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E-Navigation and Advanced Radar Gain Momentum on the Bridge
...Farsounder’s forward looking sonar can be included in integrated bridge systems. It enables navigators to see what is in front of them underwater in 3D and in real-time. Farsounder’s technology can reach up to 1,000 m in front of the ship and can detect icebergs, reefs, shipping containers, large whales and other navigation obstructions.
Echoes of the Future
In the last decade, 3D forward-scanning technology has emerged that could change yacht navigation.
3D FLS & Navigating the “New Norm”
As more cruise vessels traverse the waters near the poles, we look at the tech designed to navigate safely.
Trends in Luxury Expedition Cruising
Cutting-edge technology isn't just about toys. The luxury expedition ships of the next few years are safer and more ecologically friendly than ever before.
Changes to Data Sourcing in Modern Times
Seaports, waterways and climate are inextricably linked. Weather anomalies change bottom contours and destroy aids to navigation compromising safety. In the past decade, maritime applications, maturing marine technologies and crowdsourcing have given mariners access to near-real-time hydrographic data. The 3D Forward-looking Sonar is one example of the technology navigators are using today to create their own 3D local chart database. Thousands of vessel operators are now contributing to online navigation safety databases. This article provides examples of how traditional hydrographic data sourcing continues to change in the wake of apps, intra-vessel communication and 3D sonar hardware/software technology.
The Sea Less Travelled
With more superyachts cruising atypical waters, the dangers presented by insufficient chart data are increasing. Marianne Molchan, president of Molchan Marine Sciences, looks at the role of forward-looking sonar and how it could be a game changer for the adventurous owner-captain team.