Kongsberg Maritime has signed its first contract for a state-of-the-art ROV launch & recovery system (LARS), specifically designed to handle remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from unmanned vessels.
“Smart helmet” technology, as worn by this engineer, enables engineers to inspect materials remotely to minimize people gathering while ensuring sustainability of company operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
While some port communities seized the opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution and developed into full-fledged ‘smart’ ports, many others have barely grasped the essentials of digitalisation.
