Crowley partners with ABS on augmented reality for maritime

Crowley and ABS are to jointly explore how to advance the use of augmented and virtual reality technologies for vessels and other marine environments. The agreement with ABS builds on a new Crowley service network that uses augmented reality (AR) on selected vessels. Crew wear AR goggles to provide real-time visuals of ship equipment to remote technicians to collaborate on solutions. The technology, developed by Canada’s Kognitiv Spark, allows mariners and shoreside crew to more quickly...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/crowley-partners-with-abs-on-augmented-reality-for-maritime/

ABS Joined The International Windship Association

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has joined the International Windship Association (IWSA), the not-for-profit organisation that promotes and helps facilitate the uptake of direct wind propulsion solutions for commercial shipping, says an article published in offshore energy.

Wind propulsion

The move is being announced as ABS increases its involvement with wind propulsion. The classification society released its guidelines for Wind Assisted Propulsion System Installation in June 2020.

WiSP...

https://mfame.guru/abs-joined-the-international-windship-association/

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