Abu Dhabi Ports to develop world’s first unmanned autonomous commercial tugboats

Abu Dhabi Ports to develop world’s first unmanned autonomous commercial tugboats

The new technology will help increase efficiency and enhance operational safety.. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Abu Dhabi Ports Group CEO, said, "Our cooperation with Robert Allan to develop a new generation of tugboats equipped with superior capabilities and modern technologies, reflects our commitment to ensuring that the infrastructure at Abu Dhabi Ports is at the cutting edge.. Commenting on the MoU, Mike Fitzpatrick, President and CEO of Robert Allan Ltd., said, "We are excited to cooperate with Abu Dhabi Ports in this initiative, which provides us with an optimal opportunity to develop the world's first fleet of remotely-operated tugboats for the commercial sector..