Sperry Marine has been selected to deliver its latest Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) for two groundbreaking container vessels ordered by Samskip Group.
An IBS serves as the ship’s central navigation hub, integrating radar, autopilot, charts, and sensors into a single control platform.
The 135-metre ships, under construction at Cochin Shipyard Limited and set for delivery in 2027, will be the first in the world to combine zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells with autonomous-ready navigation.
They are slated to operate between Oslo Fjord and Samskip’s home port of Rotterdam as part of a green corridor initiative, cutting CO₂ emissions by around 25,000 tons annually.
Each IBS features an open, modular architecture, enabling future integration of autonomous navigation technologies.
The package includes Sperry’s new self-adaptive NAVIPILOT 4500N autopilot, advanced ARPA tracking, Secure Maritime Gateway cyber protection, and remote diagnostics.
“Samskip’s level of ambition on emissions requires partners like Sperry Marine, with similar objectives for innovation and the willingness to invest in the future,” said Jeroen Hollebrands, Head of Newbuilding and Projects, Samskip Group.
Pascal Göllnitz, Product Line Manager for IBS at Sperry Marine, added: “What sets this IBS apart is its open and flexible architecture, combined with Sperry Marine’s resilient sensor technology and robust cyber protection. This creates a secure and future-proof navigation platform, ready for today’s hydrogen-powered operation and tomorrow’s autonomous services.”
Guy Millard, Managing Director at Sperry Marine, called the contract a collaboration with “true innovators in ship safety, efficiency, and sustainability.”
