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Anschütz: Autonomous "Wavelab" on the fjord

Anschütz: Autonomous "Wavelab" on the fjord

Gepostet von | 16 Aug 2023 | , , , , | 0

Anschütz has set up a remote control system for ships in its new control centre and successfully monitored and demonstrated the control of the motor vessel (MV) "Wavelab" in real time in the maritime test field on Kiel's inner fjord. Anschütz writes that the MS "Wavelab" is a research platform for autonomous and semi-autonomous navigation of the Clean Autonomous Public Transportation Network (CAPTN) initiative in Kiel. Access control The control centre is used to access sensors and navigation systems on board and to remotely control the ship's steering and propulsion. For this purpose, a complete digital twin was set up in the control centre and supplied with all the data collected by the existing and experimental sensors and systems on board.

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IMO: New Secretary General elected

IMO: New Secretary General elected

Gepostet von | 16 Aug 2023 | , , | 0

The UN Maritime Administration has announced that the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has elected Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco from Panama as its Secretary-General. Dominguez prevailed in a vote against six other candidates from Bangladesh, China, Dominica, Finland, Kenya and Turkey and is expected to take office on 1 January 2024, subject to approval at the 33rd IMO Assembly later this year. A term of office lasts four years. Missed opportunities This election marks a notable change in leadership, which has caused unease due to Panama's close ties with China and its controversial status as a flag of convenience. The...

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Persian Gulf: US Navy on merchant ships

Persian Gulf: US Navy on merchant ships

Gepostet von | 15 Aug 2023 | , , , | 0

US Marine Corps soldiers train for a possible scenario - protecting merchant ships from Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz. Current situation The Strait of Hormuz is a vital sea lane and has an enormous impact on maritime trade around the world. Around 25 % of the world's crude oil flows through this strait, the free passage of which is threatened by Iran. Since 2021, Iran has attacked or seized, or attempted to attack, almost 20 foreign-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf - Strait of Hormuz - Gulf of Oman area. As a result of increasing tensions with Iran...

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Electric vehicles: underestimated fire risk at sea?

Electric vehicles: underestimated fire risk at sea?

Gepostet von | 15 Aug 2023 | , , , , | 2

Kraftfahrzeuge werden weltweit über die See zu ihren erwartungsfreudigen Kunden verschifft. Das Feuer auf der „Fremantle Highway“ zeigt jetzt allerdings deutlich, dass Reedereien und Schiffseigner unzureichend auf die derzeitige Batterietechnologie - insbesondere von E-Autos - vorbereitet sind, und das Risiko schwer kontrollierbarer Brände nicht beherrschen. Brandursache Die Schwierigkeit, einen Batteriebrand unter Kontrolle zu bringen, wurde durch den havarierten Autotransporter vor der niederländischen Küste ins Rampenlicht gerückt. Die niederländische Küstenwache teilte [ds_preview] zwar mit, dass die Brandursache nicht bekannt sei. Der niederländische Fernsehsender RTL veröffentlichte jedoch die Aussage eines Nothelfers, dass das Feuer in der Batterie eines Elektroautos ausgebrochen sei....

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Romania cancels corvette order - modernises armed forces

Romania cancels corvette order - modernises armed forces

Gepostet von | 15 Aug 2023 | , | 1

On 8 August 2023, the Romanian Ministry of Defence announced the cancellation of its corvette decision made in 2019. The then successful Naval Group and the partner company had not met the deadline for signing the contract, it said. The first corvette was originally expected by 2022 and the entire programme was to be completed within seven years. Naval Group successful The French Naval Group was notified on 2 July 2019 that it had won the Romanian bidding competition for the construction of four multi-purpose corvettes and the refit of two Type 22 frigates (ex "HMS London" - "Regina Maria", ex "HMS Coventry" - "Regele Ferdinand"). This package, the cost of which...

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