proud_ionian Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Cavotec’s MoorMaster operates in Denmark source: bairdmaritime ferries of southern europe MoorMaster is a vacuum-based automated mooring technology that moors vessels in seconds, eliminating the need for conventional mooring lines. The system counteracts vessel surge in port caused by changes in wave dynamics. The NFS installation included two MoorMaster units in the Port of Hov on the Danish mainland, Jutland, and a further two across the Århus Bugt at Saelvig Port on the island of Samsoe. The units will perform between six and eight mooring operations a day throughout the year. Designed to meet the specific conditions at Hov and Saelvig, each of the MoorMaster units has a holding capacity of 400K/N. Each set of twin units is capable of holding vessels in place in wind speeds of up to 24 metres per second. The units are fully automated: running system status checks, and “arming”, or preparing to moor, as radio signals activate the units as vessels approach from a distance of up to one kilometre. Cameras mounted on the side of the vessel also allow the captain to closely monitor the position of the ship throughout mooring. Operators are able to choose from a hand-held remote unit from the bridge wing or from a unit located on the bridge. The units remain active once a vessel leaves port in the event a ship needs to return to port, and after a set time the units return to “sleep” mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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