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DSME puts welding collaborative robots into field

The Korean shipbuilder expects the robots to reduce work preparation time by 60% and improve productivity Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) said on Monday that it developed a collaborative robot, or cobot, that welds pipes in …
Jan 10, 2023 / Curious

MOL and MELTIN Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Introduce Remotely Controlled Robots in Ocean Shipping Business

TOKYO - Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and MELTIN MMI Co., Ltd. (MELTIN) on Monday (Aug 25) announced the signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) for installation of remotely controlled robots in ocean shipping operations, including vessels, …
Aug 25, 2021 / Vessels

Ocean Infinity selects DNV’s ShipManager for innovative robotic vessels

Ocean Infinity, a leading marine robotics and deep sea data acquisition company, is implementing ShipManager fleet management software for 17 new robotic ships and additional autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).Ocean Infinity will implement …
Jun 1, 2021 / Curious

Ocean Infinity Adds World's Largest Marine Robotic Vessels to its Armada Fleet

Ocean Infinity is excited to announce plans for the next phase of its Armada fleet of robotic vessels with a signed contract for eight 78-metre, optionally crewed robotic vessels.Designed for today's tasks but with tomorrow's in mind, these …
Nov 23, 2020 / Vessels

Shell and Ocean Infinity Collaborate to Provide Uncrewed Seep Hunting Capability

Shell and offshore robotic ship operator Ocean Infinity have signed a joint development agreement to combine expertise and assets to execute multiclient seep hunter projects.Shell and offshore robotic ship operator Ocean Infinity have signed a joint …
Nov 18, 2020 / Curious

The Robot Ship Set to Cross the Atlantic and Change the World

The blocky, 36-foot-long, yellow- and white-striped vessel bobbing off the coast of the United Kingdom sure doesn’t look like much. But Maxlimer just might be the most important ship in the world right now. Maxlimer is totally robotic. And it’s …
Aug 28, 2019 / Curious

Sea Machines and MARAD Enter into Agreement to Demonstrate Capabilities of Autonomous Tech Installed Aboard an MSRC Spill-Response Vessel

Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has entered into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) to demonstrate the ability of Sea Machines’ autonomous technology in increasing the safety, …
Jul 24, 2019 / Curious

Lauritzen Bulkers and CLIIN collaborate on robots to clean cargo holds (Video)

J. Lauritzen has been working closely with high tech engineers CLIIN to develop a robot that can clean the hold of a dry bulk ship. The robots were developed in close collaboration, using a trial and error approach. The benefits of the robots …
May 28, 2019 / Curious