ScanjetPSM has launched a new solution to provide essential back-up in the event of failure or malicious adjustment of a GPS system.
Navigation, Autonomy&New Technologies
EPS and Techstars’ start-up accelerator opens applications for year 2
The Eastern Pacific Accelerator Powered by Techstars has announced that applications are now open for the second round of the programme.
MPA and NUS Enterprise launch Smart Port Challenge 2020
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS) have announced the launch of Smart Port Challenge (SPC) 2020 under Port Innovation Ecosystem Reimagined @ BLOCK71 (PIER71). Start-ups participating in this...
ChartWorld launches free-of-charge digital voyage planning due diligence tool
ChartWorld has launched MyFleet, the shipping industry’s first free-of-charge cloud-based tool to do due diligence on voyage planning. MyFleet is an easy-to-use web-based tool designed to support onshore teams to check and assess risk in a ship’s voyage plan.
EU grants €7.5m for research into autonomous shipping
A project to demonstrate how autonomous ships and automation in ports can make waterborne transport more flexible and reduce environmental impact has received EUR 7.5 million from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program.
EIZO secures LR type approval for maritime monitors
As part of the European Union (EU) Recognised Organisation (RO) Mutual Recognition Type Approval scheme, EIZO Corporation has been awarded type approval from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its 19 and 25.5 inch maritime monitors for an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) with radar applications, the first European certificate for electrical equipment in Japan.
The EU RO Mutual Recognition Type Approval scheme covers type approval certification on selected components and equipment...
Sonardyne tests navigation systems for autonomous surface vehicles
Marine robotics company, Sonardyne International. has demonstrated technologies that will aid autonomous vehicle operations in challenging environments under a project funded by the UK’s national Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA).
Laser sensor tech provides huge potential for maritime industry
Research scientist and entrepreneur Sverre Dokken believes laser-based remote sensing has big potential in the maritime domain and could reduce navigational risk by up to 50 per cent.
Aaland University invests in KONGSBERG simulation upgrade
Finland to deliver a comprehensive upgrade of the institution’s simulator training capabilities.
ChartWorld and JRC cooperate on information overlays
ChartWorld has announced a cooperation with JRC to add ChartWorld’s Information Overlay service, known as CIO+ onto JRC ECDIS.