Integration of marine augmented reality tools with navigation software
The company recently announced to integration of their marine augmented reality tools with the navigation software of TimeZero. This French company was one of the pioneers of electronic maritime navigation and has cooperations with navigation equipment manufacturer Furuno from Japan.
The company is a merger of MaxSea, Nobeltec and MapMedia. Thanks to the integration of the navigation equipment with the augmented reality, data from AIS, radar, weather routing software and other tools is included in one overview, displaying all the information that can be seen, obtained or detected by sensors. The press statement announcing the integration of the digital tools claims to improve human awareness: “The integrated digital tools allow mariners to seamlessly combine collision avoidance equipment such as AIS and radar with real-time visual data analysis. This integration bridges the gap in situational awareness, providing mariners with an unprecedented level of insight into their
surroundings and greatly enhancing safety at sea.”
Creating an electronic world
model for autonomous yachting Enabling autonomous
navigation and enhancing onboard comfort are the goals that naval architecture and design studio DLBA had set in the development of their A.I.-driven superyacht TEMPO. It is an exploration of the possibilities of A.I. to set course autonomously and ensure to always provide the right atmosphere for crew and guests on board.;
In their presentation of the concept, the office writes: “Autonomous navigation systems create an electronic world model, fusing data from onboard sensors, and information sources like GPS, radar, AIS, electronic charts, weather information systems and video cameras to safely navigate both highly congested areas and open seas.
Navigation autonomy relieves the workload on the vessel operator. The operator is left to maintain a presence while the autonomous navigation system guides the vessel. The reduced level of focus required in this area results in higher situational awareness.
Calculated
navigation with AI: safe and efficient yachting routes With all systems connected,
computers can start analysing data to present routes that are safe, provide the smoothest ride, follow the wind and the tides, arrive at their destination in time and with the least fuel consumption. Enter Artificial Intelligence into yachting.
The benefits to this include a reduced risk of collision and grounding, avoidance of heavy weather, optimization of fuel consumption and lower operator workload.” This results in the owner and his guests having more time to enjoy the experience of yachting. The onboard systems can even detect which persons are entering a cabin, to adjust temperature and other preferred settings to that person’s liking. The motor yacht concept is set to be 58 meters long.
Dialogue with AI: enhancing yacht operations and guest experience
Italian yard Rossinavi has already launched a motor catamaran with such capacities last May: the 42-meter long Seawolf X. The yacht is equipped with an intelligent energy management system that allows it to cruise for one whole day in full electric mode, go electric for 90 percent in multi-day trips or even cross the Atlantic Ocean while using electric power only for 80 percent of the way.
When docked in hibernation mode, the yacht can be used as a battery to provide electricity for a waterside home. Rossinavi has created an onboard A.I. system that analyses the yacht’s operations, learns from observations, and anticipates guest needs. It engages in dialogues with the crew to promote sustainable operations. The A.I. also monitors the battery pack to ensure optimal range and interacts with the crew.
Cybersecurity in AI-driven yachting: ensuring safe and secure voyages Dependence on computer
connections for travel does pose risks. The enormous congestion of air travel because of a computer security system update that went wrong on July 19th this year, illustrates that a software bug can lead to disaster.
Technological possibilities and advantages are clear, the risks may not be disregarded. Cyber security systems are crucial. It is also crucial to understand that they can always be hacked or show other failures. Upholding situational awareness as a personal merit remains a necessary quality for yachtsmen and mariners, a valued capacity that is also enjoyable to practise.
THE REPORT | DEC 2024 | ISSUE 110 | 107
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