The Challenge
Handling hoses, cables, connectors and mooring ropes at the vessel interface is labor intensive and often carried out under dynamic and hazardous conditions. Limited space, vessel motion and heavy equipment increase operational risk while placing high demands on crew availability, precision and coordination.
The Remote Payload Robot (RPR) developed by AutoMooring Solutions is a compact maritime robotic handling system designed to transfer these tasks from crew to a controlled robotic platform. Despite its small footprint, the RPR provides a working reach of up to 12 meters, making it suitable for vessel, port infrastructure and offshore situations.
hoses, cables, connectors and mooring ropes at the vessel interface is labor-intensive and often carried out under dynamic and hazardous conditions. Limited space, vessel motion and heavy equipment increase operational risk and place high demands on crew availability and coordination.
The RPR can be operated remotely from a safe control position or configured for fully automated operation. In remote mode, operators maintain direct control over positioning and handling, significantly reducing exposure to hazardous conditions. For repetitive or standardized processes, the system can operate autonomously using integrated an Integrated robotics suite based on control logic, Kinematic Models, AI and sensor input, ensuring consistent execution and operational efficiency.
The Remote Payload Robot is suitable for a wide range of offshore and maritime operations, including ship-to-ship bunkering, hose and cable transfer, connector handling, mooring support operations, alternative fuel transfer systems, and port or terminal infrastructure support.
Key advantages
Remote and automated operation
Supports both operator-controlled and fully automated workflows, improving safety and operational consistency.
Passive 6DOF motion accommodation
Maintains stable performance by absorbing relative vessel movement in all six degrees of freedom.
Low-energy system architecture
Accumulator-based energy delivery, supported by a hydraulic power unit, enables efficient operation without continuous high-power demand.
Redundancy by design
System redundancy is integrated into the design, ensuring continued operation even when individual components are unavailable.
Compact and integrated footprint
Integrated system components minimize space requirements and simplify installation in constrained offshore environments.
ATEX compatibility
Designed for safe operation in hazardous offshore environments, including ship-to-ship bunker hose handling and transfer activities.
