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MoorMaster improves safety and operational efficiency, optimises the ship-to-shore interface, and in many cases enables ports to make infrastructure savings.

1 September 2022 10:00

MoorMaster automated mooring completes one million moorings

Our MoorMaster™ automated mooring systems have completed more than one million moorings at bulk, ferry, Ro/Ro, container handling and lock applications all over the world, making ports safer, more efficient and more sustainable.

MoorMaster dramatically improves safety and operational efficiency, optimises the ship-to-shore interface, and reduces emissions due to reduced use of tugs and ships' engines.

26 July 2022 11:21

APM Terminals highlights MoorMaster’s role in port decarbonisation at APM Terminals MedPort Tangier

Cavotec will support the decarbonisation at APM Terminals MedPort Tangier by providing its next generation vacuum mooring system MoorMaster NxG. The automated transhipment terminal is one of the most technologically advanced, safest, and efficient terminals in the world.

MoorMaster uses remote controlled automated vacuum pads to moor and release vessels in seconds.

22 July 2022 15:17

Latest MoorMaster system enters service in New Zealand

Our MoorMaster automated vacuum mooring technology marks a major milestone today with the official opening of the new 6 Wharf at Napier Port in New Zealand, the country's fourth largest port by container handling volume.

2 May 2022 20:00

Cavotec has won a multi-year shore power order worth EUR 15.7 million

Cavotec has won a shore power order valued at EUR 15.7 million from a major global shipping line. Deliveries are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2022 and continue throughout 2023 and 2024.

The equipment will enable connection to shoreside electricity, thereby cutting emissions in port areas and surrounding communities.

31 March 2022 07:00

Cavotec wins cleantech orders worth EUR 2M to equip world’s largest container ships

Cavotec has once again been awarded shore power equipment orders from a major global shipping line. The equipment, which will enable safe and fast connection to shoreside electricity, will be retrofitted to some of the largest container ships in the world.

Cavotec has signed an agreement to divest its Airports business to US-based investment company Fernweh Group LLC.

23 February 2022 08:14

Cavotec divests its Airports business to US-based investment company Fernweh Group

Cavotec has signed an agreement to divest its Airports business to US-based investment company Fernweh Group LLC.

The new office is a key part of Cavotec’s strategy to further leverage its strong position in the fast-growing markets for electrification and automation of ports in Asia and around the world.

15 September 2021 07:00

Cavotec opens office in Malaysia to meet growth in Asian market

Cavotec is to open a new office in Malaysia to create a stronger presence in the Asian market. Opening the new office is a key part of Cavotec’s strategy to further leverage its strong position in the fast-growing markets for electrification and automation of ports in Asia and around the world.

MoorMaster automated mooring can reduce annual carbon emissions from container vessels by tens of thousands of tonnes.

1 September 2021 07:00

Automated mooring can cut pollution equal to a million cars. Free tool available for ports to calculate impact.

A new case study by Starcrest Consulting Group shows fast mooring with Cavotec’s MoorMaster automated mooring system can reduce annual carbon emissions from container vessels by tens of thousands of tonnes in a single port.

21 May 2021 07:00

Cavotec wins breakthrough automated vacuum mooring order in Far East

In a major breakthrough for automated mooring, our MoorMaster technology has been selected for installation at a roll-on/roll-off berth in a key market in the Far East. This is the first installation of this unique mooring system in Asia and highlights widespread interest in the technology and its growing use around the world.

A MoorMaster™ vacuum mooring systems at a ferry application in Norway.

28 September 2020 09:35

Maritime industry under pressure on emissions

One of the world’s most conservative sectors is now witnessing a fundamental shift as efforts are made to transform its environmental footprint under intense pressure from its stakeholders. Across the maritime industry – typically slow to change – steps are being taken to reduce emissions and operate more sustainably, with the ultimate goal of achieving zero emissions.

An APS solution already installed at a ferry berth in Oslo.

27 March 2020 13:56

Cavotec signs order to extend leadership in Norwegian e-charging market estimated to be worth EUR 60 million in the next five years

Cavotec has received a repeat order from Fjord1 in Norway – one of the world’s largest operators of e-ferries – to equip two new berths with its next generation Automatic Plug-in System (APS) for charging of e-ferries. The APS solution will charge three e-ferries on the Halsa and Kanestraum route.

Cavotec APS: safe, effective vessel charging.

26 March 2020 11:28

Cavotec’s next generation e-ferry charging solution enters service in Norway

Cavotec’s next generation Automatic Plug-in System (APS) solution for charging electric ferries has entered service in Oslo, enabling safe, fast and clean vessel charging, and highlighting our role as a leading supplier of innovative automation and electrification technologies.

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