Recently, Marautec officially signed a commercial supply contract with Imoto Lines, Japan's largest feeder container operator and one of the pilot route operators for the national “MEGURI2040” autonomous shipping project. Under the agreement, Marautec's i-EYE will be installed on both newbuild and existing vessels of Imoto Lines.

Imoto Lines, a domestic container feeder operator partly backed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), commands over 70% market share in Japan's domestic feeder shipping, serving 63 ports nationwide. Operating in waters with high traffic density, complex navigational scenarios, and frequent port calls, the company demands the highest standards for onboard technology. Toshiaki Ichida, Board Member of Imoto Lines, said:

Zhang Binghua, Chairman of MaiRun Intelligent Technology, stated:
"Japanese waters are highly complex and present diverse operational scenarios, with strict technical requirements from shipowners. Moreover, the MEGURI2040 project is one of the most closely watched initiatives in the international MASS field. Its comprehensive planning and scenario coverage, along with significant early achievements, make it an ideal platform to demonstrate our technology. This collaboration confirms that MaiRun’s products are at the international forefront. We will use this partnership as a springboard to accelerate technological upgrades, expand our overseas presence, and contribute to the development and commercial application of MASS globally."