As the influx of recruits into the maritime industry reduces, a German firm, HGK Shipping, is considering a path-breaking strategy: deploying vessels without captains onboard.
Based in the port of Duisburg, HGK Shipping is currently testing remote navigation from a land-based control centre, heralding a probable revolution in maritime operations.
Steffen Bauer, the CEO of HGK, highlighted the need for autonomous vessels, stating that they’re the only solution for...