Future dredging technologies will be based on robotization and intellectualization - expert opinion

Dredging technologies of the future will be based on robotization and intellectualization, IAA PortNews correspondent cites Mikhail Chemodanov, Technical Director of Nonius Engineering Ltd., as saying at the 3rd International Forum of Dredging Companies organized by Media-Group PortNews. 

According to him, the future will see robotizaion of dredgers and barges as well as production of small size measuring robots (there are examples of their application). Besides, the expert says there is a trend towards integration of operational units into information systems. 

Mikhail Chemodanov believes that Russia can close the technological gap in this industry through cooperation of state authorities with dedicated private organisations.