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A New Era Has Arrived And With It Several Novelties Are Emerging For The Shipping Industry, One Of The Highlights Is The Investments In Autonomous Ships
According to an announcement from the maritime company, Ocean Infinity plans to build eight large fully autonomous ships, measuring about 78 meters in length, which leads us to believe in the concept of large automated ships controlled via remote control in the future, thus making a significant advancement in the investments of the shipping industry.
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Do Investments In Autonomous Ships Threaten Maritime Demand?
The evolution of autonomous ships has a significant impact on the shipping industry market, affecting maritime demand, training needs, and personnel costs. The crew continues to be the primary cost in ship operations, accounting for nearly 50% of typical expenses in ship operation. Only time will reveal whether the market-leading companies will decide to invest in autonomous ships.
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