Siport21, a maritime-port engineering consultancy with 26 years of experience and presence in 66 countries, announces its incorporation into the National Working Group on Autonomous Ships, coordinated by the General Directorate of the Merchant Navy (Ministry of Transport).
The Working Group, established at the end of 2020, comprises more than 55 members from industry companies, research groups, universities and public administrations, and is the main national forum for the regulatory, technical and operational development of autonomous ships in Spain. Its role is key drafting legislation, guidelines and specialised training, as well as collaborating with IMO and EMSA.
Siport21’s participation reflects the company’s strategic interest on the development of autonomous ships, aligned with its technological profile and extensive international experience. Among the capabilities that Siport21 brings to the group are:
- Specialisation in ship-port interaction and operations in port and offshore environments.
- Development and application of autopilots, including solutions based on artificial intelligence.
- Advanced studies on ship manoeuvring, nautical risks and maritime traffic.
- Ownership and operation of a world-leading Maritime Simulation Centre with three bridges interconnected using Kongsberg K-SIM technology.
- A methodology applicable both to validation and pre-field pilot testing and to the training of remote operators (ROC).
- Integration of sensors into control and prediction systems.
- Various AI applications in the technical field.
With its incorporation into this Working Group on Autonomous Ships, Siport21 will actively contribute to the development of innovative and safe solutions for the future of the maritime sector, bringing its expertise in simulation, risk analysis and advanced technologies. Furthermore, Siport21 reinforces its commitment to innovation and public-private collaboration in the development of regulations and operations for autonomous ships, consolidating its position as a leading company in maritime engineering at the international level.
