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ABS and HD Hyundai step up autonomous sailing projects

ABS and HD Hyundai step up autonomous sailing projects

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 11, 2023 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Maritime research, Navigation, News, Shipping

ABS and HD Hyundai have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to continue working together on autonomous projects. Together they want to expand the development of autonomous navigation technology into critical vessel machinery and safety systems. Building on...
Bosman Shipping takes first step towards autonomous sailing

Bosman Shipping takes first step towards autonomous sailing

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 28, 2022 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Inland navigation, Navigation, News, Shipping

Bosman Shipping Group has signed a contract with SEAFAR. In the second quarter of 2023, the Progres will be equipped with SEAFAR’s technology and Shipping Technology’s Autonomous Lane Assist. SEAFAR is a company that offers services to operate unmanned and...
VSTEP makes maritime simulations accessible from home

VSTEP makes maritime simulations accessible from home

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 9, 2022 | Maritime education/training/careers, Navigation, News, Shipping

VSTEP has launched the Early Access version of its latest maritime simulator NAUTIS Home. This simulator makes ship simulation available from anywhere. ‘Simulation-based training is essential when it comes to improving the safety, efficiency and sustainability...
Captain Beaumaiden loses licence for two years after causing grounding

Captain Beaumaiden loses licence for two years after causing grounding

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 15, 2022 | Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping

The Maritime Disciplinary Court of the Netherlands has suspended the licence of the former captain of the Beaumaiden for two years. This vessel grounded in October 2021, after the captain had consumed alcohol and left the bridge unattended for four hours. On Monday 18...
How ABB’s braking system automates a cruise ship’s emergency stops

How ABB’s braking system automates a cruise ship’s emergency stops

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 8, 2022 | Digitalisation, Navigation, News, Passenger ships, Ship propulsion, Shipping

The world’s largest cruise ship Wonder of the Seas is also the first ship in the world to feature the new ABB Ability Marine Braking Assistance. Designed for safe and smooth emergency stops, the automatic braking system is the result of collaboration between the...
Bridge resource management gone wrong: VLCC hits buoy and almost collides with anchored ship

Bridge resource management gone wrong: VLCC hits buoy and almost collides with anchored ship

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 31, 2022 | Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Effective bridge resource management (BRM) should be a working culture, a safety habit that is embraced and practiced by all navigating officers, says The Nautical Institute. Its latest Mars report provides an example of how not to do it. In it, a VLCC collided with a...
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