Cruise & Ferry Review - Spring/Summer 2021

1 2 3 Svein-Ove Farstad, Smart Control Sales Manager at Norwegian Electric Systems “Industry requirements and demands for more efficient and safer operations are calling for smarter vessels. A common problem onboard ships is that operators use multiple systems from multiple vendors, all which have different design philosophies. The result is often incorrect usage and inconsistent safety parameters set across the bridge system. The Raven Integrated Navigation System has been developed with a focus on improving the safety of navigation and operations on the bridge, by making it simpler and more intuitive.” “Wärtsilä Voyage is bringing a step-change in navigational safety and efficiency with automation solutions, which also reduce the environmental impact of shipping. One such example is Wärtsilä Voyage’s Nacos Platinum suite. Its smart navigation system uses radars, sensors, cameras and an augmented reality user interface to increase situational awareness. This enhances passenger safety exponentially and speeds up manoeuvring procedures, thus saving energy. The dynamic route optimisation feature uses an algorithm that factors in multiple variables, including cloud-based weather inputs, to constantly optimise the vessel’s path. As a result, ships can avoid high wind and waves, increasing safety, reducing energy consumption and improving passenger comfort.” Alexander Vehrenkamp, General Sales Manager at Wärtsilä Voyage