The Port of Turku is part of the European TEN-T Scandinavian-Mediterranean transport network, which connects Turku all the way to southern Europe. The idea of the transport network is to make the European internal market function fluently, improve accessibility and unite Europe, not forgetting environmental issues. Europe is investing in transport networks using the Connecting … Read more
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Cavotec’s MoorMaster, an automatic attachment and detachment system, arrived in our port in early July. The automatic vacuum-based ship automooring system, developed in New Zealand, will be installed at Viking Line’s berth by the end of the year and will be used by both M/S Viking Grace and M/S Viking Glory which is currently under … Read more
Construction work on a new heavy traffic measurement and identification system is nearing completion in the port. The system to be built on Viking Line’s field is a significant improvement in loading trucks on the ship.
The Port of Turku Ltd and Cavotec Finland Oy signed contract to purchase automooring equipment yesterday. The automooring system is used to develop the speed and efficiency of the stay of ships in the port, the management of environmental impacts of vessel traffic, and occupational safety of personnel.
During its service days Viking Line’s m/s Viking Grace also got new technology onboard when Norsepower’s rotor sail unit was installed this morning.