Autonomous navigation system achieves 15% less fuel use
AVIKUS has reportedly demonstrated a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 15% during operations on a 325,000-ton Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC), using an autonomous control system.
Read moreAVIKUS has reportedly demonstrated a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 15% during operations on a 325,000-ton Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC), using an autonomous control system.
Read moreNorwegian Electric Systems (NES) has been contracted by Tersan Shipyard to act as system integrator and supply a number of technologies to the four autonomous, zero-emission ferries that will operate the Lavik-Oppedal crossing on the northwest coast of Norway.
Read moreBureau Veritas published a whitepaper, in which describes different degrees of automation through two key factors: the degree of automation and the degree of control.
Read morePort of Kapellskär has welcomed the new Finnlines vessel with brand new technology. The port now offers automooring using vacuum pads, as well as next generation onshore power connections. This makes mooring more efficient and improves the sustainability.
Read moreYou know ancient ships with rows and sails and Victorian steamships. You know that some modern ships run on methanol and ammonia. But do you know what MASS are?
Read moreAccording to Korean news agencies, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has developed the world's first laser high-speed welding robot for the maritime sector, aiming to increase the productivity of constructing LNG carriers.
Read moreDNV has approved an AI-based autonomous navigation system by granting a design verification report (DVR), during Gastech 2023.
Read moreNic Gardner, a marine Technology Analyst at Thetius, discusses process automation and its various forms that are used in the marine industry.
Read moreOn August 14th, Evergreen Marine Corp. (EMC) held an official opening ceremony for the newly built fully-automated container terminal, Terminal 7, at Kaohsiung Port.
Read moreMercuria 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.
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