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The hypercar market consists of sales of hypercars by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that manufacture hypercars. A hypercar is an ultra-modern, high-efficiency, and high-performance vehicle. Hypercar features an ultralight and ultra-aerodynamic design, as well as a hybrid-electric propulsion system that provides extremely high fuel efficiency and minimal emissions. The main types of powertrains in hypercar are hybrid, electric, and gasoline. The electric powertrain system in a hypercar is a combination of an internal combustion engine with electrical components such as electric motor and power electronics. The different technologies include four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, active airbrakes, brake steering. The various types of chassis involve are carbon fiber, steel, aluminum and are used in clubs, private, and others. The global hypercar market is expected to grow from $13.23 billion in 2020 to $18.34 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.6%. The growth is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The hypercar market is expected to reach $71.05 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 40.3%. The increasing sales of luxury cars are expected to propel the growth of the hypercar market in the coming years. Luxury brands have a greater perceived worth than other corporations, therefore businesses are aiming to improve their luxury vehicle sales during auto shows. A hypercar is one of the most advanced and high-performance luxury cars on the market recently. According to the limelight report in 2019, in the USA, the luxury car market accounts for 6% of total vehicle sales. Mercedes-Benz topped the sales statistics in May 2021, selling a total of 198 luxury cars. Therefore, the increasing sales of luxury cars drive the growth of the hypercar market. The launch of advanced cars is a key trend gaining popularity in the hypercar market. Major companies operating in the hypercar sector are focused on developing advanced hypercars to strengthen their position. For instance, in March 2020, Koenigsegg Automotive AB, a Sweden-based manufacturer of high-performance sports cars launched a hypercar Koenigsegg Gemera. It is the world's first four-seater hypercar, with a carbon fiber chassis powered by three electric motors with a total output of 1677 horsepower and a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-three engine with 592 horsepower. It employs Freevalve technology, which activates intake and exhaust valves via solenoids. This combined with cylinder deactivation reduces fuel consumption, claiming that the three-cylinder is 20% more fuel-efficient than a typical 2.0-liter four-cylinder. In March 2021, Porsche AG, a German automobile manufacturer has acquired an additional 8.5% stake in Rimac Automobili for the amount of $83.3 million. Before this, Porsche AG already owned a 15.5% stake in Rimac Automobili. The deal would enhance Porsche AG with highly innovative series components including batteries and EV parts. Rimac Automobili, a Croatia-based electric hypercar manufacturer and EV component supplier for the automotive industry. Major players in the hypercar market are Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., Daimler AG, Ferrari S.p.A., Zenvo Automotive, Koenigsegg Automotive AB, Maserati S.p.A., McLaren Group Ltd., Pagani Automobili S.p.A., Porsche AG, Volkswagen AG, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., Mazzanti Automobili, Mercedes-AMG GmbH, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Ultima Sports Ltd. Europe was the largest region in the hypercar market in 2020. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the hypercar market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global hypercar market is segmented - 1) By Powertrain: Hybrid, Electric, Gasoline 2) By Technology: Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Steering, Active Airbrakes, Brake Steering 3) By Chassis Type: Carbon Fiber, Steel, Aluminum 4) By Application: Club, Private, Others

The automotive lightweight material market consists of sales of automotive lightweight materials by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are engaged in the production of different lightweight materials for the manufacturing of automotive components such as carbon fiber, aluminum, and magnesium among others. Automotive lightweight materials are used in vehicles to decrease weight, increase speed, and improve fuel economy. Due to advantages such as reduced material consumption, increased strength, low degradation risk, and improved handling, these lightweight materials are an excellent substitute for bulky conventional materials previously used to build vehicle frames. The main types of materials in the automotive lightweight materials market are metal, composites, plastics, and elastomer. Metals such as high-strength steel, aluminum, magnesium, and titanium are used to make vehicles lighter and more efficient. Composites are made up of a high-performance fiber (such as