Smart autonomy powers offshore wind future

The retrofit will enable remote operation, vessel automation and advanced autonomous navigation, enhancing safety and operational efficiency during offshore windfarm support, crew transfers and logistics missions.

“This project represents a significant leap forward not only for Robosys but for the offshore renewables industry,” said Nigel Lee, chief strategy officer at Robosys Automation.

”The integration of VOYAGER AI into this Damen FCS 2610 vessel highlights the confidence in remote and autonomous smart vessel technologies to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability within offshore wind operations.”

Seamless integration

The project will see the offshore wind vessel equipped with Robosys’ flagship VOYAGER AI platform, integrating seamlessly with existing vessel control systems including Alphatron, Böning, Bosch Rexroth and Hydrosta. 

This will enable remote control as well as enhanced safe Autonomous Navigation and safe and smart decision-making capabilities using integrated Electronic Navigation Charts (ENCs) including ECDIS for route/path planning COLREGS based collision avoidance.

The integration marks Robosys’ second retrofit of a Damen 26m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) with VOYAGER AI, following a successful deployment in 2019.

As global demand for offshore wind continues to grow, intelligent vessel automation solutions like VOYAGER AI will be seen as key enablers for cleaner, safer and more efficient offshore operations.

Robosys Automation’s VOYAGER AI software suite supports a wide range of surface and sub-surface vessel operations, from ports and naval defence to offshore energy and commercial shipping.