RT BORKUM

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Rotortug 'RT Borkum' in Rotterdam remotely controlled from Marseille

Kotug has driven a Rotterdam tug remotely from a console 1,200km away in Marseille, demonstrating an industry meeting automation head-on. It was suitable for ITS 2018 to be chosen (see elsewhere in this edition) given the recurring theme throughout the conference of automation including remote-controlled and autonomous vessels. The vessel selected for the demonstration was Rotortug’s in-house training tug RT Borkum based in central Rotterdam. Alphatron’s Rotortug bridge simulator is a regular sight at trade exhibitions and it was from there that an experienced Kotug master took over control of the tug via remote secured internet line and camera images. The cameras and control of the tug were used on the demonstration consoles on Alphatron’s stand in Marseille.

Captain Demos Remote-Controlled Tugboat from 700-Miles Away

Netherlands-based KOTUG has demonstrated what it says is the first sailing of a remotely controlled tugboat from a long-distance location. For the demonstration, the tug RT Borkum, located in Rotterdam, was controlled from the floor of the International Tug, Salvage & OSV Convention, which was taking place over 700 miles away in Marseille, France. A KOTUG captain took over control of steering and engine systems using a secured internet connection and live cameras. https://youtu.be/04rE8DgR4JA