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Fugro adds another Blue Essence USV to its fleet

Fugro adds another Blue Essence USV to its fleet

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 31, 2024 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, News, Offshore, Survey

Fugro has expanded its 12-metre Blue Essence uncrewed surface vessel (USV) fleet with the addition of Fugro Vaquita. The latest Blue Essence has earned Category 0 approval from the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA), the highest level of approval for autonomous...
Port of Rotterdam launches remote-controlled drone project

Port of Rotterdam launches remote-controlled drone project

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 14, 2023 | Digitalisation, News, Ports, Shipping

For the first time, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has received authorisation to test a drone that is controlled from the Command & Control Centre in the Harbour Coordination Centre of the Harbour Master Division. The actual drone will take off 40 kilometres away...
[VIDEO] Van Oord acquires second autonomous survey vessel

[VIDEO] Van Oord acquires second autonomous survey vessel

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 19, 2021 | Autonomous operation, Dredging, News, Survey

After the successful deployment of its first unmanned (autonomous) survey vessel last year, Van Oord has ordered a second one. The first vessel is mainly used in inland water, but for the second vessel, the company is researching deployment in near-shore operations....
RINA performs first statutory and class surveys with remote technology

RINA performs first statutory and class surveys with remote technology

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 12, 2020 | News

RINA has carried out its first statutory and associated class intermediate surveys with the use of live streaming remote technologies. The ship involved was the bulk carrier Cielo di Gaspesie, owned by the d’Amico Group. On completion, the Liberian International Ship...
Bureau Veritas to conduct remote vessel surveys from Rotterdam

Bureau Veritas to conduct remote vessel surveys from Rotterdam

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 10, 2020 | News

The ability to deliver Bureau Veritas classification services without a surveyor being physically present on the ship is now a reality. The organisation’s first remote survey centre is part of the marine operations team in Rotterdam. ‘The remote service...
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