News & Events – SFI AutoShip
News & Events
Use Case visit to Fugro in the Netherlands
On February 9th, researchers and PhD students focusing on Use Case 4 Offshore support operations visited our partner Fugro in Nootdorp in the Netherlands. A guided tour around the Fugro TechCentre observing the technology development and prototyping was one of the highlights of they day.
Also inspiring, Fugro provided aremote live tour of the Remote Operation Centre in Aberdeen. From this ROC, both ROVs and USVs are remotely operated.
Most importantly, plans were made for future collaboration on research activities, specifically around the PhD projects. Use case owner Equinor also participated in the workshop.
A visit to Reach Subsea and NMA in Haugesund
In the first week of February, researchers and PhD students focusing on Use Case 4 Offshore support operations visited our partner Reach Subsea in Haugesund. Thorough introductions to ongoing offshore support operations and technology were given, followed by discussions around the use of unmanned surface vessels (USVs). Use case owner Equinor also participated in the workshop.
While in Haugesund, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) facilitated a workshop focusing on the risk-assessment of USVs and autonomous ships in general. DNV also contributed to this workshop with their insight from a classification perspective. Risk assessment will be an important focus area for Use Case 4.
Photo: Trond Johnsen/SINTEF
News from 2022
A visit to the ferry between Levanger and Ytterøy
On the 3rd of March a team from SFI AutoShip visited the ferry crossing between Levanger and Ytterøy. This is part of one of the Use Cases in SFI AutoShip and the purpose was for the PhDs and researchers to consider and learn about the possibiities for autonomy. They met with the shipping company and 3 captains who contributed with valuable knowledge and experience.
Upcoming events
Njord - the Autonomous Ship Challenge
Njord is a unique International student competition, where students design systems to control autonomous ships and compete against other student teams. SFI AutoShip is one of the sponsors.
The competition is held annually in August by and for students, and the goal is to inspire innovation and smart solutions within maritime autonomy, as well as creating a platform for personal development and networking.
More information about the 2024 competition
Previous events
Njord 2023
In August 2023, Njord - The Autonomous Ship Challenge of 2023 took place in Nyhavna, Trondheim. It was the first ever physical Njord Challenge with 7 participating teams from 3 continents. The winner of the Njord Challenge 2023 was the Turkish team İTÜ Autobee.
Ocean Week
SFI AutoShip and the Ocean Autonomy Cluster collaborated on a session for NTNU's Ocean Week, at Clarion Hotel Trondheim on May 2 2023.
Njord 2022
In August 2022, the second edition of Njord - The Autonomous Ship Challenge was completed. The winner of the 2022 Njord Digital Competition was the Técnico Solar Boat from the University of Lisbon. They demonstrated great pathfinding capabilities in open waterways and also managed to avoid collision with use of the LIDAR.
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NTNU-kveld om Autonome skip, i Dokkhuset 16. mars 2021.
