PEOPLE & CARGO TRANSFER
Autonomous landing for motion compensated gangways ALMOST PARALLEL TO THE
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its many forms has really taken off, and
s a great step forward in the development of motion compensated gangways, Bosch Rexroth and Barge Master now offer an autonomous landing function for new build gangways and as retrofits on existing systems.
now the industry is looking for further
Optimising operational hours
DEVELOPMENT OF THE OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY, THE MOTION AND HEAVE COMPENSATED GANGWAY IN
improvements of this safe crew transfer concept.
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Autonomous landing systems use sophisticated technology to improve safety and efficiency for motion compensated gangways. As automation technology becomes more sophisticated and vessel owners around the world prioritise the optimisation of operational hours, Bosch Rexroth has developed a new autonomous landing solution which significantly improves both safety and performance.
Radar, cameras, and sensors
Landing systems are essential when it comes to transferring people and essential items between a vessel and an oil & gas platform or offshore wind turbine. Through advanced drive technology and digital sensors, these systems compensate for the vessel movement, making them safer to use in adverse conditions. However, manual control is still required when it comes to engaging the landing with the platform. Depending on the experiences of the operator as well as the weather conditions, this can become a challenging task. More safety comes with Bosch Rexroth’s new autonomous landing solution. Through a combination of sophisticated radar technology, cameras, and sensors, the system automatically attaches the landing to
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