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Louis-Robert Cool
Chief Executive Officer, Seafar
Louis-Robert Cool is the CEO of Seafar, the European pioneer of remote and reduced-crew inland vessel operations. He leads the company's mission to help inland shipping fleets keep sailing through the structural crew shortage by supporting navigation from shore-based Remote Operation Centres across Europe.
Articles by Louis-Robert
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- Guide Jul 1, 2026 12 min read
Traditional, Remote-Controlled and Autonomous Vessels
There are three ways to operate an inland vessel. This guide sets out how each works, where each stands today, and how they connect on a single roadmap.
Read the story - Insight Jul 1, 2026 9 min read
The Inland Shipping Crew Shortage Is Structural, Not Cyclical
Why the shortage of qualified captains is a permanent shift in maritime crew management — and what it means for how professional fleets are run.
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