On September 30, 2021, Sea Machines set out to prove that the world’s waterways are primed and ready for autonomy by undertaking the longest autonomous journey at sea, 1,000 NM. Autonomy is retooling the world’s fleets to operate more safely and seamlessly, and provide our growing global society with greater access to the oceanic 70 percent of the planet. Seventeen days later, on October 15, in the waterways of Gluckstadt, Denmark, the company’s remotely-commanded, autonomous Nellie Bly crossed over the company’s ambitious goal line, claiming success and setting a world record while collecting significant data at sea.