Unconventional automatic mooring systems designed to reduce harbour time for ferries. The mooring operation is controlled automatically from the wheelhouse reducing personnel requirements. See also IRONSAILOR.
Rod-type mooring system developed by Swedish company NORENT AB incorporates a mooring arm and hook attached to a telescopic outer arm, which extends to its outer position until it hooks on to a pre-erected quayside bar and the determined holding force is achieved. Only when the vessel is in position alongside the quayside fender and the linkspan, can the master activate the mooring operation remotely from the bridge.