DUTCH based Fugro has introduced a new service to its range of satellite positioning systems that it claims enhances berthing safety.
Fugro's new Oceanstar manoeuvring designed to enhance berthing safety DUTCH based Fugro has introduced a new service to its range of satellite positioning systems that it claims enhances berthing safety. Fugro's Oceanstar software is an onboard decision support system that has been developed to improve navigational safety and reduce a ships' operating costs. "The Oceanstar high performance navigation and manoeuvring system enhances navigation integrity, berthing safety and ship energy efficiency management and helps to reduce a vessel's environmental footprint," said the company statement. Fugro said that during berthing it provides essential information including approach speeds, rate of turn and even distances to the berth. The new system incorporates approved and 'Wheel Mark" functions such as differential GNSS (DGNSS), speed and distance measurement device (SDMD), transmitting heading device (THD) and rate of turn indicator (ROT). The system can be tailored to particular requirements and market environments to ensure a cost effective, fit-for-purpose solution. For more information: h.moe.haugen@fugro.com Fugro is an independent provider of geo-intelligence and asset integrity solutions for large constructions, infrastructure and natural resources. The company collects data on topography, soil composition and environmental conditions, both onshore and offshore. It organises the data and add value through processing, interpretation and visualisation. Fugro has 11,500 employees in 60 countries. In 2015 Fugro revenue amounted to around EUR2.4 billion (US$2.6 billion) Fugro is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
