The Autonomy Journals

Send us Fan Mail What if a ferry could run quietly through the night, docking with millimetre precision, serving an island community without burning a drop of diesel? We sit down with Erik Froste, CEO of Swedish Road Ferries, to unpack how a state operator is turning that vision into daily reality—one vessel, one route, and one carefully tested software update at a time. Erik takes us from the cap...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine an industry so vital that 90% of everything you touch has traveled on it, yet so traditional that innovation often struggles to find a foothold. This is the maritime world that Caitlin Hardy, founder of Nessie, has dedicated her career to transforming. From her early days building tiny autonomous sailboats at the US Naval Academy to founding a company that helps startups n...

Send us Fan Mail What does the future of autonomous shipping really look like? Forget the science fiction scenarios of completely unmanned ghost ships navigating the high seas without human oversight. The reality, as revealed by Nils Haktor Bua, head of new maritime technology at the Norwegian Maritime Authority, is far more nuanced and practical. Norway stands at the forefront of maritime autonom...

Send us Fan Mail Norway's approach to autonomous mobility innovation is driven by curiosity rather than risk-taking, with its harsh winter climate providing the perfect testing environment for developing robust autonomous systems. • Beta Mobility bridges the gap between startups and established public institutions in the transport sector • Norway's challenging winter conditions create es...

Send us Fan Mail Maritime autonomy operates on a three-dimensional spectrum of self-driving capability, remote operation, and manning levels, representing a crucial solution to the maritime industry's pressing challenges of crew shortages and decarbonization requirements. • Øyvind Smogeli transitioned from assurance and verification of complex systems at DNV to developing maritime autonomy te...

Send us Fan Mail Norway's maritime sector is taking an extraordinary leap forward as Reach Subsea and Kongsberg Maritime unveil the Reach Remote vessel—the world's first 24-meter uncrewed support vessel for ROVs (remotely operated vessels) now operational in Norwegian waters.  The vessel offers safe, environmentally friendly, cost-effective solutions for global underwater inspections, su...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine your urban commute transformed - not by more roads or tunnels, but by rediscovering the original transportation network beneath our noses. The waterways that birthed civilization are making a comeback. On this episode of Autonomy Journals, we're joined by Halvor Vislie, CEO of HYKE . HYKE is revolutionizing urban mobility with sleek electric ferries that turn congeste...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how OptiLift is redefining the future of autonomous crane technology with Camilla Nylund, their visionary Managing Director. As we chart the company's journey from a 2009 project to a trailblazer in maritime innovation, you'll gain insights into their groundbreaking work alongside Palfinger to unveil the first autonomous crane in 2027. Camilla sheds light on her...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the future of transportation with Siri Vassau from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration as we uncover the ambitious blueprint shaping Norway's journey toward autonomous vehicles. Discover how this innovative national strategy, led by Siri, is not only paving the way for road transport but also setting the stage for integrating air and sea travel. Our discussion...

Send us Fan Mail Are nearly half of Europe's trucks really driving around empty or only half full? Exploring the benefits of Autonomy in Logistics with Jan-Tore Pedersen. In this episode, Jan-Tore Pedersen, Managing Director for Marlow and founder of MixedMove, discusses the transformative role of autonomy in the logistics sector. We delve into the European Commission’s strategy to shift carg...

Send us Fan Mail Why is autonomy a big thing in maritime? What is pushing this shift forward and what are the obstacles?  What does Industry 5.0 mean? How does it feel when you lose control of a big ship in a tight place? All this and a lot more in the very first episode of Autonomy Journals, with captain Jacquelyn Burton, EMBA, AFNI,  ESCP Global Executive PhD candidate, Board Chair and Member in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Autonomy Journals, we dive into the world of Massterly, the pioneering company behind the operation of autonomous vessels. Join us as we explore Massterly’s ambitious vision to revolutionize maritime transport by shifting logistics from road to sea. Discover the innovative projects they are working on, the challenges they face, and the potential impact of their...

Send us Fan Mail The Shared Autonomous Vehicle project in Oslo is a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing urban mobility through the integration of self-driving vehicles into the public transport network. The project has deployed autonomous vehicles (SAVs) in Groruddalen, a district in Oslo, to serve as a complementary transit option alongside existing public transportation. These SAVs are desi...