Kapil Kajal of Interesting Engineering reports that Denmark is testing a remote pilotage system allowing pilots to guide ships from shore using real-time data, avoiding the need to board vessels. The 18-month trial covers up to 50 ships and aims to improve safety, cut emissions, and reduce costs. Supported by DanPilot, Danelec, and Maersk, this innovation could reshape maritime navigation worldwide. The IEEE writes:
In a global first, Denmark has approved testing a remote pilotage system that allows maritime pilots to guide vessels from shore using real-time data instead of boarding ships at sea.
The program, developed by DanPilot and maritime tech company Danelec, has received formal approval from the Danish Emergency Management Agency and signals a potential shift in global maritime operations. […]
Denmark’s 18-month trial will cover up to 50 pilotage operations in Danish waters, specifically the Kattegat and western Baltic Sea. […]
While the program is initially limited to around 10 percent of DanPilot’s operations, the long-term potential extends beyond Denmark.
Shipping giant Maersk is helping with a test by providing vessels, showing a commercial interest in new navigation methods.
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