Automooring Solutions - AMS

Name

Automooring Solutions - AMS

Website

https://automooringsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Robotics

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Automation, Control & PLC/SCADA Systems (IMAJAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Propulsion Control, Monitoring & Automation (ECS, PMS interface) (IMAJAHAH), Electrical, Automation & Control Systems (Power, PLC/SCADA, Navigation/Comms Integration) (TLAHAMAE), Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) & Autonomous Maritime Surface Platforms (IMABAIAE)

Keywords

• Maritime robotics systems
• Automated mooring solutions
• Ship-to-ship mooring
• Unmanned bunkering systems
• Marine automation technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Robotic Systems Sales: AMS sells advanced maritime robotic systems including STS mooring systems, Shore-to-Ship mooring suites, Remote Payload Robots, and AutoBunker platforms. Systems are sold as integrated hardware and software solutions for port and vessel operations.
2. Retrofit and Upgrade Services: AMS provides retrofit solutions that upgrade existing marine infrastructure with advanced control and positioning capabilities. These integration services add intelligent control layers to current systems.
3. System Integration and Deployment: Collaboration with partners to implement and validate systems in real-world operational scenarios, working with shipowners, fuel suppliers and technology providers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Automooring Solutions (AMS) develops and sells modular maritime robotic platforms for vessel and port operations. Its core product line comprises four integrated robotic systems—STS (Ship-to-Ship Mooring), RPR (Remote Payload Robot), AutoBunker (Unmanned Bunkering), and AutoMoor (Shore-to-Ship Mooring Suite)—supported by a Retrofit Solutions offering that upgrades existing marine infrastructure with advanced control layers. These systems use 6DOF motion compensation, AI-based 3D targeting, kinematic modeling, and smart hydraulic systems to perform mooring, bunkering, charging and loading tasks.

Product overview

AutoMooring Solutions develops a modular maritime robotics platform comprising four core products: STS (Ship to Ship Mooring), RPR (Remote Payload Robot), AutoBunker (Unmanned Bunkering), and AutoMoor (Shore to Ship Mooring Suite). These products share core technologies including robotic placing, motion compensation, QC/DC connection handling, and AI-based targeting. The platform is designed for critical interface activities such as bunkering, mooring, charging and loading. A Retrofit Solutions add-on module extends the platform to upgrade existing marine infrastructure without full replacement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STS: Ship to Ship Mooring - Ropeless, fenderless ship-to-ship mooring solution for offshore operations up to 100,000 DWT.
• RPR
• AutoBunker
• AutoMoor

Products and services

• STS (Ship to Ship Mooring) A ropeless and fenderless ship-to-ship mooring solution designed for offshore and open-water vessel-to-vessel operations for vessels up to 100,000 DWT with wave heights up to 6 meters. Uses AI-based 3D targeting for positioning and passive 6DOF motion compensation to absorb relative vessel motion. Built for shipowners, offshore operators, and fuel suppliers conducting STS transfers.
• RPR (Remote Payload Robot) A compact maritime robotic handling system with a working reach of up to 12 meters that transfers hose, cable, connector, and mooring rope handling from crew to a controlled robotic platform. Supports both remote operation and fully automated modes for vessel, port infrastructure, and offshore situations.
• AutoBunker (Unmanned Bunkering) An integration-ready unmanned bunkering system built on a kinematic maritime robotics platform for safe bunkering of ammonia and other alternative fuels. Features robotic placing, motion compensation, QC/DC connection handling, and AI-based targeting for remote or fully autonomous fuel transfer operations. Targeted at operators of LNG, methanol, ammonia and hydrogen bunkering.
• AutoMoor (Shore to Ship Mooring Suite) A fully integrated automated shore-to-ship mooring suite that replaces manual line handling with engineered systems. Incorporates both magnetic and vacuum-based mooring technologies with motion-compensated control for ports, terminals, and offshore interfaces handling commercial vessels, tankers, ferries and service vessels.
• Retrofit Solutions Retrofit offerings that upgrade existing marine infrastructure—including marine loading arms, bunkering booms, charging arms, cranes, and quay-side equipment—with advanced control and positioning capabilities. Adds an intelligent control layer to improve positioning accuracy, stability and operational precision without requiring full system replacement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced manual handling of mooring lines, increased safety and consistent repeatability in offshore operations
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InnoWaTr Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMS participated in the InnoWaTr (Innovation for Waterways Transport) Project, a European collaboration focused on inland waterway operations. The RPR (Remote Payload Robot) Rope Picker was further developed and demonstrated as a solution for safer and more efficient mooring operations, supporting future smart port and inland waterway operations.
• Shipowners, Fuel Suppliers, and Technology ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutoBunker is positioned for integration into operational environments with collaboration focused on implementation and validation in real-world bunkering scenarios. AMS works with shipowners, fuel suppliers and technology providers to align the system with operational requirements and accelerate deployment.
• Dynamic Operations PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMS collaborates with partners to apply technology in dynamic, real-world environments across maritime and other sectors, supporting development, integration and deployment of systems requiring precise control under motion.
• NC WebsitesminorOthersNC Websites collaborated with AMS to develop the company's new website, creating a modern, structured and clear digital presence that better represents AMS's current identity and future ambitions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MacGregor (Cargotec): MacGregor is a leading supplier of marine loading arms, mooring systems, and cargo-handling equipment to ports and offshore operators — the same buyer base and application space as AMS.
• Cavotec: Cavotec designs and supplies automated mooring, shore power, and cargo connection systems for ports and vessels — directly overlapping with AMS's AutoMoor, AutoBunker, and retrofit offerings for the vessel-shore interface.
• Bluewater Energy Services: Bluewater provides STS transfer systems, mooring equipment, and floating terminal technology for oil, gas, and offshore operations — comparable to AMS's STS and offshore bunkering offerings.
• Mampaey Offshore Industries: Mampaey specializes in ship-to-ship transfer equipment, fenders, and mooring systems for offshore and harbor operations — directly comparable to AMS's STS and AutoMoor product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä provides marine engine, propulsion, and increasingly digital and autonomous solutions for shipping, including bunkering of alternative fuels — a broad incumbent competing for the same vessel-operator buyers.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime is a major supplier of automation, control, and dynamic positioning systems to the merchant, offshore, and naval markets — overlapping with AMS's control architecture, autonomy, and vessel-interface technologies.
• ABB Marine & Ports: ABB supplies automation, propulsion, and shore-to-ship power and control systems across the marine value chain, competing with AMS on vessel-shore interface automation and port electrification.
• TTS Group / Kalmar (Cargotec): TTS (now part of Kalmar/Cargotec) supplies marine loading arms and access equipment to tankers, ports, and offshore operators, competing with AMS in automated marine loading and bunkering booms.

Emerging players

• Sea Machines Robotics: Sea Machines develops autonomous and remote-control marine technology for commercial vessels, sharing AMS's focus on AI-based perception, autonomy, and reducing crew exposure in maritime operations.
• Ocean Infinity: Ocean Infinity operates large fleets of unmanned surface vessels and develops marine robotics for survey, inspection, and offshore operations — an emerging player in autonomous maritime platforms adjacent to AMS's robotics focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/automooring-mooring-solutions-ams

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Automooring Solutions - AMS