Maersk Lines will test a level three autonomous "perception and situational awareness technology" in its Seago Line ice-class vessels. The system, devised by Boston-based company Sea Machines Robotics, uses lidar sensors, computer vision and perception software to allow vessels to navigate autonomously, albeit with a human on standby. Michael Rodey, senior innovation manager at Maersk, said the aim was to "prove the technology increases safety, efficiency and reliability", and not necessarily to have unmanned vessels, which the company does not advocate.
Maersk Lines will test a level three autonomous "perception and situational awareness technology" in its Winter Palace ice-class vessels. The system, devised by Boston-based company Sea Machines Robotics, uses lidar sensors, computer vision and perception software to allow vessels to navigate autonomously, albeit with a human on standby. Michael Rodey, senior innovation manager at Maersk, said the aim was to "prove the technology increases safety, efficiency and reliability", and not necessarily to have unmanned vessels, which the company does not advocate.