Friday, July 25, 2014

Hyundai Heavy develops ship navigation system

Hyundai Heavy Industries announced it has developed a new high-tech ship navigation system, the Hyundai Intelligent Collision Avoidance Support System.
 
The HiCASS system searches the best sea routes and automatically detects potential obstacles such as ships and reefs within 50 km, according to the statement. HHI said the improved accuracy of the system allows vessels to identify dangers based on the type of vessel, weather conditions, waves and wind.

The shipbuilder said the system also features a collision notification system that signals "caution," "urgent" and "danger," which supports safe operations at sea.
 
HHI says HiCASS, installed along with voyage systems such as automatic radar plotting aid, automatic identification system and electronic chart system, can analyze the locations of the obstacles as set out by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.

HHI said it tested the system by running it on a 13,800-TEU containership and a 162,000 m³ LNG carrier, respectively, in May and June of 2014.

The system is expected to be available starting in 2016, following the sea trial for testing performance and stability on long distance routes, HHI said.



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