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Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1 AS is planning to launch four completely autonomous ferries by 2028. The autonomous systems will be installed on new-build Lavik-Oppedal ferries in stages once they have been launched in September 2026. The 5.6km route crosses the Sognefjord on the northwest coast of Norway and takes about 20 minutes. “Complete implementation of automation functions and autonomous systems, including autocrossing and autodocking, will happen in 2027, while autonomous navigation will be implemented in 2028,” says HAV Group ASA, which is designing the navigation system. “HAV Group’s autonomous navigation system will be at the forefront of technological innovation, with advanced functions such as automatic steering of the vessel at all speeds and directions, automatic fjord crossing and automatic docking to the quay without the need for human intervention.” “This is a contract that we have been working towards for more than a year in close collaboration with Fjord1, regulatory bodies and class society,” said Siv Remøy-Vangen, managing director of HAV Group’s business area for energy design and smart control systems. “This contract is not only important milestone for Fjord1 and HAV Group, but for the global maritime industry. It involves technology that will support seafarers and ensure that ferries operate efficiently and safely. Autonomous vessels represent a vital part of what the future for maritime transport will develop into, and we are through this contract taking part in shaping it.” Keep up to date with the latest news on Maritime Journal; https://lnkd.in/eXbGzuNz

Autonomous navigation ordered for Norway ferries

Autonomous navigation ordered for Norway ferries

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