Pål André Eriksen

Kongsberg Maritime gains AiP for “Chief to Shore” functionality

Classification society DNV has granted Kongsberg Maritime its Approval in Principle for a “Chief to Shore” functionality that enables a key role to be transferred from a ship to a shore-based control center, marking a significant step in the journey towards uncrewed vessel operations. The move will enable the role of chief engineer to be located in a remote operations center (ROC), where the duties can be carried out from a desk-based workstation, instead of onboard a vessel.

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https://www.marinelog.com/technology/kongsberg-maritime-gains-aip-for-chief-to-shore-functionality/

Self-driving ferries will ease pressures on crews on one Norwegian route

Norwegian ferry operator Torghatten and Kongsberg Maritime have entered into a contract for the development of a system for self-driving ferries on the Flakk-Rørvik route. Part of the Norwegian highway network, County Road 715, the 25-minute crossing connects the city of Trondheim with communities on the Fosen peninsula.

The contract will see Kongsberg Maritime technologies installed on the ferries that include its auto docking, auto crossing, collision avoidance and situational awareness...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/self-driving-ferries-will-ease-pressures-on-crews-on-one-norwegian-route/