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Autonomous navigation for forty HMM vessels

Autonomous navigation for forty HMM vessels

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 16, 2026 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Navigation, News, Shipping

Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialised autonomous navigation subsidiary, has signed a landmark agreement with HMM, South Korea’s national carrier, to supply its AI-based autonomous navigation solution HiNAS Control to forty vessels. This agreement represents the largest...
Hefring and SEA.AI launch AI-enhanced vision tech

Hefring and SEA.AI launch AI-enhanced vision tech

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 30, 2025 | Digitalisation, Navigation, News, Shipping

Hefring Marine and SEA.AI are partnering to integrate collision avoidance technology with advanced vessel operations intelligence. The integration of both systems offers maritime operators a comprehensive framework for vessel safety and performance enhancement....
Autonomous navigation for forty HMM vessels

MARIN: Remote-controlled ships still require crew

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 22, 2025 | Digitalisation, Inland navigation, Maritime research, Navigation, News, Shipping

MARIN sees opportunities for safe navigation with reduced crew levels on remotely controlled vessels, but stresses that a qualified person must remain on board to take over control if the data connection fails. This conclusion follows from research conducted by MARIN...
ABB trials new DP2 functionality on DEME’s new WTIV

ABB trials new DP2 functionality on DEME’s new WTIV

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 12, 2025 | Navigation, News, Offshore wind, Ship propulsion

ABB’s dynamic positioning class 2 (DP2) control solution has passed sea trials on board DEME’s newbuild wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Norse Wind. The solution enhances operational safety and decision making, and eliminates standby mode. ABB was able to...
Augmented reality at sea – A PhD journey into maritime collaboration

Augmented reality at sea – A PhD journey into maritime collaboration

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 10, 2025 | Digitalisation, Maritime research, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

From the magazine – Good teamwork is essential for safe and efficient maritime operations like ship navigation, port construction, or offshore maintenance. Miscommunication can lead to serious incidents. The challenge explored during my PhD is how to improve the...
Chart plotter mishap results in grounding

Chart plotter mishap results in grounding

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 26, 2025 | Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Always have a proper passage plan and appropriate scale charts warns The Nautical Insitute in a new Mars Report. In the incident described, a fishing vessel grounded after setting a course using just a chart plotter. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
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