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Products

NaviPac4

NaviPac 4 is the result of a major overhaul of the survey navi- gation and positioning software developed by EIVA. The new software generation introduces both new and improved fea- tures, making for an even more effective tool as part of the

NaviSuite software suite for offshore and shallow water op- erations. These features include a new con? guration tool, Li-

DAR navigation capability and new Helmsman’s Display, just to mention a few. Moreover, NaviPac 4 brings visualization and processing features from EIVA NaviModel, the NaviSuite Eliminate the number of solutions required to carry out survey solution for 4D modeling and visualization. This also means and construction operations; Standardize their setup by using that the software now offers a native, real-time 3D engine. the same software for different types of operations; Simplify

The strategic aim of all NaviSuite development activities and automate the operation work? ow to reduce operator time.

sums up what the announcement of NaviPac 4 offers users, as IMO Type Approval for Gyro Compass with INS.

it allows them to: www.eiva.com

Giant Piston Corer

OSIL engineers have recently returned from Japan fol- lowing the successful completion of Sea Trials for a 42m

Stainless Steel Giant Piston Corer in conjunction with local agents Kyokuto Boeki Kaisha Ltd. The 42m Giant Piston

Corer and handling system forms a major part of the suite of equipment on board the new state-of-the-art research vessel

Kaimei supplied to JAMSTEC.

www.osil.co.uk

Kongsberg

MGC R3 Compass

Kongsberg Maritime received IMO Type Approval (Wheel- mark) for its MGC R3 COMPASS system. The gyro com- pass ? ts well into the range of offerings from Kongsberg for navigation and ship control systems. The MGC R3 COM-

PASS integrates Kongsberg’s already established Motion

Reference Unit (MRU) platform with high-end gyro com- pass technology, providing a reliable and accurate solution for any navigational purposes. Acting both as a gyro com- pass and full Inertial Navigation System (INS), the system outputs heading, roll, pitch, heave and position data. Data is distributed via Ethernet and serial lines to ensure ef? cient distribution to multiple users on board the vessel.

www.km.kongsberg.com

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