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GateHouse Delivers Online AIS Display System

The Maritime and Port Bureau of Taiwan chose GateHouse Maritime to deliver the soft-

The ware side of its new national AIS system. system is currently being installed and is es- timated to be fully functional this September.

The solution GateHouse is providing will be accessible from any computer with an Inter- net connection and a standard web browser, well-suited for the many users with needs for maritime information and ideal for distribut- ing maritime data to a number of users in dif- ferent locations.

The Taiwanese maritime domain consists of many islands and lighthouses, and some of these are out of reach for shore connectivity.

One of the key features in their new system is developed for the situations when an AtoN is too far away from direct connectivity from shore. With the AtoN chaining feature, other

AtoNs that are within coverage from shore can be set up to retransmit a message to the

AtoN furthest away – essentially forming a chain of transmitters from shore to the AtoNs without direct connectivity. Speci? cally, the software takes care of generating, encrypting and transmitting messages that con? gure an

AtoN for sending out virtual AtoNs – using the chained AtoNs for the transmission.

‘PortBin’ for Marine Clean-Up

SpillTech of Sandefjord, Norway has developed an automated waste collector, dubbed PortBin, that is helping to solve pollution problems by collecting waste from the water surface. The waste collector works on the principle of weir-type skimmers. It creates a suction on the water surface that allows it to collect waste in a 30-liter container, which is emptied manually when needed. PortBin is currently being used by local port authorities in Oslo, Sandefjord, Kristiansand, Bergen,

Photo: SpillTech GateHouse

Stord, Kragerø, Trondheim, Bærum and Copenhagen. organizations and industry partners to explore further

Also, SpillTech is collaborating with private sector applications of its technology in international markets.

Photo: RockFLEET

RockFLEET Vessel Tracking System

RockFLEET vessel tracking system to be integrated with Blue Sky Network’s cloud-based SkyRouter ? eet management and operation portal. Rock Seven agreed on a partnership with Blue Sky Network, a provider of mission-critical, satellite-based ? eet management, tracking, and operational analytics solutions. Sky-

Router, Blue Sky Network’s cloud-based portal, offers tracking, remote communications, and ? eet manage- ment capabilities on any internet-connected device, including Android and iOS devices. SkyRouter’s key attributes include real-time tracking and mapping worldwide 24/7, global two-way email and SMS mes- saging, dynamic alerts, automatic report generation, and customizable geofencing. With SkyRouter as the command center, a comprehensive range of handheld, portable, and installed devices is available to address the speci? c requirements of clients.

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