Rolls-Royce and global towage operator Svitzer have demonstrated successful operation of the world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel in Copenhagen harbour, Denmark.
- 28m long Svitzer Hermod tug conducted remotely controlled manoeuvres while, including berthing alongside the quay, carrying out a 360° turn, piloting to the Svitzer HQ and docking again.
- Tug is equipped with Rolls-Royce Dynamic Positioning System and sensors that combine different data inputs. Data is transmitted to the remote operating centre where the captain controls the vessel.
- Companies have signed an agreement to continue testing remote and autonomous operations for vessels.
Image courtesy of Rolls Royce.
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