Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.and Ferry Sunflower Limited announced their intent to conduct a trial use of the “Berthing Aid System,” which is under development by Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. using the large-scale car ferry Sunflower Gold, which plies the Kobe-Oita route, says an article published on their website.
Improve safety and efficiencyThe “Berthing Aid System” measures the exact distance and angle between the hull and the pier, based on information obtained from LiDAR and satellite compasses,...
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