carbon or glass) and a matrix material (epoxy polymer) that, when mixed, has superior properties to the individual materials. Plastics are used for added strength, flex, rigidity, fatigue resistance, shear strength, and heat resistance. Elastomers are polymers with high viscoelasticity which are used in the production of components that need to withstand extreme temperatures such as hoses, insulators, seals, bushes, engine mounts, and gaskets. The automotive lightweight materials are used for passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles for manufacturing body in white, chassis and suspension, powertrain, closures, interiors, and other parts. The global automotive lightweight material market is expected to grow from $82.53 billion in 2020 to $86.92 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The automotive lightweight material market is expected to reach $133.01 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 11.2%. The surge production of electric vehicles is expected to propel the growth of the automotive lightweight material market over the coming years. Electric vehicles are automobiles that are powered entirely or partially by electricity. Electric vehicles have minimal operating expenses since they have fewer moving parts to maintain, and they are also very eco-friendly because they consume little or no fossil fuels (petrol or diesel). Lightweight materials such as carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic are used in modern electric vehicles, allowing them to run purely on electricity and avoid being classified as hybrids. For instance, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU), electric vehicle sales are expected to increase from 2.5 million in 2020 to 3.4 million in 2021 According to a CNBC report published in May 2020, electric vehicle production is expected to rise to at least 1.3 million this year, with the possibility of reaching 1.5 million based on market conditions. Therefore, the increasing production of electric vehicles drives the growth of the automotive lightweight material market. New product developments and compositions are gaining significant popularity in the automotive lightweight material market. Key players in the automotive lightweight materials market are focusing on developing new and innovative products to the market using lightweight materials such as carbon fiber, aluminum and replacing generic materials. For instance, in 2020, ESE Carbon Co., a US-based composites manufacturer launched a new carbon fiber wheel that was made with customized fiber positioning and custom presses to reduce waste and increase scalability. Also, in 2021, Italy-based Bucci Composites, a fabricator of composite components and systems for automobile, military, maritime, and industrial uses, announced that it had finished construction of a 22-inch carbon fiber automotive wheel rim with advanced features. In September 2019, Japanese chemical company, Teijin Limited acquired Benet Automotive for an undisclosed amount. Teijin will benefit from Benet's automotive composite technology and its well-proven supplier record. The deal served as a strong growth parameter to improve Teijin's solution growth capabilities as a product supply partner of automotive OEM customers in Europe. Benet automotive is a Czech manufacturer of components for the automotive industry. Major players in the automotive lightweight material market are BASF SE, Covestro AG, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Toray Industries Inc., ArcelorMittal, ThyssenKrupp AG, Novelis Inc., Alcoa Corporation, Stratasys Ltd., Owens Corning, Tata Steel, and POSCO. Europe was the largest region in the automotive lightweight material market in 2020. North America was the second-largest market in the automotive lightweight material market. The regions covered in the automotive lightweight material market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the automotive lightweight material market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global automotive lightweight materials market is segmented - 1) By Material Type: Metals, Composites, Plastics, Elastomer 2) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle 3) By Application: Body In White, Chassis And Suspension, Powertrain, Closures, Interiors, Others

Commercial Vehicle Market Definition

The commercial vehicles market consists of sales of commercial vehicles and related services by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that produce complete light trucks and utility vehicles such as light-duty vans, minivans, pick-up trucks and sports utility vehicles, and complete heavy-duty trucks, buses, coaches, heavy-duty motor homes and other special purposes heavy duty motor vehicles for highway use. A commercial vehicle is a motor vehicle that is designed to usually carry more than one tonne payload after seats, however of late many mini vehicles have been launched which carry weight above 500 kilos. Commercial vehicles are usually designed for the transportation of cargo and passengers comprising more than eight seats.

