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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
One of the world’s most technologically advanced bulk carrier features Wärtsilä hybrid and solar energy solution
The technology group Wärtsilä has completed the installation and commissioning of a unique hybrid power system combined with a PV solar energy system in collaboration with Marfin Management and Solbian, onboard a bulk carrier vessel, making it one of …
Dec 21, 2021 / Vessels
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
Vard Delivers World’s First Electric & Autonomous Container Ship to Yara
Norwegian shipbuilding firm Vard said Friday it had delivered the Yara Birkeland - the vessel that will be the world’s first all-electric autonomous container ship - to its owners Yara International.Vard was tasked with building a vessel prepared for …
Nov 30, 2020 / Vessels