Our Mission: A Secure and Sustainable Ocean Future

To deliver a globally scalable fleet of autonomous vessels that ensures next-generation food security, eliminates bycatch, reduces emissions, and provides persistent maritime surveillance for sovereign nations.

A Dual-Use Platform for Commerce & Security

Our technology is engineered from the ground up to serve two critical markets: sustainable commercial fishing and persistent maritime surveillance.

Next-Gen Food Security

Our AI-driven autonomous vessels modernize the seafood industry by using precision robotics to minimise bycatch and operate with maximum fuel efficiency to reduce emissions.

Persistent EEZ Surveillance

The same platform is configured for persistent maritime surveillance, supporting national security, EEZ monitoring, and illegal fishing detection.

Defence Alignment.

Our USV platform is aligned to support the objectives of Defence Capability Plans, delivering reliable, high performance solutions

Problem Statement – Fishing Operations

Wild-capture fisheries face rising costs, crew shortages, and stricter sustainability rules. Ageing fleets are inefficient, fuel-hungry, and prone to overfishing and bycatch, making compliance and profitability harder especially for remote and inshore operators.

Problem Statement – Security Operations

Nations struggle to monitor vast EEZs against illegal fishing, smuggling, and incursions. Patrols are expensive, manpower-heavy, and limited in coverage, leaving maritime borders exposed.

Maidenfleet’s Solution

A dual-use autonomous vessel that can switch between AI-powered fishing and persistent maritime surveillance.

In fishing mode, it harvests efficiently with precision robotics, real-time catch reporting, and minimal bycatch.

In security mode, it provides continuous unmanned patrol and monitoring at a fraction of the cost of conventional craft, delivering seafood and border security in one scalable, sustainable platform.

A Strategic Base in Nelson, New Zealand

Maidenfleet is establishing its technical team and development base in Nelson, the heart of New Zealand's Blue Economy and home to Australasia's largest fishing port. This location provides unparalleled access to maritime expertise, industry partners, and a world-class innovation ecosystem.

Founding Team

A balanced team of strategic, technical, and product leadership.