Autonomous Shipping

Rolls-Royce and Finnish state-owned ferry operator Finferries have today successfully demonstrated the world’s first fully autonomous ferry in the archipelago south of the city of Turku, Finland, the company said in a press release.

Wärtsilä, the technology group, conducted a successful round of tests on its automated dock-to-dock solution.

UK has issued  version 2 of the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) UK Code of Practice, giving greater guidance on skills, training and vessel registration.  

The near-shore and inland workboat fleet is at the leading edge for autonomous vessel development

Reacting to what it calls “the fast pace of change” in the area of autonomous vessel, the UK has issued an updated version of its industry Code of Practice for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships

ABB has won its first marine automation system contract for a cruise ferry in China, after the technology package for Chinese-built Viking Line vessel has been extended to include the ABB Ability System 800xA.

Inauguration of Tycho Brahe and Aurora marks successful completion of a high-profile conversion project with ABB’s technology at its heart.

As a part of the NYK Group’s medium-term management plan “Staying Ahead 2022 with Digitalization and Green”

RH Marine says it has started a 3 year research in order to let ships sail autonomously in a safe way.

Mining companies must forge new ties with partners from customers to governments as they pursue innovation and compete for talent with technology giants

As part of the ongoing strategy to prepare its EnergySail and Aquarius MRE for commercial release, Eco Marine Power (EMP) unveiled further details of its automated control and monitoring systems. 

The US Navy is seeking maritime industry's input as it proposed a medium unmanned surface vehicle (MUSV).