Cavotec has announced the successful commissioning of a MoorMaster automated vacuum mooring system at APM Terminals (APMT) MedPort Tangier, Morocco.
The system reportedly shortens the turnaround time of vessels at the terminal, increasing terminal productivity and lowering vessel fuel consumption.
The MoorMaster system was initially deployed on 400 metres of new quay wall during the terminal’s phase two expansion in 2023.
As of June 2024, the system has been extended to cover an additional 400 metres of quay, bringing the total to 45 MoorMaster units, as part of phase three expansion.
The fully flexible system can now reportedly moor ships along the entire 800-metre quay segment, enhancing operational efficiency and flexibility.
The MoorMaster system reduces vessel mooring and release times, shortening idle time. Additionally, the active hydraulics stabilise moored ships, improving crane productivity and further reducing average vessel call times.
The system also cuts the need for tugs, reducing direct emissions during ship mooring by over 90 per cent.
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Patrick Mares, President of Ports & Maritime Division at Cavotec said: “The installation of the MoorMaster system at APM Terminals MedPort Tangier will dramatically improve operational efficiency and environmental performance at the port.
“By significantly reducing mooring times and cutting emissions, the MoorMaster technology supports our commitment to creating more sustainable and efficient future for global shipping.”
Earlier this April, Cavotec signed an order for shore power with a global shipping company, valued at about $5 million.
More recently, APMT Mumbai transitioned to 80 per cent renewable electricity this month by commissioning a 10.65 megawatts (MW) captive solar power plant.
