Norwegian owner Yara International has finally taken delivery of the world's first autonomous cargo vessel after an interruption to the project caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Norwegian shipyard Vard Brattvag has just handed over the 3,200-dwt, 120-teu coastal vessel Yara Birkeland.
The ship will now undergo testing for container loading and stability, before it sails to a port and test area in Horten for further preparations for unmanned operation.
