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Houlder collaborates on autonomous vessel project with Maritime and Coastguard Agency
As the first large autonomous vessel review work commissioned by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), the project marks a watershed moment for smart shipping.The review work has been a collaboration with Robosys, an advanced robotics technology …
May 30, 2022 / Curious
DB Schenker plans to operate a zero-emission autonomous coastal container feeder for Ekornes ASA in Norway
DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics providers, has revealed plans to operate an innovative zero-emission coastal container feeder in Norway. The fully electric vessel has a unique design, making it the first of its kind in the …
May 5, 2022 / Curious
China's first self-developed autonomous container ship delivered for operation
On April 22, China's first self-developed 300TEU container ship "ZHI FEI" was officially delivered and put into operation in Qingdao Port, Shandong. The ship was put into operation by Shandong Port Group on the route from Qingdao Port to Dongjiakou, …
Apr 26, 2022 / Vessels
Harbor Tug Developed by Keppel O&M Receives First ABS Autonomous Notation
A remotely operated harbor tug developed by Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) is the first in the world to receive the ABS Autonomous Notation.Already the holder of the first-ever ABS Remote-Control Navigation Notation, the 32-meter tug, …
Apr 12, 2022 / Curious
Keppel O&M completes autonomous vessel development and achieves several ‘firsts’
First vessel in the world to receive Autonomous and Remote-Control Navigation Notations from ABS classification societyFirst Singapore-flagged vessel to receive the Smart (Autonomous) Notation from MPAFirst tug in South Asia that can be remotely …
Apr 7, 2022 / Curious
ABS Awards AIP to Smart Maritime Autonomous Vessel Technology
AIP is the Latest Stage in Landmark Project from ST Engineering, POSH, M1 Limited and ABSABS has awarded Approval in Principle (AIP) to technology in an autonomous tug project from ST Engineering, POSH and M1 Limited.The Smart Maritime Autonomous …
Sep 27, 2021 / Vessels
HHI Group's In-House Venture No. 1 Avikus Becomes Korea's First Company to Successfully Demonstrate Fully Autonomous Navigation
Avikus, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Group's newly established subsidiary specialized in autonomous navigation technology, became Korea's first company to succeed in fully autonomous navigation of a ship.Avikus announced that it successfully …
Jun 22, 2021 / Vessels
Crowley Completes First U.S. Design for Fully Electric Tug (Video)
Electric Tug Design Features Autonomous TechnologyCrowley Engineering Services has completed the design of the first fully electric U.S. tugboat with autonomous technology — providing operators a sustainable and high-performing solution for ship …
Apr 20, 2021 / Vessels
ClassNK begins joint investigative research with Sompo Japan on risk assessment of autonomous ships
Tokyo – Leading classification society ClassNK has begun joint investigative research with Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Sompo Japan) on risk assessment of autonomous ships.Global efforts are accelerating toward the practical …
Mar 26, 2021 / Curious
Two autonomous electric Ro-Ro vessels driven by SCHOTTEL
SCHOTTEL has been awarded a contract to deliver SCHOTTEL EcoPellers and PumpJets for two new autonomous RoRo ships. They will be operated by ASKO Maritime AS, Norway’s largest grocery wholesaler, and built at Cochin Shipyard (CSL) in India. Both …
Jan 13, 2021 / Curious