Clever mooring reduces emissions

Cavotec has extended its leading position in automated mooring with two major orders for its MoorMaster NxG system, one in Sweden at the Port of Stockholm and the other in neighbouring Finland, where the technology is already well established.

“This order is another sign of how what used to be a niche technology is becoming mainstream as ports around the world are looking for ways of making their operations safer, more efficient, and more sustainable,” says Mikael Norin, Cavotec CEO.

Reduced emissions

The two multi-unit systems incorporate the latest generation MoorMaster, the NxG, and will be installed at either end of a major passenger and vehicle ferry service, at the Port of Kapellskär in Sweden and the Port of Naantali in Finland.

These systems will moor and release Finnlines’ existing Ro/Pax ferries as well as two 235 metre-long Superstar Ro/Pax ferries currently under construction.

MoorMaster systems will enable rapid turnaround times for the two vessels, making it possible for them to cruise slower at sea, thereby reducing CO2 emissions by up to 5,000 tonnes per year.

Furthermore, by replacing hazardous conventional mooring lines with remote controlled vacuum pads, the systems will also create a step-change in safety for shoreside and ship personnel.

Cavotec will manufacture, install, and commission the systems, which are scheduled to enter service in 2023.