51 Loading... Follow Share Share with the world Promote Vacuum docking for ships and boats by GEO RGE Dec 6, 2025 4 Comments 4 Links #boats, #dock, #docking, #maritime, #ships, #technology, #vacuumdocking, Idea already been tried and tested? Add a link or comment Cancel replyComment Add a Link to your Comment Product YesNo product pages where people can buy online Cause YesNo good causes, charities, educational projects Investment YesNo crowdfunding projects or investment pages Requires approval Name * Email * (not published) Δ
MeterMan on December 6, 2025 at 1:15 pm 1Idea: Vacuum docking for ships and boatsLink: https://newatlas.com/marine/automated-suct... While it is a good idea, an automated vacuum docking would mean replacing human dock workers. Automated mooring system could replace dock workers by sucking up to ships Link: https://newatlas.com/marine/auto Although autonomous, uncrewed ships are now being trialled, those vessels still need human workers to moor them when they come into port. That could soon change, however, thanks to a new automated suction-based mooring system. Reply
Tomwright on December 6, 2025 at 4:28 pm 2Idea: Vacuum docking for ships and boatsLink: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/v1z1rMjAp3w... If it can stop accidents like this, then it’s worth pursuing. When Mooring Lines SNAP! #shorts Link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/v Reply
Mr N on December 6, 2025 at 11:34 am 1Idea: Vacuum docking for ships and boatsLink: https://www.wartsila.com/insights/article/... Vacuum docking offers a faster and safer alternative to traditional docking lines, especially for passenger vessels. Page not found - 404 error Link: https://www.wartsila.com/insight Reply
Matt Leake on December 6, 2025 at 7:57 am 1Idea: Vacuum docking for ships and boatsLink: https://www.cavotec.com/en/your-applicatio... Take a look at this company that manufactures automated vacuum docking systems. Cavotec Link: https://www.cavotec.com/en/your- Reply
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While it is a good idea, an automated vacuum docking would mean replacing human dock workers.
If it can stop accidents like this, then it’s worth pursuing.
Vacuum docking offers a faster and safer alternative to traditional docking lines, especially for passenger vessels.
Take a look at this company that manufactures automated vacuum docking systems.