Tag: automation

As the new reality calls for social distancing measures, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold all its meetings virtually until the end of 2020.

Representatives from flag, coastal and port authorities from China, Denmark, Finland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, and Singapore launched the MASSPorts initiative. 

Sea Machines Robotics has partnered with Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) and the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD)’s Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) Program to bring education about autonomous marine systems into the MMA curriculum.

A group of Norwegian OSV operators, with DNV GL as facilitator, has started a joint project to reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency, competitive clout and safety through digital transformation.

The Qingdao Port Automatic Terminal Phase II is closer to full operation after the two berths 107# and 108# passed the pre-acceptance inspection for port opening, on 8 July. 

The General Secretary of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Kitack Lim, highlighted the importance of digitalization, big data, and new technologies such as artificial intelligence on enabling the post-COVID recovery.

ABS joined forces with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to deliver Korea's first end-to-end 3D model-based Class process, encompassing engineering and survey.

A consortium is testing the use of digital automatic coupling (DAC) on freight cars, an initiative meant to increase hinterland connectivity and efficiency.

The Xiamen Container Terminal Group announced that the port of Xiamen will be the first port in China as its operations will be digitalized, using the Internet-of-Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G.

The first uncrewed yacht vessel designed has been launched, based on new technologies and reducing the environmental impact of superyacht operations.