Port of Dublin orders €multi-million mooring system

Sweden-based Cavotec will install the MoorMaster NxG system at one berth, scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.

 MoorMaster, Cavotec says, removes the need for hazardous mooring lines because of its automated vacuum pads, which moor and release vessels in seconds at the push of a button.

By speeding up the process so much, vast savings in fuel can be made, as well as time saved in efficiency.

Idling and thrust are cut dramatically, and there is much less need for tug assist, also cutting costs and time, which allows more vessels to be docked each day.

“Because MoorMaster only attaches to a vessel’s flat hull along the parallel body, it means ships can safely overhand the quay, which means existing infrastructure can handle larger vessels.”

The vacuum system is mounted on the quay, or dock, and generate suction to create a powerful vacuum to hold vessels in place, often more effectively and securely than ropes would, Cavotec says.

As a vessel approaches the dock, the vacuum pads make contact with the hull, using sensors to ensure the correct pressure is applied to secure it without damaging it or the dock.

It is also much safer, being operated remotely or with full automation.

“The installation at this new berth will serve as a benchmark for sustainable port operations in the region, while also contributing to the adoption of MoorMaster systems across Northern Europe”, said Nicklas Vedin, senior vice president and head of Ports & Maritime Division with Cavotec.