TTB 2026: Where AI is delivering results on the river
A panel at Marine Log‘s upcoming Tugs, Towboats & Barge (TTB) 2026 conference entilted “AI on the River: Where Automation Is Actually Paying Off Today” will take a practical, real-world look at
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Wärtsilä ANCS installs first NACOS Connect remote mimics application on Sun Princess
Wärtsilä ANCS (Automation, Navigation & Control Systems) has completed the first pilot installation of its NACOS Connect remote mimics application, on Princess Cruises flagship vessel Sun Princess. According to Wärtsilä, this deployment
Trump backs ILA position on automation
President-elect Donald J. Trump has come out firmly in support of the ILA union position as its negotiations with port employers association USMX continue to bog down over what the employers call
Op-Ed: Singapore’s Tuas Port is pioneering automation transformation
By Ho Vee Leung, Regional Head IT, Southeast Asia, PSA The PSA Tuas Port is on the path to becoming the world’s largest automated container terminal, reaching an annual handling capacity of
Op-Ed: Why automation is the viable solution to crew shortages
Yarden Gross, CEO and co-founder of Orca AI, explains how automation can help tackle the staff shortages and relieve the ongoing backlogs. The last few months has seen consumer goods soar in
Can an AI “personal trainer” help boost vessel efficiency?
A new company based on a spin-off from Volvo Penta aims to help commercial marine vessels minimize emissions and maximize efficiency. Called Cetasol, the company is a start-up formed by Volvo Penta
Schottel and Ulstein make automation and digitalization move
Schottel and Ulstein are cooperating on maritime automation and digitalization. Spay/Rhine, Germany, based propulsion and steering specialist is taking a 50% stake in former Ulstein subsidiary, Ulstein Blue CTRL, which will continue
Icebreaking tanker features advanced automation
JUNE 1, 2017 — Finland’s Valmet Oy will supply automation for an arctic icebreaking NB 515 tanker for demanding conditions being built by Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Inc. in Finland. “This tanker is
Maersk Line opts for Nacos Platinum integrated systems
MARCH 21, 2016 — Maersk Line A/S has selected Wärtsilä Nacos Platinum integrated navigation, automation, and propulsion control systems for 27 new container vessels under construction at shipyards in China and South
Metso to refurbish cruise ship’s automation system
NOVEMBER 21, 2012 — Star Cruises of Malaysia has chosen Metso to refurbish the automation system on its cruise ship MS Star Pisces. The vessel’s new automation will increase reliability and customer