Automation & Digitalization

From autonomous ships and drones to big data and cybersecurity, this category covers the cutting-edge technologies that are transforming the maritime industry.

World’s First Green Autonomous Vessel

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The Norwegian fertilizer firm Yara International has launched a fully-electric and autonomous vessel. Namely, Yara Birkeland has completed its maiden voyage in the Oslo fjord. Environmental impact The 80m long feeder will replace the lorry…

Motivation for Automated Port Terminals

The automation of the port sector is an interpretation that can start from the simple digitalization of the operational documentation processes (see Digitalization of German Ports) and extend up to the development of fully automated…