Tag: automation

In 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.

Martek Marine has been awarded a ground breaking 2-year Remotely Piloted Aircraft Services contract from the EMSA. The chosen specification of drones under the EMSA contract are of compact design, making them extremely manoeuvrable in addition to having the ability to start and land vertically from both shore and vessels.

Wärtsilä is making an important step towards more automated procedures, such as docking, and eventually fully autonomous vessel manoeuvring. SmartPredict, the company's new launch, is designed to provide safer and more efficient vessel operations by reducing risks.

The maritime sector is undergoing significant transformation. To enhance Singapore’s hub port competitiveness, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is leveraging technology to help maritime companies innovate and move into new growth areas.

Siemens has announced that its scope of supply for APM Terminals MedPort Tangier includes the electrical and automation systems as well as the engineering and commissioning of 32 automated stacking cranes deployed in 16 intelligent yard blocks, which will be delivered in cooperation with innovative crane manufacturer Hans Künz GmbH, Austria.

GE Marine Solutions has announced the launch of a new technology solution which comprises two standalone products both integrated into one package or used independently with third-party technologies on board vessels.

Rolls-Royce anticipates that the first commercial vessel to navigate entirely by itself could be a harbor tug or a ferry designed to carry cars the short distance across the mouth of a river or a fjord and that it or similar ships will be in commercial operation within the next few years.

The Port of Gothenburg has said that the new warehouse that is being constructed by Prologis on behalf of Logent at the Port of Gothenburg Logistics Park will be largely automated. The planned robotic automation solution will increase capacity by 50-75 per cent.

Kongsberg Maritime technology has been chosen for installation aboard Australian cruise line Scenic Cruises' new ice class cruise ship which is currently under construction at Uljanik Shipyard in Croatia, with delivery expected during 2018.