The automotive wheel market consists of sales of automotive wheels by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that manufacture automotive wheels. The wheel is an essential component of every vehicle. It counteracts all of the forces that the vehicle is subjected to during operation, balancing the entire weight of a vehicle. A spoke, rim, and hub are essential parts of an automobile wheel. It is responsible for turning, operating, and directing the direction and speed of the vehicle. The main material types of automotive wheel are steel, alloy, carbon fiber, and others. Steel wheels are constructed from an iron-carbon alloy. The alloy wheels refers to wheels cast from a mixture of aluminum which makes the tires light weight. Carbon fiber wheels are made of carbon fiber which reduce rotational inertia and combined mass of the vehicle. The different vehicle types include passenger vehicle, light commercial vehicle, heavy commercial vehicle and are available in various rim sizes such as 13"-15", 16"-18", 19"-21", above 21". The different classes of a vehicle include economy, mid-priced, luxury-priced and is implemented in various verticals such as original equipment and aftermarket. The global automotive wheel market is expected to grow from $29.37 billion in 2020 to $30.41 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The growth in the automotive wheel market is mainly due to the growing demand for vehicles fueled by growing urbanization. The market is expected to reach $44.28 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 9.8%. Growing vehicle production is expected to propel the growth of the automotive wheel market. The wheel is an important component of a car, and its demand is directly related to the automobile industry. The increased production of vehicles year by year will increase the demand for automotive wheels. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), the production of all vehicles increased from 18.03 million during January to March 2020 to 21.08 million during January to March 2021. Thus, the rising vehicle production is expected to boost the demand for automotive wheels during the forecast period. Advancements in technology are shaping the automotive wheels market. Major players operating in the sector of the automotive wheel are focused on developing technologically advanced solutions for automotive wheels to strengthen their position in the industry. For instance, in April 2021, Bucci Composites, a manufacturer of composite materials and structures for automotive, marine, aerospace, and industrial applications announced the completion of the construction of a 22-inch fully carbon fiber automotive wheel rim based on high-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM) technology. The process was optimized and the technology employed was of a high grade, resulting in significant cost savings while still meeting the production rates of the automobile sector. In December 2020, Wheel Pros, a US-based automotive aftermarket wheels manufacturer acquired TSW Alloy Wheels for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, TSW Alloy wheels provided a great opportunity for Wheel Pros to expand their customer relationships with new and exciting products. TSW Alloy Wheels is a US-based manufacturer of high-end luxury wheels for the automotive aftermarket. Major players in the automotive wheel market are IOCHPE Maxion, Superior Industries International, Accuride Corporation, Steel Strips Wheels, Hitachi Metals, Citic Dicastal, Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel, Borbet, Mangels Industrial, Mefro Wheels, Ronal Group, CLN Group, Wanfeng Auto Holding Group, Foshan Nanhai Zhongnan Aluminum Wheel Co, and Super Alloy Industries. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the automotive wheel market in 2020. The regions covered in the automotive wheel market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the automotive wheel market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The global automotive wheel market is segmented - 1) By Material: Steel, Alloy, Carbon Fiber, Others 2) By Vehicle Class: Economy, Mid-Priced, Luxury-Priced 3) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle 4) By Rim Size: 13-15", 16"-18", 19"-21", Above 21"

The automotive heat shield market consists of sales of automotive heat shields by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that manufacture automotive heat shields that are designed to absorb excessive heat by absorbing, reflecting, or dissipating the heat. A heat shield is expected to have high thermal resistance and high thermal emittance. The heat shield helps in protecting the parts from the heat and also deflecting them away or by absorbing them. The main types of automotive heat shields are metallic and non-metallic. Metallic materials include stainless steel, aluminum, and other alloys, whereas non-metallic materials used for manufacturing automotive heat shields include nylon and ceramics among others. The various types of automotive heat shields include single shell, double shell, and sandwich and are applied to exhaust system heat shield, turbocharger heat shield, under