New analytical study on MARINET markets in H2 2023 is available now

Industry association MARINET published new MARINET market research for the second half of 2023.

The analytical report includes an analysis of the main market segments and their growth rates, trends, barriers and risks in the development of new technology markets, including regulatory issues.

When compiling this review, more than twenty specialized studies, fifty publications in the media, public reporting and other materials on the activities of the MARINET market, as well as surveys and interviews with industry experts.

The digital version of the analytical study is available at the link:

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Simulator for remote operators of inland water autonomous vessel presented

In 2023, MARINET together with industrial partner NPK Systems and Technologies, developed draft national standards GOST R “Operator simulator for an autonomous inland water merchant vessel. Terms and definitions” and GOST R “Operator simulator for an autonomous inland water merchant vessel” and a prototype of the simulator for remote operators of inland water autonomous vessel “ASM – 2023”. (more…)

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New analytical study on MARINET markets in H1 2023 is available now

Industry association MARINET published new MARINET market research for the first half of 2023.

The analytical report includes an analysis of the main market segments and their growth rates, trends, barriers and risks in the development of new technology markets, including regulatory issues, as well as examples of new projects in Russia and abroad. In this report, special attention is paid to the impact of new geopolitical factors on MARINET companies, as well as support measures that can be used by MARINET participants.

The digital version of the analytical study is available at the link:

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Technological sovereignty in the focus of MARINET’s analytical review

On the eve of the next MARINET meeting, the MARINET Industry Association prepared an analytical review of the MARINET markets in 2022.

The review notes that the trends in the development of the world markets of the maritime industry are characterized by increased uncertainty and inconsistency. The revival of maritime transport, which was outlined by the beginning of 2022, slowed down again due to new risks and unfavorable macroeconomic conditions. The industry continues to be affected by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, including ongoing coronavirus restrictions in China. (more…)

Rosmorport has contracted two railway ferries with official autonomy class

Rosmorport, one of the largest European port fleet owners, has revealed entering into a contract with Sitronics for equipment of two autonomous rail/vehicle carriers. Within a year, both ships are expected to be equipped with a complete set of autonomous navigation systems and receive an official autonomous class.

The contract signed at May 25 assumes that the full set of systems including autonomous navigation system, optical surveillance and analysis system, coordinated motion control system, remote engine, and technical monitoring will be installed as well as a remote control center will be established in Saint-Petersburg. To make sure of proper control actions in navigation and potential emergencies, the fault-tolerant satellite communication system providing a 10Mb/sec connection will be incorporated. The vessels will be able to navigate in various autonomous modes: automatically, under the control at the remote control station, and traditionally, by the crew on board.

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Russia has reported to the IMO on autonomous ships trials carried out in 2021

Russia sent the official report on autonomous ships trials of 2021 to the International Maritime Organization. The proper reporting is requested by the Interim Guideline on MASS Trials (MSC.1/Circ.1604) issued by the IMO in 2019. Previously, Japan, China and France also reported on MASS (maritime autonomous surface ship) trials conducted in those countries.

The trials are provided within the Autonomous and Remote Navigation Trial Project (ARNTP), involving three vessels in continuous operation within regular commercial voyages: Rabochaya by Rosmorport, Pola Anfisa by Pola Rise, and Mikhail Ulyanov by SCF. Based on the report, in 2021, the automatic and remote control trials were carried out during 28 commercial voyages.

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Video of autonomous navigation in real operation is presented for the first time

A video recording of the entire a-Navigation complex in real operation was first shown to representatives of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), shipping companies and scientific centers during an online conference on a-Navigation in Moscow.

“Russia avails regulatory and technology assets to offer all interested parties. I welcome all countries to join our experience providing exceptional opportunities for all mankind in terms of navigation safety”, – said AleksandrPoshivai by inviting Conference participants to enjoy the video of an example of a-Navigation Trial Project.

“This year, we are completing a large-scale a-Navigation Trial Project – in real conditions – and beginning a national experiment on the trial operation of autonomous vessels under the Russian flag. In December last year, the Russian government, the Flag State administration, approved the Decree on conducting such an experiment, considering the IMO’s Interim Guidelines for the Maritime Autonomous Ships Trials. In accordance with it, any shipping company will be able to equip its ships under the Russian flag with autonomous navigation systems and operate them in their regular activities as part of the national experiment”, – he emphasized. (more…)

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Admiral Nevelskoy Maritime University will train specialists in a-Navigation

18 декабря в Южно-Сахалинске под патронатом губернатора Валерия Лимаренко два ведущих вуза Дальнего Востока в области морских технологий – Морской государственный университет имени адмирала Г.И. Невельского и Сахалинский государственный университет – и судоходная компания «Морспецсервис» подписали соглашение подготовке специалистов автономной навигации (a-Навигации).

Соглашение предусматривает разработку программ обучения и подготовку специалистов по а-Навигации, начиная, с 2021 года, в том числе практические занятия на автономных судах «Морспецсервиса». (more…)

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Shipping companies have started a-Navigation testing in real conditions

Participants of the pilot project on automatic and remote navigation (a-Navigation, ARNTP) began testing a set of technical means in real conditions.

The tests are made during the regular operation of Rosmorport, Sovcomflot and Paula Group vessels and should be completed by the end of the year.

At the same time draft federal law and government decree on autonomous shipping have been already officially submitted to the government. They will allow the mass operation of autonomous vessels under the Russian flag as a part of a national experiment from 2021 to 2025. Thus, maritime ships can become the first type of autonomous transport allowed for commercial operation in Russia.

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“Russia – the country of sailors of the XXI century” has opened classes

On October 1, Marine Center of Captain Varukhin (in Velikiy Novgorod) opens new classes as a part of the project “Russia – the country of sailors of the XXI century.” It was launched last year with support of NTI and MARINET; under the project the Marine Center was equipped with modern simulators and navigation equipment on training ships.

About 200 children from Mari El, Karelia, Arkhangelsk, Yaroslavl, Novosibirsk, Tambov, Kostroma, Vologda, Novgorod regions as well as St. Petersburg entered the first stage of the Ship Operator program. 145 attendees of clubs of young sailors from five regions, who started training last year, passed to the second stage.

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