by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 23, 2022 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Shipping
SeaShuttle, an ambitious project to build two hydrogen-powered, remotely controlled and autonomous-ready container ships for delivery by 2025, has secured NOK 150 million (EUR 15 million) in funding from Norwegian state enterprise ENOVA. The vessels are planned to...
by Mariska Buitendijk | May 9, 2022 | Autonomous operation, News, Ports
The Port of Rotterdam has issued a market consultation with a view to the use of autonomous/remote controlled floating fire-fighting units. Should the information received confirm such vessels are a good option, it could lead to a tender procedure. The Port of...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 11, 2022 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Heavy lift, Maritime research, News, Offshore
Palfinger has won a ten-year framework agreement to develop and implement remotely operated cranes. In total, the company will supply six electric cranes for four platforms of Aker BP in Norway. Palfinger is to equip Aker BP’s new installations with state-of-the...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 16, 2022 | Classification/inspection, Maritime regulations, Navigation, News, Shipping
Bureau Veritas has granted type approval to Sea Machines’ commercial wireless remote-control helm system. It means that the wireless control technology embedded in both Sea Machines’ systems has undergone rigorous third-party testing and certification to meet...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 28, 2022 | Autonomous operation, Inland navigation, Navigation, News, Shipping
RenssenDriessen Shipbuilding has begun construction of ten semi-autonomous ships. The vessels, named “River Drones” by the undisclosed Belgian owner, are suitable for dry cargo and containers and will be operated from the Seafar Control Centre in Antwerp,...
