Aiming to tackle one of boating’s most stressful manoeuvres – docking – Volvo Penta has unveiled an advanced self-docking solution, targeted for launch in 2020.
The Gothenburg, Sweden, stopover of the Volvo Ocean race was the scene for the unveiling of the self-docking system. In a live demonstration, a 68 ft yacht fitted with the technology skilfully manoeuvred itself into the tightest of spaces between two of the Volvo Ocean Race 65 racing yachts.
“Docking is one of the most challenging boat handling manoeuvres – getting it wrong can be embarrassing, expensive and precarious,” says Björn Ingemanson, President of Volvo Penta.
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