Ship&Offshore | Issue 03/2023
SHI and Kongsberg Maritime to develop autonomous LNG carrier
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Norwegian marine technology firm Kongsberg Maritime have agreed to develop a design for an autonomous 174,000m3 LNG carrier jointly. The project aims to provide a basis for improved safety and efficiency in vessel operations through the use of autonomous, remote, and low emission technology, the partners said in a statement. SHI will be acting as a system integrator with overall design responsibility while Kongsberg is providing integrated solution designs and will serve as a strategic partner....