Tag: autonomous ships

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) has successfully tested an autonomous navigation system onboard one of their RORO vessels, under the MEGURI 2040 Fully Autonomous Ship Project (MEGURI2040). 

Wärtsilä ANCS, has delivered to Seaspan, the autonomous SmartDock capabilities to the seas. This delivery marks a significant step towards autonomous docking and undocking operations, making maritime activities safer and more efficient.

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?

Orca AI is set to continue its collaboration with NYK Group subsidiary MTI and partners in the second development stage of the MEGURI2040 project for the development of autonomous ships, administered by the Nippon Foundation.

USV AS has contracted Astilleros Gondán shipyard to build an unmanned surface vessel (USV), capable of significantly reducing emissions and operating expenses compared to conventional vessels utilised for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) work.

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has reportedly achieved an important industry breakthrough by successfully demonstrating autonomous vessel navigation from South Korea to Taiwan.

The 107th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107) made further progress on the development of a non-mandatory goal-based instrument regulating the operation of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) expected to be adopted by 2025.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its Samsung Autonomous Ship (SAS) Autonomous Navigation System and SVESSEL Communication System.

The 107th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107), 31 May to 9 June 2023, adopted new requirements in order to improve safety, including new mandatory requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches, and new mandatory requirements for ventilation of totally enclosed lifeboats.

Kongsberg Maritime has successfully completed the autonomous operation of Eidsvaag Pioner, a coastal cargo ship, in Norway.