Remember, even the best GPS navigation system never replace the human experience
I take the challenge of avoiding collisions at sea seriously. Ships, from massive cargo carriers to smaller fishing boats, all share the responsibility of sailing safely. Two of the most recognized tools for collision avoidance are the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and marine radar. Both play a big role in modern navigation, but each works in its own way and…
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Passive GPS tracking occurred sometime before the real-time tracking. Actually, it is a very simple solution which could be explained in a couple of words. So, a GPS receiver collecting data from GPS/GLONASS/ GALILEO and other systems satellites. The passive tracking device is able to record these data and replay on demand of the user. That is it, no rocket…
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After I had resumed surfing browsers for marine or nautical software for laptop and other personal use electronic devices, I decided to stop it for a while. I do not want it forever, but there are so many offers in this market as has got stuck and confused a little bit. To refresh my memory, I decided to check what…
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Marine traffic control in sea ports and high-density ships movement areas is the main task for Vessel Traffic Systems (VTS). What actually those guys, sometimes even girls, are doing in their hi-tech VTS Towers? As I mentioned in About Me page, my job is closely related to ships, harbor and other marine related spheres. I am one of those guys…
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