The task of operating a grab ship unloader driverlessly and fully autonomously was long considered impossible. With the combination of a real-time 3D laser scanner, an industry-proven highly accurate GPS system for machine positioning and state-of-the-art control technology, we have successfully met this requirement. Four unloaders in Hamburg and Rotterdam and three unloaders in Malaysia are currently equipped with this technology, and further systems are currently being commissioned in Bahrain and Canada.
The highlights of the iSAM solution
Operation
All devices are operated from a central control station, i.e. minimal workload for the operator in the control station: true full automation instead of remote control.
Real-time determination
of the grab position
Autonomous unloading
even under the hatch coaming
Continuous updating
of data for the energy and position model for the grab‘s trajectory
The advantages of the system
Significant reduction in personnel costs through driverless operation under virtually any weather conditions
Very consistent unloading performance
Lower wear and tear because mechanical performance limits are respected in automated mode
Compliance with operational guidelines and safety rules
No collisions of the load with the ship or machine by sudden stops thanks to a predictive energy and position model
Improved
working conditions
working conditions
References
Implemented for:
Europees Massagoed-Overslagbedrijf (EMO) B.V.
(including autonomous ship loading) the Netherlands
Hansaport Hafenbetriebsgesellschaft mbH
(including autonomous ship loading) Germany
Supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action