Gulf Craft is a shipbuilder located in Louisiana with a long-standing history in producing both manned and unmanned vessels. The company is known for its craftsmanship and commitment to quality in the maritime industry. Gulf Craft has extensive experience in servicing commercial and defense sectors. The acquisition will allow Gulf Craft to enhance its capabilities and foster growth in the emerging field of autonomous vessels.

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But, Mavrookas asserts, the startup’s also competing on its own merits. Evidently, the Navy was impressed with these; Mavrookas claims that Saronic already has two R&D agreements with the maritime service branch. Saronic is a technology company delivering capabilities through autonomous boats.

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Saronic has acquired Gulf Craft, enhancing its capacity for autonomous shipbuilding. This acquisition provides Saronic with a strategic shipyard and a skilled workforce in Louisiana, supporting the development of their medium unmanned surface vessel fleet. The investment is expected to create over 500 jobs while contributing to the growth of the maritime industry. Saronic plans to significantly upgrade Gulf Craft's facilities and invest over $250 million into improvements.

Saronic acquires Gulf Craft for autonomous shipbuilding

Saronic acquires Gulf Craft for autonomous shipbuilding

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