Tag: automation

DNV has approved an AI-based autonomous navigation system by granting a design verification report (DVR), during Gastech 2023. 

Nic Gardner, a marine Technology Analyst at Thetius, discusses process automation and its various forms that are used in the marine industry.

On August 14th, Evergreen Marine Corp. (EMC) held an official opening ceremony for the newly built fully-automated container terminal, Terminal 7, at Kaohsiung Port.

Mercuria announced its partnership with ÈTA Shipping, to build six initial (and ten optional) vessels designed for maximum efficiency, with construction undertaken by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering Co.

The design of a pioneering, fully autonomous ship framework has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS.

In a recently published report, World Maritime University studies and presents 10 trends influencing global commercial shipping.

The 107th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107) made further progress on the development of a non-mandatory goal-based instrument regulating the operation of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) expected to be adopted by 2025.

Hurtigruten Norway has unveiled the plans for its first zero-emission ship which combines multiple technologies and renewable energy solutions to be as eco-friendly as possible. 

Kongsberg Maritime successfully completed a live trial of the autonomous operation of vessel Zulu 4 in Bornem, Belgium. 

According to Allianz Safery and Shipping report 2023, decarbonization of shipping is now well underway, but the pace of these efforts is influenced by range of factors, including green technology, regulation and market forces.