{"id":18612,"date":"2019-03-16T00:03:53","date_gmt":"2019-03-16T04:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdpair.com\/wilhelmsen-and-airbus-trial-worlds-first-commercial-drone-deliveries-to-vessels-at-anchorage\/"},"modified":"2019-03-16T00:03:53","modified_gmt":"2019-03-16T04:03:53","slug":"wilhelmsen-and-airbus-trial-worlds-first-commercial-drone-deliveries-to-vessels-at-anchorage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mdpair.com\/?p=18612","title":{"rendered":"Wilhelmsen and Airbus trial world\u2019s first commercial drone deliveries to vessels at anchorage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Home<\/a> \/ Shipping News<\/a> \/ International Shipping News<\/a> \/ Wilhelmsen and Airbus trial world\u2019s first commercial drone deliveries to vessels at anchorage \t\t \t\t\t\t <\/a> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\tWilhelmsen and Airbus trial world\u2019s first commercial drone deliveries to vessels at anchorage \t\t\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n

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Lifting off from Marina South Pier in Singapore with 3D printed consumables from Wilhelmsen\u2019s onshore 3D printing micro-factory, the Airbus Skyways drone navigated autonomously along pre-determined \u2018aerial-corridors\u2019 in its 1.5km flight to Eastern Working Anchorage. The drone landed on the deck of the Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO)\u2019s Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel, M\/V Pacific Centurion and deposited its 1.5kg cargo without a hitch before returning to its base. The entire delivery, from take-off towards the vessel, to landing back at base, took just ten minutes.<\/p>\n

Though small drone delivery trials from tugboat to ship have been conducted before by a number of shipping companies and service providers, shore-to-ship delivery of this range and scope has never been explored, prior to this trial.<\/p>\n

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Commenting on the successful first delivery flight, Marius Johansen, VP Commercial, Wilhelmsen Ships Agency says, \u201cThe now proven, seamless operation of drone deliveries from shore-to-ship, in one of the world\u2019s busiest ports, proves the hard work, investment and faith we, and indeed our partners, placed in the Agency by Air drone delivery project over the past two years was not misplaced\u201d.<\/p>\n

Operations began with a Toolbox Talk with the Wilhelmsen, Airbus and SPO crew to ensure that the risk assessment was understood by all parties. With final safety checks completed, Wilhelmsen\u2019s Marina South Pier team loaded the drone. Supported by spotters stationed on board the vessel deck to ensure the safety of the crew and vessel, the drone took off towards the vessel, landing on the dedicated area on the main deck where the parcel was retrieved by the officer on board.<\/p>\n

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Offering a more cost effective, quicker and safer means of delivering, small, time-critical items to vessels, Wilhelmsen sees delivery by drone, rather than launch boat, as part and parcel of their continued evolution of the agency business.<\/p>\n

Johansen adds, \u201cDelivery of essential spares, medical supplies and cash to Master via launch boat, is an established part of our portfolio of husbandry services, which we provide day in and day out, in ports all over the world. Modern technology such as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), is just a new tool, albeit a very cool one, with which we can push our industry ever forward and improve how we serve our customers\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Less labour dependent than delivery via launch, autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can potentially reduce delivery costs by up to 90% in some ports and have a smaller carbon footprint than launch boats.<\/p>\n

SPO has been an important partner during the detailed final preparation and operational testing of the drone, with the provision of its Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSwire Pacific Offshore is excited to partner with Wilhelmsen in supporting the first shore-to-ship drone pilot project with our vessel, M\/V Pacific Centurion. Wilhelmsen and SPO share a longstanding working partnership. We\u2019re confident that this pioneering move of Wilhelmsen will create new opportunities for future collaborations with SPO, improve work efficiency and drive cost savings for players in the offshore industry,\u201d says Duncan Telfer, Commercial Director, SPO.<\/p>\n

Prior to the official launch of this shore-to-ship commercial drone delivery, SPO\u2019s Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTS). M\/V Pacific Rapier has also facilitated the earlier pre-trial session in Singapore waters.<\/p>\n

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Signing a unique MOU with aeronautics company Airbus in June 2018, Wilhelmsen was tasked with setting up the necessary maritime and port operations, gaining relevant approvals from port authorities, with Airbus the overall Skyways system architect and provider, contributing its expertise in aeronautical vertical lift solutions to develop the UAS for shore-to-ship deliveries.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to launch the first trial of its kind in the maritime world. Today\u2019s accomplishment is a culmination of months of intense preparation by our dedicated team, and the strong collaboration with our partner, as we pursue new terrain in the maritime industry,\u201d says Leo Jeoh, Airbus Skyways Lead.<\/p>\n

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The ongoing pilot trial will for now, focus on offshore supply vessels at anchorage 1.5km from the pier. With operational safety as a priority, flights will be limited to this distance for the time being, before the flight range is gradually \u00ad\u00adextended to as far as 3km from the shore. \u00ad\u00ad<\/p>\n

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is facilitating the trial, which started in late November 2018, through the interim use of Marina South Pier as the launching and landing point for Airbus\u2019 delivery drone. At the same time, MPA has designated anchorages for vessels to anchor off Marina South for the trial. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is also working with Wilhelmsen and Airbus to ensure safety of the trials.<\/p>\n

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A number of customers have already committed to the project including, Optimum Marine Management, Fleet Management, Zeaborn Ship Management, Pola East, SK Shipping, and sister company Wilhelmsen Ship Management.
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\t\t\t\t\tLifting off from Marina South Pier in Singapore with 3D printed consumables from Wilhelmsen\u2019s onshore 3D printing micro-factory, the Airbus Skyways drone navigated autonomously along pre-determined \u2018aerial-corridors\u2019 in its 1.5km flight to Eastern Working Anchorage. The drone landed on the deck of the Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO)\u2019s Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel, M\/V Pacific Centurion and deposited its 1.5kg cargo without a hitch before returning to its base. The entire delivery, from take-off towards the vessel, to landing back at base, took just ten minutes.<\/p>\n

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