Automooring Solutions
AutoMooring Solutions BV Pioneering Automated Mooring Technologies
At NOSTEC, we are proud to collaborate with AutoMooring Solutions BV (AMS), a Dutch deep-tech company revolutionizing maritime mooring through automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. Founded in 2021, AMS specializes in developing cutting-edge mooring systems designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in maritime operations.
Innovative Mooring Solutions
Rope Picker Robot (RPR)
The AMS Rope Picker Robot is a state-of-the-art, Industry 4.0-ready robotic arm with a reach of up to 15 meters and the capability to handle height differences of up to 8 meters. Utilizing AI, it recognizes bollards on ships or quaysides and autonomously places mooring ropes, all controlled remotely from the wheelhouse. This innovation eliminates the need for deck personnel during mooring, significantly enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
Ship-to-Ship (STS) Mooring System
AMS's STS system leverages vacuum technology and AI-driven automation to streamline ship-to-ship mooring operations. By eliminating manual handling of mooring ropes and fenders, the system allows for mooring in as little as 1 minute. This rapid operation reduces emissions and enhances safety by minimizing human involvement.
Remote Payload Robot (RPR) – The Evolution
Building upon the original Rope Picker Robot, the Remote Payload Robot integrates automated mooring, bunkering, and e-charging connections into a single system. This all-in-one solution is designed to reduce human involvement further, boosting safety, efficiency, and uptime in maritime operations.
Applications Across Maritime Sectors
AMS's modular systems are engineered for various maritime applications, including:
Offshore and inshore mooring operations
Ship-to-ship transfers
Barge transport
Port terminal operations
AMS has developed an automatic mooring system
series that is designed to be used in Ship-to-Ship
(StS) operations, However, due to
its modularity, it is also possible to use the StS
series for conventional mooring operations by
installing the system on shore or onboard. The StS series uses
vacuum pads and has hydraulic telescopic arms
that can reach out 12 m and pull the receiving ship
into a predetermined distance between 2 and 8
m. This will speed up mooring and make the
operation safer. The telescopic arms that can
control massive mooring forces kN and uses
active damping technology that limit ship motions
in surge and sway, ensuring safe operation in
berth during different environmental and berthing conditions. The system is designed to enable mooring of ships without need for fenders. The mooring system include environmental sensors to adapt to the current environment.
Partner with NOSTEC
As the distributor of AMS technologies in Norway, NOSTEC is your trusted partner for implementing these advanced mooring solutions. Our team toghether with AMS offers comprehensive support, from initial consultation to installation and ongoing maintenance, ensuring that each system is tailored to your specific operational needs.
Contact our sales representative:
Phone: +47 909 10 593
Email: kai@nostec.no
Discover how AutoMooring Solutions BV and NOSTEC can transform your maritime operations with innovative, automated mooring technologies. This can be combined with electrical charging.
