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Palfinger to supply remotely operated cranes for Aker BP’s offshore platforms

Palfinger to supply remotely operated cranes for Aker BP’s offshore platforms

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...
Sea Machines obtains first Bureau Veritas type approval for wireless remote helm control systems

Sea Machines obtains first Bureau Veritas type approval for wireless remote helm control systems

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...
Belgian shipowner orders ten semi-autonomous ships with RensenDriessen Shipbuilding

Belgian shipowner orders ten semi-autonomous ships with RensenDriessen Shipbuilding

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,...
DNV publishes recommended practice for remote control operations in shipping

DNV publishes recommended practice for remote control operations in shipping

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 29, 2021 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Maritime regulations, News

Classification society DNV has introduced the shipping industry’s first competence standard for vessel remote control centre operators (RCCOs). It is supported by a recommended practice with a certification scheme for RCCOs. Together, they provide a framework for...
Uncrewed surface vessel to sail to the North Sea from Rotterdam for the first time

Uncrewed surface vessel to sail to the North Sea from Rotterdam for the first time

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 11, 2021 | Autonomous operation, News, Offshore, Offshore wind

Fugro’s Blue Essence, an offshore certified uncrewed surface vessel (USV) with an electric remotely operated vehicle, will begin its first project in the Netherlands. The vessel is controlled from an onshore remote operations centre via a satellite connection and is...
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