Shipbuilding · MA
At Blue Water Autonomy, we offer unparalleled opportunities for career growth. Our mission is to revitalize American shipbuilding for the 21st century by fusing steel and technology to unlock safer, cheaper, and ubiquitous maritime. Our team is led by Rylan Hamilton, whose impressive journey from the U.S. Navy to co-founding successful ventures exemplifies the dynamic paths available here. After pioneering warehouse automation at Amazon Robotics and commercializing the first collaborative, autonomous mobile robots at 6 River Systems. This innovative spirit drives us forward as we continue to explore new horizons in naval power. Rebuilding the Fleet is a podcast exploring the people and technologies driving the resurgence of America’s maritime and shipbuilding capabilities, hosted by our co-founder, Austin Gray. Through conversations with founders, engineers, operators, and policymakers, the podcast highlights innovation in shipbuilding and shaping autonomous maritime technology and the industry as a whole. This is the kind of expertise, insight and conversations you'll experience at BWA. BOSTON, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Water Autonomy, a Boston-based technology and shipbuilding company, today announced details of its first vessel, the Liberty Class. Liberty is a 190-foot steel autonomous ship with a range of over 10,000 nautical miles and over 150 metric tons of payload capacity. The autonomous surface vessel was designed in partnership with Damen, with construction beginning at Conrad Shipyard in March 2026. The first vessel is expected to be completed for the U.S. Navy later this year under a program of record. Continue reading by following the link below...