Faster, safer and cleaner mooring
MoorMaster® at a glance
Replace hazardous mooring lines with automated vacuum pads that secure and release vessels in seconds—at the push of a button. With more than 20 years of proven performance, MoorMaster® boosts safety, speeds up vessel handling, reduces emissions, and helps ports unlock greater capacity from existing infrastructure.
Compatible with virtually all vessel types and suitable for every kind of terminal, MoorMaster® delivers distinct advantages across the industry. In container terminals, its fast and precise mooring shortens berth occupancy, enhances crane productivity, and supports more reliable vessel scheduling. For electric ferries, MoorMaster® ensures rapid, repeatable berthing that enables efficient charging windows and keeps high-frequency services running on time. RoPax terminals benefit from dramatically improved turnaround times, safer passenger operations, and greater schedule predictability—even in challenging weather.
MoorMaster® is the proven choice for safer, cleaner, and more efficient mooring across container, ferry, and RoPax terminals worldwide.
Safe mooring in less than 30 seconds
MoorMaster uses automated vacuum pads that extend from shore-mounted units to attach directly to the vessel’s hull. The system then moors the ship to the port in less than 30 seconds — safely, remotely, and without mooring lines.
Watch the video to learn more about the mooring process.
Why choose MoorMaster
Improved Safety
Replaces dangerous mooring lines with automated vacuum pads, protecting crew and port workers while ensuring reliable vessel hold.
Lower Costs & Emissions
Cuts fuel use by reducing idling, thruster use, and tugboat assistance during berthing – saving money while lowering CO₂, NOx, SOx, and particulate emissions.
Faster Turnaround
Mooring in just 30 seconds allows shorter port stays and more efficient scheduling, enabling slower cruising speeds between destinations and lower fuel bills.
Higher Productivity
With vessel motion reduced by up to two orders of magnitude, cargo can be transferred faster and more safely – boosting port productivity by up to 100% in challenging conditions.
Maximized Infrastructure
By attaching to the vessel’s flat hull, MoorMaster allows safe overhang at the quay, letting ports handle larger vessels without costly infrastructure upgrades.
More Vessel Calls
Dramatically reduced mooring times allow ports to accommodate more ships each day, directly increasing revenue potential.
Proven Expertise
With more than 430 systems installed worldwide, Cavotec’s expert team ensures a smooth transition to vacuum mooring – delivered faster and more cost-efficiently than ever.
Ongoing Support
From planning to operation, MoorMaster comes with continuous monitoring, predictive maintenance, and Cavotec’s global service network to keep systems running 24/7.
Trusted around the world
More than 430 MoorMaster systems are reliably saving time and money for ports all over the planet. Together, these systems have completed over 1,500,000 moorings and counting.
Tested by time
As the inventors of vacuum mooring, we’re proud to say our market leading technology has now been proven in operation in some of the most demanding conditions for over 20 years.
Never off duty
Our experts remotely monitor the performance of every system, to help fine tune what we do and secure flawless performance. When you need support Cavotec is never farther than a call away.
Maximise Uptime with Cavotec Remote Monitoring and Service Support
With decades of experience and large, global installed base of vacuum mooring systems, Cavotec provides everything you need to keep your MoorMaster system running at peak performance.
Our local service teams are backed by global technical experts and can be also supported by CAVOTEC CONNECT 24/7 remote monitoring and smart notifications — ensuring your system always meets operational demands and availability targets.
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“The Cavotec mooring system is fantastic”
MoorMaster vacuum mooring technology can secure vessels of 400m in seconds. But when it comes to earning trust, it’s years of reliability and safety that matter.
Long-standing customer SeaRoad first installed MoorMaster 17 years ago, and explains the benefit of partnering with a company they can trust.
