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BOATBUILDING “2017 has been a year of development and growth, but it was not smooth sailing for all on the ferry front as various vessels experienced a few rocky runs. Nevertheless, members of the

Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) can claim one of the best track records for maritime and transportation related casualties.” sightful presentation on the use of wearable, immersive, Partnerships will be key to setting sail on a safe and suc- augmented reality devices for marine navigation. Through cessful 2018.

smart glass technology, there is potential for operators to physically see their operating environment with superim- posed real-time digital navigation aids.

Joe Hudspeth is VP of Business Development at

Still under development, the technology could someday

All American Marine. He currently serves as a give the master an overlay of a navigation chart plot, for- regional co-chairman for the Passenger Vessel As- ward looking radar images for debris detection, or even sociation and participates on several PVA com- water depth data without having to divert focus. This tech- mittees. Reach him at [email protected] nology also shows potential to reduce distracted driver is- sues by ensuring that the master stays visually focused on the appropriate targets to avoid triggering alarms. Sepa-

E|AYÐGE^SsÐSAYEusYOG?OIÐAOŽY rately, ‘Geofencing’ can be employed to de