bonnet heat shield, engine compartment heat shield, under chassis. These heat shields are used in passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles and are sold through OEM and aftermarket channels to the customers. The global automotive heat shield market is expected to grow from $9.89 billion in 2020 to $11.82 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.5%. The growth in the automotive heat shield market is mainly due to growing demand for automotive equipment. The market is expected to reach $15.49 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 7%. The growing focus on heat shields made of lightweight material is contributing to the growth of the automotive heat shield market. This type of heat shield decreases the weight of the car and also improves its efficiency. A lightweight heat shield provides thermal protection and increases the overall performance of the car as compared to heavy material. According to the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewables Energy, a 10% reduction in vehicle weight can save up to 6-8% of fuel. The usage of lightweight components and efficient engines in one-quarter of the US fleet can save up to 5 billion gallons of fuel annually by 2030. Moreover, lightweight heat shields insulated with melamine foam can withstand up to 1000°F. Another type of heat shield made with a thin layer of hydrophobic melamine foam for spot heat fix is temperature rated to 800°F, the two heat shields are 98% reflective. The lightweight heat shield offering fuel efficiency and thermal protection is increasing focus on lightweight heatshield, which in turn driving the market for the automotive heat shield. The companies in the market are increasingly investing in soundproof heat shields. Soundproof heat shields are increasingly being used to meet some of the government rules for noise reduction. For instance, in 2019, Autoneum, a Swiss-based leading manufacturer in thermal insulation of vehicles and vehicle acoustics has come up with acoustic heat shields build from Autoneum RIMIC technology which reduces noise emission of the vehicle. It changes over the airborne sound into thermal energy and absorbs it. The heat shield can absorb high-frequency sounds ranging from 2-6 kHz. Several car manufacturers including BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Volvo among others are using these types of heat shields. In November 2020, Talbros Automotive Components Ltd., an India-based company that manufactures automotive & industrial gaskets signed a technical assistance agreement (TAA) with Sanwa Packing Industry Co. Ltd. for lightweight aluminum heat shields. The Nimbus product of the lightweight aluminum heat shield by Sanwa is the first aluminum light-weight heatshield for exhaust systems. This product will be a strong support to OEMs in building BS-VI products. Sanwa Packing Industry Co. Ltd. is a Japan-based company that manufactures gaskets, packing, and sealing devices. Major players in the automotive heat shield market are Autoneum, Carcoustics, Dana Incorporated, Elringklinger, Lydall, Morgan Advanced Materials, Tenneco, UGN, Covpress, DuPont, Federal-Mogul Corporation, Happich, Sumitomoriko, Talbros Automotive Components, Tuopu, Zhuzhou Times, and Zircotec. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the automotive heat shield market in 2020. Europe was the second-largest region in the automotive heat shield market. The regions covered in the automotive heat shield market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the automotive heat shield market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The global automotive heat shield market is segmented - 1) By Material Type: Metallic, Non-Metallic 2) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle 3) By Product Type: Single Shell, Double Shell, Sandwich 4) By Application: Exhaust System Heat Shield, Turbocharger Heat Shield, Under Bonnet Heat Shield, Engine Compartment Heat Shield, Under Chassis 5) By Sales Channel: OEM, Aftermarket

The cold chain market consists of sales of cold chain and related services by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that provides cold chain storage services. These services are used for the management and transportation of temperature-sensitive products through refrigeration, thermal packaging, and other methods. This plays a crucial role in temperature control for the perishable goods and assures the quality and health of the perishable goods to the final consumer across the distribution chain. The main types of cold chains are refrigerated warehousing and refrigerated transport. Refrigerated warehousing or cold storage is a place where temperature-controlled goods are cooled or stored to prevent it from decaying or not adhering to laws and regulations that apply to that item. Refrigerated transport or reefer freight is the vehicle transporting of products using a built-in refrigeration system that helps maintain a desired temperature throughout the transportation process. The various temperatures used in cold chain include frozen and chilled. Cold chain storage used in different sectors such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, food & beverages, chemical, others. The global cold chain market is expected to grow from $212.24 billion in 2020 to $239.67 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.93%. The growth is mainly due to the increased demand for cold chain logistics from the processed food sector and the pharmaceutical sector. The cold chain market is expected to reach $344.51 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 9.49%. Growing consumer demand for perishable foods contributed to the growth of the cold chain market in the historic period. The demand for perishable foods such as dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and meat is growing with the increasing urban population and changes in eating habits of the populace. Consumers are shifting towards to the purchase of perishable goods that have a long time until expiration owing to the nature of perishability. Developing markets in the Asia Pacific and Latin America are observing high demand for perishable food products. According to National Centre for Cold-chain Development, India has added about a million tons of cold storage capacity over the last three years and reached a total of 36.7 million tons in 2019. This can be connected to urbanization, changing tastes and decisions, and the rising disposable income of consumers in these countries. Thus, growing consumer demand for perishable foods supported the cold chain market. The high operational costs for cold chain could act as a restraint for the market in the forecast period. The operating costs include energy costs for electricity, real-estate costs, labor costs and others. For instance, according to Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) Cold Chain Index 2020, labor accounted for the largest share of expenses, at 46% in the North American refrigerated warehouse market. The high operational costs could hamper R&D expenditure by companies, thus impacting the cold chain market in the forecast period. Major companies operating in the cold chain market are continuously investing in automation solutions to survive in the competitive business environment. For instance, in January 2020, Kloosterboer, a Netherlands-based company engaged in providing innovative and sustainable solutions in the supply chain for temperature-controlled food products, invested in an automated and extremely sustainable reefer container terminal in its place in the port of Vlissingen. It was connected with 1020-reefer plugs and under the name of Kloosterboer container terminal Vlissingen. The container terminal was expected to be operational by mid-2020. The expectation is to process 250,000 TEU annually and was the first container terminal to use automatic cranes. In another instance, in 2020, US based cold chain provider FreezPak Logistics announced its plan to build a 140,000sq ft facility in New Jersey which will be equipped with an automated storage and retrieval system, using 12 robots to store and retrieve products. The new facility aims at speeding up the distribution process and cutting lead times for customers. In November 2019, US based temperature-controlled food distribution services provider, Americold realty trust, acquired Nova Cold Logistics for CAD $337 million (USD 278 million). The acquisition will help in extending the company position in Canada. Canada is a developing market with fragmented control of cold storage facilities. Nova Cold Logistics is a Canadian-based company that offers modern cold storage facilities and superior customer care. Major players in the cold chain market are Agro Merchants Group LLC, Americold Logistics, Lineage Logistics LLC, Nichirei Corporation, Burris Logistics Inc., Kloosterboer Group B.V., Henningsen Cold Storage, VersaCold Logistics, Cold Chain Technologies Inc., Hanson Logistics, Trenton Cold Storage, United States Cold Storage, Tippmann Group, Swire Cold Storage Ltd, and Nova Cold Logistics. North America was the largest region in the cold chain market in 2020. Asia Pacific region is projected to record fastest growth over the forecast period. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the cold chain market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The global cold chain market is segmented - 1) By Type: Refrigerated Warehousing, Refrigerated Transport 2) By Temperature Type: Frozen, Chilled 3) By Industry Vertical: Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Food & Beverages, Chemical, Others

Boat Building Market Definition

The boat building market consists of sales of new boats and related services by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that operate boatyards. Boatyards are fixed facilities with drydocks and fabrication equipment capable of building boats, including dinghies, hovercrafts, motorboats, rowboats, yachts, sailboats, and inflatable rubber boats. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in building boats. Boats are defined as watercraft not built-in shipyards and typically of the type suitable or intended for personal use, commercial use, and military use. This industry includes establishments that manufacture heavy-duty inflatable rubber or inflatable plastic boats.

