Wärtsilä says it has taken a major step towards realizing the full commercial potential of autonomous vessels. It has booked the first order for its SmartDock auto-docking system. The order follows an
JULY 29, 2018 —The Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC) offers an annual glimpse into the future of the U.S. military and government agency patrol boat market, creating a valuable opportunity for marine suppliers
APRIL 17, 2018 — Rolls-Royce Marine is to supply its innovative Autocrossing system for a total of 13 new environmentally friendly ferries under construction for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1. Rolls-Royce will also
MARCH 6, 2018 — Rolls-Royce has unveiled a situational awareness system that uses multiple sensors and intelligent software to help navigators deal with the safety risks they face when operating vessels at
JANUARY 23, 2018 — The Danish maritime sector is one of the country’s most important export sectors and a major supplier of jobs. However, the industry faces tough competition in a world
JUNE 13, 2017 — Large shipping losses have declined by 50% over the past decade, mostly driven by the development of a more robust safety environment by shipowners, according to insurer Allianz
JUNE 9, 2017 — Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1 has ordered five all-electric ferries from Havyard. Worth over NOK 1 billion (about $117 million) the contract covers design, equipment and construction of the
MARCH 20, 2017 — Rolls-Royce has signed a deal with Swedish ferry company Stena Line AB, to collaborate in the development of its first intelligent awareness system. Rolls-Royce says that intelligent awareness
NOVEMBER 1, 2016 — The U.K.’s Automated Ships Ltd (an M Subs Ltd subsidiary) and Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build the Hrönn, the world’s first unmanned
OCTOBER 18, 2016 — Rolls-Royce is to supply its first automatic crossing system to Norwegian ferry company Fjord1. It will control two new double-ended battery ferries as they cross between Anda and Lote
