Autonomous navigation ordered for Norway ferries

Autonomous ferry by HAV

Norway’s ferries are becoming more and more automated, with navigation set to be installed on four new-builds by 2028.

The autonomous systems will be installed on new-build Lavik-Oppedal ferries in stages once they have been launched in September 2026.

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