Monitoring & Control – Page 10

  • Diagrammatic overview of the Argo T2 system
    News

    Innovative integrated control system

    2018-09-21T11:26:00Z

    What is claimed to be the world’s first integrated steering and stabilizer fin control system has been introduced writes Dag Pike.

  • Helm CONNECT the most widely-used marine software in the North American market Photo: Helm Operations
    News

    Vessel operation software sees rapid growth

    2018-09-13T15:26:00Z

    Canadian marine software company Helm Operations has reached a milestone with more than 3000 vessels subscribing to Helm CONNECT its maintenance and vessel operations software.

  • The SKF Type Z stabilizer is accompanied by its innovative SKF Dynamic Stabilizer Cover
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    Stabilizers for Norwegian research ship

    2018-09-12T11:54:00Z

    SKF has won a €2,25 million order to deliver two pairs of retractable fin stabilizers, including novel dynamic stabilizer covers, for a research expedition vessel currently being fitted out at a Norwegian shipyard.

  • Promotional material from Heinzmann Automation AS
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    Heinzmann Group innovations at SMM

    2018-09-05T18:07:00Z

    Heinzmann Group offered its comprehensive range of propulsion and engine control systems and automation systems for maritime applications across two stands at this year’s SMM.

  • DriX is a new breed of AUSV that has the ability to accommodate a hydrographic and geophysical survey Photo: Bibby HydroMap
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    Bibby HydroMap AUSV extends survey capability

    2018-09-05T14:03:00Z

    UK-based survey specialist Bibby HydroMap has successfully completed testing of an eight metre Autonomous Unmanned Survey Vessel (AUSV) developed to provide a true extension of survey capability from inshore waters to a full offshore environment.

  • Rolls-Royce Marine and Iridium are working together to explore incorporating Iridium's next-generation L-band satellite broadband service into RRM solutions. Photo: Iridium
    News

    Expanding the reach of autonomous vessels

    2018-09-04T11:35:00Z

    Two companies are working together to expand the reach and capabilities of autonomous vessel applications in the industry enabling operators to stay connected wherever a ship is sailed.

  • C-Worker with TerraSond’s mother ship in background
    News

    5,639km unmanned survey

    2018-08-22T16:32:00Z

    ASV Global and TerraSond recently announced the successful completion of a hydrographic survey for charting off the coast of Alaska.

  • Sea Robotiocs' ASV 'Harry'
    News

    First fully autonomous hydrographic survey

    2018-08-16T10:57:00Z

    The UK’s Solent has hosted a pioneering autonomous surveying event reports Dag Pike.

  • Maritime data can be used to prosper, create value and safeguard our oceans Photo: NOAA
    News

    How Open Data can be used to save the oceans

    2018-08-14T11:16:00Z

    Maritime data can be used to prosper, create value and safeguard our oceans, or can be kept to ourselves and slowly stagnate, both commercially and environmentally.

  • Sea Machines is managing a pilot programme with Tuco Marine to test autonomous technology aboard ProZero workboats Photo: Sea Machines
    News

    Autonomous vessel company quadruples in size

    2018-08-13T13:05:00Z

    A US based developer of autonomous vessel technology has quadrupled in size in the past 18 months mainly as a result of a growing demand for the technology.

  • Bachmann Electronic, founded in 1970, is an internationally operating high-tech company
    News

    Automation is key to digital transformation

    2018-08-06T11:40:00Z

    Digital transformation within the maritime industry can only succeed with integrated automation according to Bachmann electronic GmbH, which will show examples of its integrated automation applications at SMM.

  • CMR technology utilises next-generation equipment and software Photo: CMR Group
    News

    CMR’s smart engine solution at SMM

    2018-08-02T10:41:00Z

    New generation ‘smart’ engine and IAMCS integrated marine console technologies will be the focus of control and power management specialist, CMR Group’s stand at this year’s SMM exhibition.

  • The Accession Class USV will be a robust marine autonomous multi-role USV
    News

    Larger unmanned survey vessel for renewables industry

    2018-05-25T10:30:00Z

    The next generation of 4.5m Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), the Accession Class from UK company Unmanned Survey Solutions, has been given the green light thanks to a grant from Marine-i, part-funded by ERDF (European Regional Development Fund).

  • FinFerries may provide a test platform vessel
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    Rolls-Royce and Finferries sign autonomy cooperation agreement

    2018-05-22T09:31:00Z

    Rolls-Royce and Finnish shipowner Finferries have signed a collaboration agreement to develop joint strategies and solutions to optimise the safety and efficiency of marine operations through developing the technology for decision supporting systems and to demonstrate remote and autonomous ferry operations.

  • The device uses state-of-the-art ship motion algorithms combined with the world’s best weather models
    News

    More accurately predicting wave induced vessel motions

    2018-04-30T09:18:00Z

    Wave induced vessel motions are very hard to predict with accuracy yet they are one of the most important aspects of workboat operations offshore writes Dag Pike.

  • The innovative Wärtsilä autodocking technology tests were carried out with the ‘Folgefonn’ ferry owned by Norled
    News

    Autodocking installation successfully tested

    2018-04-27T13:48:00Z

    The Finnish marine technology group Wärtsilä has successfully carried out testing of its innovative autodocking technology which is set to save both time and operating costs for vessel operators.

  • The new generation of environmentally friendly ferries have strict yearly limits on energy consumption
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    Rolls-Royce to supply Autocrossing system and propellers to 13 Fjord1 ferries

    2018-04-18T10:49:00Z

    Rolls-Royce Marine has signed a deal to supply its Autocrossing partially autonomous system to a total of 13 new environmentally friendly ferries for the Norwegian company Fjord1.

  • This work will provide a significant step in the capability of ASV Global’s ASView autonomous control and navigation system
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    Deep learning techniques will enhance safe autonomous navigation

    2018-04-12T16:40:00Z

    ASV Global is leading a new £1.2million research project in partnership with BMT to enhance the safety and reliability of autonomous navigation. The project team will use deep learning machine vision systems trained with a unique combination of simulated and real world data.

  • AntiRoll fins in high speed mode
    News

    DMS Holland expands stabiliser range

    2018-04-09T10:41:00Z

    Following its electric roll damping system, the MagnusMaster, DMS Holland has now started the development of a roll damping system for fast, planing craft, Dag Pike reports.

  • News

    Cornish innovation fund for robotics and autonomous vessels

    2018-04-03T14:04:00Z

    Marine-i, the EU funded programme set up to boost the marine technology sector in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, is inviting applications to a £1 million innovation fund.