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  • MoorMaster improves safety and operational efficiency, optimises the ship-to-shore interface, and in many cases enables ports to make infrastructure savings.

    MoorMaster automated mooring completes one million moorings

    Our MoorMaster™ automated mooring systems have completed more than one million moorings at bulk, ferry, Ro/Ro, container handling and lock applications all over the world, making ports safer, more efficient and more sustainable.

  • MoorMaster uses remote controlled automated vacuum pads to moor and release vessels in seconds.

    Latest MoorMaster system enters service in New Zealand

    Our MoorMaster automated vacuum mooring technology marks a major milestone today with the official opening of the new 6 Wharf at Napier Port in New Zealand, the country's fourth largest port by container handling volume.

  • A MoorMaster™ vacuum mooring systems at a ferry application in Norway.

    Maritime industry under pressure on emissions

    One of the world’s most conservative sectors is now witnessing a fundamental shift as efforts are made to transform its environmental footprint under intense pressure from its stakeholders. Across the maritime industry – typically slow to change – steps are being taken to reduce emissions and operate more sustainably, with the ultimate goal of achieving zero emissions.

  • All set: a shore power dispenser unit charging the Vision of the Fjords at the Flåm berth in Norway.

    Shore power, charging infrastructure could cut CO2 emissions in Norway by 12.5 million tonnes

    Shore power and charging infrastructure could reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 12.5 million tonnes at ports in Norway every year – this is one of the main conclusions of a report compiled by a pool of experts from ABB, DNV GL, the Port of Oslo, and Cavotec, working under the auspices of ReCharge, an initiative that seeks to pave the way for zero emission ports in the Scandinavian country.

  • MoorMaster™ units hold the 212m Tallink Megastar passenger ferry in perfect position at Port of Helsinki's LJ7 berth.

    MoorMaster™ berth unveiled at Port of Helsinki

    ​The Port of Helsinki recently held an official opening ceremony for its new West Terminal 2 passenger ferry terminal, where our innovative ​MoorMaster™ automated mooring system moors large ferries safely, quietly, cleanly and efficiently.

  • Living the life: the enclosed AMP unit and the Dilbar at Vauban.

    Cavotec connects world’s largest super-yachts to shore power

    Ever dreamt of drifting lazily on a luxury yacht? The Cavotec France team recently came a little closer to realising that dream – although no drifting was involved – when they installed a shore power connection system at Port Vauban, a marina located in Antibes on the French Riviera.

  • Power point: one of the two Cavotec shore power dispensers that charge the award-winning ferry.

    Cavotec powers "Ship of the Year"

    We're delighted that the carbon fibre passenger ferry, Vision of the Fjords, has been named "Ship of the Year" at SMM in Hamburg, the world's leading maritime trade fair. This extraordinary battery-powered hybrid vessel relies on Cavotec shore power systems to charge its battery units.

  • All secure: 200,000 safe mooring operations

    Cavotec MoorMaster™ achieves 200,000 moorings

    Our innovative mooring technology for ships, MoorMaster™, recently achieved a landmark 200,000 moorings at applications worldwide, highlighting the growing acceptance of this unique technology.