Five of the world's largest ocean carriers intend to create an association to pave the way for "digitalization, standardization and interoperability" in the container shipping industry.
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.
On 8 November, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority signed a contract to commence operations with Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles to investigate the containers lost from the YM Efficiency.