The autonomous marine vehicles market consists of sales of autonomous marine vehicles. Autonomous marine vehicles are robotic equipment that travel below or on the surface of water, without requiring input from a human operator. The autonomous marine vehicles market is segmented into autonomous surface vehicles (which travel on the surface of the water) and autonomous underwater vehicles (which travel below the surface of the water). Autonomous marine vehicles are used for various purposes such as recording oceanographic data, imaging, navigation, communication, collision avoidance and propulsion. The autonomous marine vehicles market covered in this report is segmented by type into surface vehicle, underwater vehicle. The autonomous marine vehicles market is also segmented by application into military & defense, archeological, exploration, oil & gas, environmental protection and monitoring, search and salvage operations, oceanography and by technology into imaging, navigation, communication, collision avoidance, propulsion. The global autonomous marine vehicles market is expected to grow from $3.18 billion in 2020 to $3.43 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The autonomous marine vehicles market is expected to reach $5.1 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 10.4%. The autonomous marine vehicles market is being driven by a rise in hydrographic, oceanographic and environmental surveys conducted globally. A hydrographic survey measures, describes and maps features that can be found underwater. The main purpose of conducting these surveys is to produce navigational charts essential for safe transit of vessels. An oceanographic survey helps in the accurate understanding of marine and freshwater environments, for port and harbor development, wastewater and industrial outfalls, power plant intakes/outfalls and offshore disposals. An autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) provides an efficient method of undertaking a hydrographic survey, as it saves both cost and time. It is also flexible and convenient which allows for faster deployment for a number of survey requirements, from event surveys to large coastal surveys. For instance, according to the world’s first autonomous hydrographic survey, by 4D Ocean after the channel coastal observatory (CCO) commissioned it to carry out a hydrographic survey of the seabed that is offshore of Hurst Spit, Western Solent, with the help of a SeaRobotics ASV 2.5. The vulnerability of ships to cyber threats due to automation is a major restraint for the autonomous marine vehicles market. This is mainly because cyberspace and its associated infrastructure are vulnerable to a versatile range of risks coming from cyber threats and attacks. The use of automation which negates the need for human intervention on ships and in ports increases the chances of security breaches. A cyber-attack can misguide an autonomous ship to move in a different direction or move to a separate port, which can lead to misplacement and delay of goods and services. For example, container ship and supply vessel operator A.P. Moller-Maersk became a victim of a cyber-attack that resulted in a loss of around $250–300 million for the company. According to a survey by law firm Clyde & Co and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST), over two-third of marine industry executives surveyed from across the world fear that unmanned/autonomous ships present a greater cyber-security risk than traditional ships. Maritime drone swarming for better surveillance and investigation capabilities is an emerging trend in the autonomous marine vehicles market. Maritime drone swarms are a large group of underwater vehicles moving together for a particular purpose. The drone swarm has a wide range of capabilities in defence applications, since it is capable of performing surveillance and investigation tasks followed by defensive or offensive countermeasures. As the swarm works collectively to navigate through the underwater environment, it senses a wider area in a quick time by making use of a number of sensing techniques to build a comprehensive map of the environment. For instance, the European Union (EU) is currently funding a research project called Ocean2020 which will facilitate a combination of drones and unmanned submarines into swarms or fleet units. In another example, the US Navy's Undersea Warfare Center approved a grant of $78,000 for Aquabotix’s SwarmDiver technology to support the US Navy and allied vessels. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has regulations related to ballast water management in marine vehicles. Ballast water is defined as water that is pumped inside a marine vehicle in order to maintain safe operating conditions and operations. Regulation D-3 by the IMO requires that ballast water management systems which use active substances shall be approved in accordance with the specifications defined by the IMO. As per the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, active substances are those which include a virus or a fungus, having a general or specific action on or against harmful aquatic organisms or pathogens. Hence, regulations such as these would keep a check on manufacturers of ballast water management systems as well as the companies in the autonomous marine vehicles market. Major players in the autonomous marine vehicles market are Asv Global/ASV Unmanned Marine Systems, Atlas Elektronik, Teledyne Technologies, ECA Group, Sea Robotics Inc. The regions covered in the autonomous marine vehicles market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the autonomous marine vehicles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global autonomous marine vehicles market is segmented - 1) By Type: Surface Vehicle, Underwater Vehicle 2) By Application: Military & Defense, Archeological, Exploration, Oil & Gas, Environmental Protection And Monitoring , Search And Salvage Operations , Oceanography 3) By Technology: Imaging, Navigation, Communication, Collision Avoidance, Propulsion