New technologies MOU to boost Britain’s trade

A tri-party Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the three companies will see them seek to develop the innovative technologies and systems needed to operate efficiently and sustainably well into the 21st century. The areas the companies will focus on will include intelligent asset management solutions and dynamic positioning systems, amongst a range of potential innovations.

Mike McCartain, ABP’s director of marine & compliance, who instigated the MOU, said: “New technologies emerge all the time which offer us exciting, additional capabilities. ABP is always looking to make these new technologies work for us and our customers. Where a solution does not yet exist, we will work with companies of the calibre and expertise of Rolls Royce and Svitzer to invent them and bring them into service.

“A sustainable future for ABP means a constant effort to be greener, safer and more efficient, so that we can continue to play a crucial role in Britain’s economy, industrial infrastructure and local communities.”

Competitive outlook

Kevin Daffey, Rolls-Royce, director engineering & technology and ship intelligence, said: “We are confident that we can work together with ABP and Svitzer to deliver the technologies that will keep the UK competitive in the future.”

The MOU was signed during a ‘kick off’ workshop at ABP’s Port of Southampton. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Department for Transport and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.