Augmented Reality (AR) in shipping

 MOL deploys augmented reality technology on tanker bridges :
The bridges of many of Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines’ (MOL) tankers are set to get the fighter jet treatment with augmented reality (AR) technology deployed. 

The futuristic navigation system has been developed with compatriot Furuno and is now being installed on 21 VLCCs, after a successful pilot last year on one of the group’s new car carriers and another VLCC. 

The system displays information on other vessels sailing on a vessel’s planned route and surrounding sea areas and other ocean conditions, such as shallow waters. 

It integrates information from the automatic identification system (AIS) and radar with real-time video images from the bridge camera in collaboration with Furuno Electric’s Electric Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) FMD3300 series. 

The system provides visual support to crewmembers during their watch-keeping and ship operations by using AR technology to superimposing real-time video imagery and voyage information. 

“Due to its deep draft, VLCC operations require special care when navigating on the waters such as the Straits of Singapore and Malacca, a heavily trafficked sea lane that has limited areas,” MOL noted in a release

MOL will install the system in its energy transport fleet including LNG carriers, as well as its dry bulk carriers. 

The company stated today that the technology will play a “key role” in realizing autonomous ships in the future.

Augmented Reality Ship exprimentation with Roll Royce 

Links :

• YouTube : eAR is a navigation software that integrates hydrographic charts data to the surrounding space vision using augmented reality. EasyMarine offers the opportunity to evaluate, at your own discretion, all spaces in detail, in any visibility condition and with all relevant information.