Tag: automation

The Facilitation Committee met in person at IMO Headquarters in London for its forty-eighth session (FAL 48) from 8 to 12 April 2024, where various issues were discussed. 

Zero USV, developed through a partnership between Marine AI and MSubs, is introducing the world's first fully autonomous uncrewed surface vessel (USV) fleet.

President Yoon Suk Yeol attended the opening ceremony of Korea's first automated terminal on April 5, at Busan New Port, marking a significant step in South Korea's shipping and logistics sector.

Caterpillar Marine has collaborated Serco Inc. to advance the use of autonomous vessels for naval applications, capable of one-year runtime without human intervention.

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.

Norwegian 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.

Bureau Veritas published a whitepaper, in which describes different degrees of automation through two key factors: the degree of automation and the degree of control. 

Port 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.

You 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?

According 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.