The future of autonomous shipping: from coastal routes to
The concept of autonomous ships sailing along coastlines, inland waterways and even on the high seas is no longer confined to science fiction. During a recent CONNECTING PORTS talk show hosted by HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC), experts came together to discuss the emerging reality of autonomous shipping and highlight how this technology is gradually becoming part of modern logistics. Also read: Eventual autonomous shipping faces huge hurdles The forum was moderated by Christina Prieser, Associate Partner at HPC, and featured insights from three industry leaders: Ørnulf Jan Rødseth, Managing Director of the Norwegian Forum for Autonomous Ships (NFAS), Marc Holstein, Head of the SEAFAR Remote Operations Centre in Antwerp, and Antoon van Collie, CEO of ZULU Associates. Rødseth shared Norway’s pioneering initiatives in semi-autonomous shipping, including the world’s first semi-autonomous container ship, which will begin transporting cargo in spring 2022. Operating with a minimal crew and controlled remotely, the vessel demonstrates the practical application of autonomous technology in coastal…
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