Topic: Autonomous shipping

Type approval for laser-based dynamic positioning system

DNV GL has granted type approval for Wärtsilä’s SceneScan position reference system. It is the world’s first laser-based targetless relative dynamic positioning (DP) reference system that can work without the need for pre-placed positioning targets. Without...Read more

12-02-2020|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

Real-life Testing of Intelligent Harbour Tug in Singapore

Following the installation of a first-of-its-kind Dynamic Positioning (DP) system onboard the harbour tug PSA Polaris, trials are now being carried out in the Port of Singapore under real-world conditions. The tests are part of...Read more

08-11-2019|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

IBM to Build ‘Brains’ of Autonomous Research Vessel Mayflower

A global consortium led by marine research organisation ProMare is building an unmanned, fully-autonomous ship. It is to cross the Atlantic on the fourth centenary of the original Mayflower voyage in September 2020. IBM systems,...Read more

22-10-2019|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

Arnout Damen: ‘Small Ship Types Can Be Autonomous in the Near Future’

Damen Shipyards’ vessels are equipped with 10,000 to 15,000 sensors, the data of which the shipbuilder now seeks to use to improve vessel connectivity. Chief Commercial Officer Arnout Damen sees this as a big step...Read more

17-10-2019|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk