IBS aids safer navigation

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The Marine Accident Investigation branch (MAIB) says marine collisions happen due to tired officers and lack of staff at nights. The new Integrated Bridge System (IBS), the working of which is explained will allow safe navigation. Recently, the biggest ship ever built in Croatia is fitted with Manta bridge IBS supplied by Kelvin Hughes.

Legal issues & crime, Company legal issue, Investigations, Control, Marine accidents

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Integrated bridge systems come of age

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The integrated bridge system was generated for the officer of the watch to avoid accidents caused by human errors and to cope up with their stress and to reduce their workload. This system offer safety, punctuality, fuel saving and easy operation throughout the voyage and makes the best use of the weather forecast.

Water Transportation, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Water Transportation Services, Support Activities for Water Transportation, Water Transportation Programs, Safety and security measures, Technology application, Shipping industry, Marine transportation, Marine navigation

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Double double-enders for Calmac

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The Scottish west coast will introduce two new double-ended ropax ferries that were being built in the UK for ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne (Calmac). Brown Brothers Aquarius 50 holding-fin stabilizers are destined for Calmac's double-ended ferry Coruisk.

Facilities & equipment, Transportation, Transportation Services, Support Activities for Transportation, LOCAL AND INTERURBAN PASSENGER TRANSIT, Purchasing, Equipment and supplies, Transportation industry, Ferries, Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd.

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