With the growing reliance on the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) technologies, maritime cyber risk management becomes increasingly important. Managing the maritime cyber risk would allow not only data protection, but as well as safe and reliable ship operations and maritime transport. Recently, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published the Guidelines on high-level recommendations […]
Laboratory for Autonomous Navigation Systems
Raising Awareness on Cyber Security of ECDIS
In the maritime transport, the Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) has been developed into a complex computer-based ship critical operational technology system, playing central roles in the safe ship navigation and transport. While ECDIS software maintenance is regulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ECDIS performance standards and related circulars, underlying software and […]
Human Machine Interface: Interaction of OOWs with the ECDIS system
Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is a computer maritime navigational system providing support to Officers Of the Watch (OOW’s) in the execution of main navigational tasks. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the primary scope of ECDIS is a contribution to navigation safety. The system represents an inevitable path towards paperless vessels […]
SKILLSEA
Technology and digitalisation are transforming the shipping industry. ‘Smart’ ships are coming into service, creating demand for a new generation of competent, highly-skilled maritime professionals. Europe is a traditional global source of maritime expertise and the four-year SKILLSEA project is launched with the aim of ensuring that the region’s maritime professionals possess key digital, green […]
An Overview of Recent Changes in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Regarding Maritime Mobile Satellite Service
For a long time, Inmarsat satellite system was the only maritime mobile satellite service provider when Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is concerned. This satellite system has different generations of its satellites providing a wide range of services and applications. In 2018, its services related to the GMDSS have migrated to a newer […]
Analysis of Primary Position Validation in ECDIS System
The mandatory ECDIS transitional period has ended just recently. The technology matured and the progress towards the ECDIS as a primary means of navigation has continued. Safe and effective navigation mostly relies on accurate and valid positioning despite the system’s technological advancement. In general, the frequency of plotting and monitoring of ship’s position depends on […]
Challenges of adaptive coastal voyage planning
Creating an efficient and safe voyage plan is a complex and challenging task. Compliance with safe mandatory voyage planning procedures must be considered alongside shortest distance, sailing time and efficiency. Mentioned factors reflect on decisions in voyage appraisal, planning, execution and monitoring. Decisions in all voyage stages are further influenced by navigational knowledge and experience […]
ECDIS transitional period completion: Analyses, observations and findings
During the past three decades, the Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) evolved from its initial purpose to a complex navigation support tool. The transition from paper to electronic charts represents a substantial step in navigation, contributing to the reduction of the navigator’s workload, ease of execution of navigational tasks and integrated information and […]
Near Real-time S-AIS: Recent Developments and Implementation Possibilities for Global Maritime Stakeholders
VHF Maritime Mobile Band – A New System to Declutter AIS Channels
The latest World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) was held in Geneva from the 2nd to 27th November 2015. One of its results is the revision of the Radio Regulations’ Appendix 18 in order to improve the efficiency and reallocate one part of the Very High Frequency (VHF) maritime mobile spectrum for new digital technologies. This revision […]
