German company HGK Shipping explores remote control of ships to overcome seafarer shortage, partnering with autonomous navigation leader Seafar.
German company HGK Shipping explores the use of remotely controlled ships amid a seafarer shortage. Based in Duisburg, the firm is experimenting with remote navigation from a land-based control center. With dwindling recruitment, CEO Steffen Bauer emphasizes autonomous vessels as the "only solution to survive as an industry". HGK has partnered with Belgian startup Seafar, a leader in autonomous navigation, to address the expected loss of 30% of sailors by 2030.
April 10, 2024
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