Case Study: Unmanned hydrographic survey operations for higher quality data collection & increased safety

SPONSORED CONTENT: Deep BV has upgraded a survey vessel with an SM300 autonomy system that enables unmanned and reduced-crew configurations, as well as shoreside remote-helm and payload control. DEEP’S OBJECTIVES: To improve

Japan to trial world’s first ship-based CO2 capture system

The idea of using on-board carbon capture to reduce CO2 emissions from ships is starting to move beyond the realms of theoretical speculation. A project backed by the Maritime Bureau of Japan’s

DNV GL says remote in-water surveys using ROV are a world first

Classification society DNV GL reports that it has carried out the world’s first in-water remote ship surveys, using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). In-water bottom surveys using ROVs have now been carried

The first of two mobile harbor cranes is offloaded at the Port of Savannah’s Ocean TerminalThe first of two mobile harbor cranes is offloaded at the Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal

Port and Harbor Cranes Expand Shipping Capabilities

OnWatch Scout’s Crane Connection Future development plans include extension of the OnWatch Scout capability beyond cargo and load handling cranes to include hatch covers, deck machinery and other critical equipment and systems. 

ClassNK releases “Digital Smart Ship” guidance

New “Guidelines for Digital Smart Ship” released by class society ClassNK set out the procedures to obtain new class notations for ships with advanced digital technology. The guidelines are part of the

New turn-key service supports shipowner lay up requirements

London-headquartered survival and safety solutions specialist Survitec is now offering a service aimed at ensuring CO2 low pressure (LP) firefighting systems are correctly deactivated when ships enter lay-up. The turn-key CO2 LP

J-ENG books multiple orders for new UEC42LSH engines

In a reminder that there are more than two players in the large two-stroke engine sector, Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) reports it has booked a total of six orders for its UEC42LSH

Schottel wins repeat Mystic Cruises pump jets order

Spay, Germany, based propulsion specialist Schottel has won a contract to supply state-of-the-art pump jets for five additional expedition cruise ships (with option to include a sixth) for Portuguese-based company Mystic Cruises.

Kongsberg pushes ahead on digitalization

Kongsberg is combining Kongsberg Digital’s two maritime divisions, its Maritime Digital Solutions unit and its Maritime Simulation hub, into one brand: Digital Ocean. It says the combination will enabling the synergies required

Japan’s e5 Lab to develop standard series of electric ships

Tokyo-headquartered e5 Lab Inc. has started developing standard models for a series of electrically powered vessels called ROBOSHIP along with an integrated system called the ROBOSHIP BOX, that brings together telecommunications, the

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