Bromma ramps up automated lashing tests

The unit previously undergoing field tests in Bremerhaven has been moved to Eurogate’s terminal in Hamburg to be joined by a second prototype.

Where access to larger ships was limited at Bremerhaven, Eurogate has agreed that the units will be able to automated the twistlock pinning of big vessels at its quays.

“We underestimated the time testing would take and that is partly due to access to ships; we haven’t received enough ships so far,” said Lars Meurling , vice-president, marketing, Bromma.

Bromma vice president and commercial director, Vikram Raman added that while the ALP data that Bromma has gathered on new ships is “fully acceptable”, it is the exception handling data that is causing problems.

While Mr Muerling admitted that the launch might slip into early next year, he stressed that Bromma would not launch until the output data met its “requirements”. He still foresaw a need for the technology, supported by the shipping line and terminal operator’s common interest of making loading as efficient as possible.