On the occasion of the Day of the Seafarer, Frank Coles, CEO of Transas, talks about the impact of the digital technologies on seafarers' role and welfare. Mr. Coles suggests that digitalization and automation will transform the industry by enhancing safety, but these are not enough to solve all safety-related problems, as crews with right skills and training is what the sector really needs.
Read moreAn entire Norwegian fjord was recently designated as an official test bed for autonomous shipping by the Norwegian Coastal Authority. It is the first coastal area in the world officially dedicated to the development of technology for autonomous ships.
Read moreThe video consists of a timelapse showing the construction of the maritime's industry first automated shoreside robotic charging arm. They are part of ABB's electrification of the HH Ferries vessels, creating the largest battery powered vessels of their type.
Read moreNavis announced that Qingdao New Qianwan Container Terminal Co., Ltd, Asia’s first fully automated terminal, successfully implemented the Navis N4 terminal system, under phase one of its larger automation project, to leverage advanced functionality for automated equipment, including optimized scheduling and dispatching, and analytics.
Read moreHøglund Marine Automation announced that has secured two contracts to supply automation systems for an LNG bunker vessel operated by Bernhard Schulte, and two chemical tankers for Sirius Shipping. The systems include the power management system, and additional systems that manage interactions between the ship machinery systems, and the cargo plant.
Read moreThe newly-built Victoria International Container Terminal, at Webb Dock East in the Port of Melbourne, was named Smart Infrastructure Project of the year. The project was recognized for the significance of automation at Australia’s largest container port, improving operational efficiency and the ability to service larger capacity vessels.
Read moreThe Port of Hamburg has introduced the first fully-automatic system for monitoring reefer containers, at the C. Steinweg terminal, multi-purpose cargo handling facility. The CTAS Reefer System records, notifies and processes all data, regarding normal functioning, temperature, humidity and other parameters, fully automatically.
Read moreRolls-Royce recently announced that it has signed a deal with Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven to supply its innovative automatic crossing system, for two new ferries being built for Norwegian ferry company FosenNamsos Sjø.
Read moreRolls-Royce and Tampere University of Technology, in Finland, have announced a strategic partnership to develop and test the technology to support systems necessary for autonomous navigation, enabling the first generation of autonomous ships.
Read moreIn the future, autonomous ships may have a central role to play in Blue Denmark. In cooperation with the DTU, the Danish Maritime Authority has developed a pre-analysis that is intended as an inspiration for possible projects that may support the development of autonomous ships.
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