Session #23: One Ocean, Dual Purpose – Using Autonomous Systems for Sustainability & Port Security

Sebastian Berg Director, Product Development /Shift Coastal Technologies

Autonomous marine systems are opening new possibilities for port operations across security, logistics, and environmental monitoring. Uncrewed surface vessels offer agile, cost-effective tools that can be deployed for a range of missions—from surveillance and enforcement to data collection and infrastructure assessment. This session explores how ports can leverage emerging technologies to meet evolving operational needs, reduce risk and cost, and support both security objectives and sustainability goals. Through a dual-purpose lens, we’ll examine how the same systems can be adapted across applications to deliver greater value and resilience.