Belgian expert in remote-controlled shipping Seafar and its partners, HKG Shipping and Reederei Deymann, have reportedly set up Germany’s first-ever remote operations hub. The centre empowers captains to navigate their vessels on inland waterways from the dry land. According to Seafar, such a technology can counter the absence of specialist workers.
Five vessels have been prepared exclusively for the test phase of the assignment. The partners have been in touch with relevant public authorities...