Container Ship Collides with Autonomous Barge, Containers Spilled Near Rotterdam

On Thursday, a container ship collided with an inland vessel on the river Scheur near Rotterdam, causing containers to fall into the water. The incident involved an autonomous barge, possibly operating in autonomous mode. The Hebo Cat 7 was dispatched for salvage. The River Drone fleet represents a significant experiment in remote-controlled operation in Europe.

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