SevenCs, part of the ChartWorld Group, has announced the release of its ORCA Pilot X software. Originally designed as a primary navigation aid for Pilots, ORCA Pilot X is a tool for professional navigators and is being offered as a free download on the Apple AppStore for iOS tablets.
Autonomy&New Technologies
F-Drones completes first commercial drone delivery in Singapore
F-drones has completed the first commercial Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) drone delivery in Singapore on 19 April 2020.
Centrik to manage operations of Thales’ UK maritime autonomy centre
Thales has selected Centrik to manage the operational development of its Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) programme at its UK Maritime Autonomy Centre, Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth.
ABS offers majority of annual class surveys remotely
ABS is now able to conduct almost all classification annual surveys remotely on eligible vessels, after moving to further expand its remote offerings.
BMT launches next generation hull-form for autonomous operations
BMT has released details of its next generation ‘Pentamaran’ platform for autonomous applications. Offering a myriad of applications for defence and commercial innovators, these vessels may be custom configured for military, patrol, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), anti-submarine...
IRClass turns to remote surveys
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has turned to remote surveys to maintain validity of ship’s certificates and support global trade, while ensuring the well being and safety of its staff.
https://thedigitalship.com/news/electronics-navigation/item/6525-irclass-turns-to-remote-surveys
Spire and VesselBot co-develop AI-enabled products
Spire Global and VesselBot have announced a new partnership to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital products for the maritime industry.
Anthony Veder and BV complete live remote class survey
Anthony Veder and Bureau Veritas have successfully completed a pilot for “live remote class surveys” using a wearable device and augmented reality technology.
DNV GL delivers new fleet performance insights with remote maintenance
Machinery Maintenance Connect (MMC) is DNV GL’s new remote approach to the machinery planned maintenance system (MPMS).
Kongsberg tech to power electric tug
Kongsberg Maritime’s azimuth thrusters have been selected to power a fully electric ship handling tug developed by the Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL) and Damen Shipyards Group.