and finally...
an autonomous route
At the Nor-Shipping trade fair, DNV, Kongsberg Maritime, Kongsberg Seatex, Bastø Fosen and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology announced the launch of the new SAFE Maritime Autonomous Technology (SAFEMATE) project. The RCN-funded project will work on improving and assessing the safety and efficiency of autonomous navigation systems and deploy a pilot on an operational ferry, the Bastø VI. The promise of automating more functions in shipping shows great potential and interest continues to grow throughout the industry as more projects are developed. For autonomous navigation, in particular, the technologies that support object detection and collision avoidance have the potential to enhance safety and efficiency across the whole industry.
the right connections
It is always good to hear a story about shore power in ports, not least because of the difficulties in the past in connecting to the local grid, either because plugs were not compatible, or the source of shore power was less green than that available using the ship's own power. Associated British Ports’ Port of Southampton is celebrating the successful commissioning and use of its shore-power facility for cruise ships. Shore-power-enabled ships can now plug in at the port’s Horizon Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Cruise Terminal, for zero emissions at berth. The total shore power project cost was £9m, supported by a grant from the Solent Local Growth Deal, arranged through the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). Tthe UK government recently announced the launch of its UK SHORE unit to encourage and help facilitate sustainable shipping. Maritime Minister Robert Courts says: “It's yet another significant milestone in the journey
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to decarbonising the maritime sector. As we work towards building a green maritime legacy, it’s amazing to see ports such as ABP’s Port of Southampton leading by example to utilise clean maritime technologies for a greener port and better air quality.”
Mission accomplished
The Mission to Seafarers has launched a new Adventure Race Japan, taking place in May 2023. All sponsors and participants of this exciting challenge event will support the Mission’s Emerging Port Strategy 2022-26, a five-year plan to develop existing operations in Asia specifically, but also globally. The Adventure Race Japan will take place on the Izu Peninsula, Japan, regarded as a place of outstanding natural beauty and a designated UNESCO Global Geopark. Companies are invited to enter teams of three to take on this endurance challenge, which includes trail running, and waterbased activities. Participants will benefit from team building with colleagues, networking with both Japanese and international industry partners during the challenge and at the gala dinners, as well as raising money to help seafarers. Designed to suit both those who are relatively new to adventure races and to those hardened athletes who are raring for a new challenge, there will be two race options: the Green Dragon Race and the Black Dragon Race, offering the option to walk or run the trails on the first two days of the challenge. Companies will be asked to pay a registration fee of US$6,000 per team of three, which will cover the cost of running the event. For more information on Mission’s Adventure Race Japan, and to sign up, please visit: mtsadventurerace.org. The sponsorship brochure detailing the various packages of support is also available on the website.
