Tag: navigation equipment

Avikus announce that it signed a supply contract with H-Line Shipping for its AI-driven autonomous navigation solution HiNAS Control.

Over-reliance on GNSS can make ships vulnerable to signal interference, jamming, or spoofing, compromising navigation. Therefore, the integration of PNT information can provide several benefits to coastal navigation, AMSA highlights.

Robosys Automation Ltd and MARIN shake their hands and inked a cooperation agreement in order to research and develop a new rage of autonomous navigation software systems.

While incidents at sea continue spreading ahead, a primary cause is the failure to check properly the operation of electronic navigational aid(s), Skuld Club reported. In order to avoid such accidents, the bridge team must be fully aware of the operating principals and each equipment in use and verify the factors that may impact the accuracy of the information displayed.

The Nautical Institute launched the 11th edition of The Admiralty Manual of Navigation, Volume 1: The Principles of Navigation. This edition is the first to be digital by design and is based on the assumption that the readers' vessel will be sailed using IMO type-approved ECDIS.

Brittania P&I considers the benefits of CCTV cameras on board ships, as a number of visually recorded and publicised maritime incidents highlight the value of such recordings when investigating incidents and determine facts. Mainly, the recordings are of a big help when dealing with accidents that have occurred or have allegedly occurred. CCTV footage can make investigations easier, and also improve the possibility of more findings.

ATSB published the report on the grounding of 'Lauren Hansen' off Melville Island, in the Northern Territory. The incident took place on 10 April 2018, with ATSB citing an error on the autopilot as the cause of the grounding. This incident showed the implications of a failure or malfunction of any aspect of the ship’s steering systems

Navigation relies heavily to the Global Positioning System. This is because it is easy to use, accurate and reliable. However, GPS signals can be compromised by both natural and human sources. If that happens it can lead to inaccurate data or complete loss of GPS signal, North P&I Club informs.

The Royal Canadian Navy will receive new navigation system hardware upgrades and in-service support. The upgrades will replace legacy systems, with some dating back to 2001. The fleetwide upgrade includes 44 surface ship and five submarine systems. OSI will design, build and deliver the navigation system hardware upgrades.

Considering that most accidents are contributed to the human element, ECDIS has come along in order to try and change the landscape.  However, there are many cases which showcase the new technology involves many challenges that cannot be ignored. The improper use of ECDIS can result in accidents; therefore a change in operators’ mindset is required.