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Techcross: 5,000 Cumulative BWMS Orders

At the end of September, Techcross announced that cumulative orders for its main product, the Ballast Water Management System (BWMS), had surpassed 5,000 vessels. This milestone, achieved 19 years after securing its ? rst order in

December 2006, marks a world-? rst record. Founded in 2000, Techcross has con- sistently pioneered world-? rst achievements by focusing on water electrolysis technology. Following the International Maritime Organization’s designation of the Ballast Water Management Convention in 2004, Techcross became the ? rst company in the world to obtain basic approval for a BWMS in 2006. In 2009,

Techcross successfully installed the world’s ? rst explosion-proof system, and in

Images courtesy Anschütz 2010, received the order for a large-scale system from a VLCC vessel. In terms of order status, Greece accounts for the largest share at approximately 22% based on shipowners. Japan demonstrates a remarkably high repurchase rate, with more

Anschütz Autonomics than 100 vessels ordered from a single shipyard. While orders have been bal-

Anschütz launched its new line of so- anced across vessel types, recent years have been a notable increase in demand lutions for autonomous navigation and for high-value-added vessels, such as VLCCs and LNG carriers. Techcross’s best- mission automation under the name An- performing year to date was 2022, when annual shipments reached nearly 800 schütz Autonomics Anschütz Autonom- vessels. With the completion of its Busan factory in 2015, Techcross established ics is built on certi? ed and operationally the world’s largest BWMS production facility, capable of manufacturing up to proven components. It enables safe and 1,000 units annually-a level it has practically achieved in production.

precise autonomous navigation, as well

However, the journey was not without challenges. In 2013, an operational issue as automated tactical operations that can arose onboard due to improper equipment handling, triggering industry rumors be monitored and remotely controlled and a dif? cult time. Techcross responded swiftly-not only resolving the issue but from shore-based centers.

also voluntarily recalling installed products to prevent recurrence. Using this cri-

The system comprises two core ele- sis as a turning point, the company established training centers and systematic ments: The SYNAPSIS Autonomics programs to provide thorough education in equipment operation and mainte-

Navigation Suite enhances the capabili- nance, laying a stronger foundation for growth.

ties of established integrated navigation

These efforts have paid off: sales increased from 3.5 billion KRW in 2009 to systems by incorporating optical target 287 billion KRW in 2022, representing an 81-fold increase. In 2025, Techcross tracking, COLREG-compliant collision has once again achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 5,000 cumulative avoidance, and advanced motion con-

BWMS orders, while evolving beyond product sales to develop and deliver digi- trol for accurate maneuvering and sta- tal solutions and services. Moreover, as part of its commitment to a sustainable tion keeping. SYNTACS Autonomics future energy, Techcross has expanded into the green hydrogen business, aiming automates mission execution, including for its next leap forward as a comprehensive environmental company.

threat and doctrine management, tacti- cal behaviors, and payload integration.

Together, Anschütz Autonomics pro- vides a range of proven functionalities, including: • High-speed track and speed control • Dynamic collision avoidance in ac- cordance with COLREGs • Targeted interception and reconnais- sance • Automated shadowing and escorting of high-value or suspicious targets • Data fusion into a common opera- tional picture • Full remote control from mobile tac- tical centres 70 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • November 2025

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