Swedish engineering group Cavotec has been selected to install India’s first-ever Automated Mooring System (AMS) at Gateway Terminals India (GTI), a major container terminal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai.
The pilot project was initiated by the Port Authority, and it will use Cavotec’s ‘MoorMaster’ Technology to replace the traditional, heavy mooring ropes with automated vacuum pads.
The automated system will be able to secure and release massive ships in just seconds by pressing a button and represents an upgrade from older docking processes. It will also enhance the security of workers and boost operational efficiency, the port officials said.
With the new system in operation, dockworkers would not need to handle dangerous mooring lines, and workplace risks will be reduced.
Additionally, the automated process will also cut down vessel turnaround times and allow ships to dock and depart more quickly. This upgrade was much needed for Gateway Terminals India, which operates with a quay which is 712 m long.
By reducing the needed safety
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