While you, the player, will do most of the active exploration, you can ass settlers to 'Explorer' roles by giving them a Boat and setting a patrol route or specific resource nodes to visit. They will automatically travel to designated areas, collect floating debris, or even trade with other settlements if a Trading Post is established. This role is best suited for settlers with good 'Navigation' or 'Scouting' skills. Equipping them with a faster boat can increase their efficiency. This frees you up for more complex tasks while still ensuring passive resource acquisition from distant areas.
