Tag: autonomous ships

Ship autonomy tests show that a range of technologies can do the job, but clear definitions of different levels of automation, standards and regulations are urgently needed. Free from the burden of day to day commercial manoeuvring, industry alliance One Sea has the clarity of vision to guide shipping to its digital destiny.

The British Ports Association announced the launch of a new initiative looking at the implications of autonomous shipping for UK ports and exploring what the future developments of shipping will mean for the sector. The initiative includes a call for evidence from interested parties.

Representatives from flag, coastal and port authorities from China, Denmark, Finland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, and Singapore launched the MASSPorts initiative. 

The first uncrewed yacht vessel designed has been launched, based on new technologies and reducing the environmental impact of superyacht operations.

Puglia Region, recently gave its approval for the "Marin" (Remote integrated naval environmental monitoring) initiative, with a total investment of over € 6 million on three years duration.

The largest commercial shipbuilder in India Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Kochi signed contracts for construction and supply of two autonomous electric ferries for ASKO Maritime AS, Norway.

A consortium of maritime companies revealed the concept design of an Autonomous Guard Vessel (AGV) which will boost the offshore industry as well as require lower operating costs due to no crew being required.

Many companies are taking part in Designing the Future of Full Autonomous Ship Project (DFFAS Project) which aims to realize a domestic coastal shipping business supported by crewless maritime autonomous surface ships. 

The Head of Regulatory and Public Affairs at ABB Marine & Ports, Captain Eero Lehtovaara, stresses the important role of digitalization in the industry by helping seafarers and improving safety standards.

Marubeni Corporation, Tryangle, Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding and the City of Yokosuka shake their hands in order to develop and test autonomous ship technology.