VESSEL REVIEW | Marit & Therese – Autonomous electric Ro-Ro pair for Norway’s Asko Maritime

Asko Maritime, the marine cargo transport division of Norwegian retail company Asko, has taken delivery of two new freight-only Ro-Ro vessels in a series built by Cochin ..

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https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ship-world/dry-cargo-world/ro-ro-world/vessel-review-marit-therese-autonomous-electric-ro-ro-pair-for-norways-asko-maritime/

DB Schenker plans autonomous container feeder project in Norway

DB Schenker has revealed plans to operate an innovative zero-emission coastal container feeder in Norway in North Europe.

The fully electric vessel will operate between Ekornes’ own port, Ikornnes, and the port of Ålesund in Norway. The ship will complete the 43-kilometres journey within three hours, at a speed of 7.7 knots.

The vessel will be 50 metres long and will be able to carry 300 deadweight tons of cargo. The feeder ship will run without a crew but will be monitored and controlled by...

https://container-news.com/db-schenker-plans-autonomous-container-feeder-project-in-norway/

How Autonomous Shipping Can Change The Maritime Industry

Autonomous ships are good for business, for the environment and improves safety both at sea and on land. Autonomy introduces a new competition area for short-sea shipping and opens a larger market for maritime players – on the expense of polluting, congested and accident-prone truck transportation, reports ShipInSight.

Adapting Autonomy 

For short sea shipping, the major cost drivers are crew and manual port handling. These costs can be significantly reduced by introducing autonomy:

  • Fully...

https://mfame.guru/how-autonomous-shipping-can-change-the-maritime-industry/

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