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Autonomous inland ship links Rotterdam terminals

Autonomous inland ship links Rotterdam terminals

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 12, 2026 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Inland navigation, Maritime research, Navigation, News, Ports, Shipping

This week, the Port of Rotterdam formed the setting for a significant milestone in the development of autonomous sailing. During a demonstration, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and partners within the European MAGPIE project showed how an inland vessel can sail...
RAD launches remote control for existing propulsion systems

RAD launches remote control for existing propulsion systems

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 2, 2026 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Navigation, News, Ship propulsion, Shipping

RAD has launched the RAD Autonomy Core designed to make vessels remotely controllable. Built to integrate with existing propulsion and onboard systems, the Autonomy Core provides a practical pathway to advanced marine autonomy, without compromising on safety or...
IMO adopts first global Code for autonomous ships

IMO adopts first global Code for autonomous ships

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 1, 2026 | Autonomous operation, Maritime regulations, Navigation, News, Shipping

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a new International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code). It was adopted at the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) in London. The Code starts on a voluntary basis....
ZeroUSV and Manor Marine partner on UK-built USVs

ZeroUSV and Manor Marine partner on UK-built USVs

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 15, 2026 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

ZeroUSV, a designer and manufacturer of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), has made a strategic investment in multidisciplinary shipyard, Manor Marine. The move is to accelerate the production of its high-tech, UK-designed and built, Oceanus class autonomous vessels....
AiP for TKMS’ autonomous unmanned watercraft

AiP for TKMS’ autonomous unmanned watercraft

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 11, 2026 | Autonomous operation, Classification/inspection, Digitalisation, Maritime research, News, Ship design

TKMS is developing underwater autonomous unmanned watercraft for which DNV has now granted an approval in principle (AiP). The scalable demonstrator, measuring 25 x 7 metres, is scheduled to set sail for the first time in 2026 and will be tested in specially developed...
Dutch navy unveils unmanned maritime vision

Dutch navy unveils unmanned maritime vision

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 4, 2026 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Navy, News

Unmanned systems are a decisive means of preventing a conflict or winning a fight. That is why the Netherlands Naval Command (CZSK) is now presenting a “Future Vision Maritime Uncrewed”. Technological developments mean that the navy will look different by 2035. In the...
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