{"id":1779,"date":"2026-07-20T10:06:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T08:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wsgct.com\/?p=1779"},"modified":"2026-07-20T10:09:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T08:09:04","slug":"68th-medcruise-general-assembly-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wsgct.com\/en\/news\/press-releases\/68th-medcruise-general-assembly-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation, safety, and vision: ARTURO takes flight!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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West Sicily Gate continues to lead the way in the adoption of advanced technologies for port infrastructure management and security with the launch of operations of the autonomous drone \u201cArturo\u201d<\/strong> at the Cruise Terminals in the Port of Palermo.<\/p>\n

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Thanks to its Drone-in-a-Box technology,<\/strong> Arturo can autonomously take off, perform scheduled or on-demand missions, and return to its charging station, representing one of the most advanced operational applications currently available in the industry.<\/p>\n

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The initial objective is the monitoring and deterrence of unwanted bird activity, but the potential of this technology extends far beyond that: quay operations monitoring, patrol of concession areas, access surveillance, and support for HSE and Security activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With this project, West Sicily Gate is not simply introducing a new operational tool; it is paving the way for an innovative model of Cruise Terminal management, where automation, efficiency, and safety work together to enhance operational performance and sustainability.<\/p>\n

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The future of port operations is already here.<\/p>\n

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And in Palermo, it has a name: Arturo.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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