TRELLEBORG’S SMART, ROPE-FREE MOORING SYSTEM SUCCESSFULLY TRIALED AT AUSTRALIAN PORT Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation has successfully trialed AutoMoor at the TT Line cruise ferry facility at Station Pier, located at the Port of Melbourne in Australia. AutoMoor has been developed following several years of customer consultations. Using vacuum technology to rapidly attach to and secure a vessel at berth, it reduces vessel motions, and continuously monitors all mooring loads acting on the vessel at berth. This provides live data to the operator to optimize day-to- day port and terminal operations. It also minimizes personnel involvement to reduce human error and improve safety. Stuart Michael, General Manager Marine Operations at

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