonomous Navigation System — enabling advanced testing, validation, and mission planning for autonomous and remotely operated vessels by creating a digital or virtual twin of a vessel or USV (Unmanned Surface Vessel). The simulator provides developers, operators, and regulators with a high-fidelity synthetic environment to validate autonomous navigation behaviour before vessels enter the water. What the simulator delivers: The platform includes integrated ENC display for accurate maritime navigation environments, drag-and-drop scenario creation for rapid simulation setup, the ability to ingest live maritime traffic data and generate augmented traffic scenarios for operational training, and complex seaborne mission rehearsal planning before real-world deployment. This capability directly addresses one of the most persistent barriers to autonomous vessel adoption — the difficulty of proving safe behaviour across the vast range of scenarios vessels encounter at sea without putting hardware and people at risk. Oceanology International context: Oi26 brought together 500+ exhibitors across 20,000m² with live dockside demonstrations at Royal Victoria Dock. The event featured heavy focus on AI, uncrewed vehicles, and autonomous systems — with companies including Marine AI demonstrating intelligent navigation systems, and multiple firms showcasing autonomous USV capabilities for survey, inspection, and monitoring applications. Why this matters for ship managers: As the IMO targets non-mandatory MASS Code adoption in May 2026, the tools needed to safely develop, test, and certify autonomous vessel behaviour become critical infrastructure. Robosys's simulator — combined with its existing VOYAGER AI autonomous navigation system already proven on vessels up to 320 metres — provides a practical pathway from simulation through testing to operational deployment. For operators evaluating autonomous technology investments, the availability of robust simulation tools reduces the risk and cost of adoption by enabling extensive validation before committing to at-sea trials. [Cyprus Shipping News]

This story is part of the Maritime AI Digest of 22 March 2026.