Remotely operated passenger ferry hits the water using ABB technology

In a groundbreaking trial, the ice-class passenger ferry Suomenlinna II has been remotely piloted through a test area near Helsinki harbor, proving that human oversight of vessels from anywhere is achievable with today’s technologies. Suomenlinna II was retrofitted with ABB’s new dynamic positioning system, ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Control, and steered from a control center in Helsinki. For more information please see our press release: