Danish supplier of nautical charts Iver C. Weilbach & Co. A/S has launched a digital platform with multiple navigation services that reduces administrative costs.
“WENDIS Viewer simplifies voyage planning and saves time by having all the information operators need available on a single user-friendly platform, and thereby avoids the need for different software systems,” explained Martin Mikkelsen, Director of Business Development at Iver C. Weilbach & Co. A/S.
Iver C. Weilbach & Co. A/S has upgraded its digital platform WENDIS Viewer by integrating Admiralty e-Nautical Publications (AENP) from the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
“The UKHO collects and compiles data from hydrographic offices around the world. This allows them to provide bridge officers with the widest official and compliant coverage of shipping routes and ports through its portfolio of Admiralty Maritime Data solutions,” Martin Mikkelsen says and continues: “By integrating official Admiralty Nautical Publications as e-books, operators will be able to download and apply the latest UKHO updates to publications electronically. This important feature not only helps to support safety and compliance, but can also reduce administration on board the vessel.”
One of the features where WENDIS Viewer excels is in the integration of the UKHO’s Admiralty Information Overlay (AIO), which displays Admiralty Temporary and Preliminary Notices to Mariners (T&P NMs) and ENC Preliminary Notices to Mariners (EP NMs) on top of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs).
“The more accurate the information available at the planning stage, and the quicker it is available, the better the situational awareness and efficiency on board,” explains Martin Mikkelsen and elaborates: “As well as AIO, operators can build different information overlays on top of ENCs such as weather service, tide, emission control areas along with MARPOL zones. This way, the platform shows the data the mariner needs when operating in different waters. Together with the integration of Admiralty Digital Publications, WENDIS Viewer gives you complete access to information required for planning your voyage.”
WENDIS Viewer can be used in many areas in the marine industry; from voyage planning to fleet tracking and optimisation by large enterprises.
Meet Iver C. Weilbach & Co. A/S in the Danish Pavilion hall B1.EG stand 213 at SMM 2018.
