I have no agenda. I only post articles about the development of future autonomous ships and the people that is working on such projects around the world.
Do I find it fascinating? Yes I do, but without any opinion being stated about whether I like the development or not. Feel free to have your own opinion though.
Norwegian designers and shipyards are not involved with construction of large merchant ships. Norwegian owned and operated ships, like VLCCs, Bulkers, RoRos etc., are standard designs built in China, Korea and Japan for the most parts, just like all other such ships, regardless of flag or ownership. They come under the description as “sterile” as described in the article.
But you are right, Norwegian designed special purpose vessels, whether OSVs or for whatever purpose, does take crew comfort very much into consideration.
Are you jealous?