TIM eMagazine Vol.2 Issue 9
ABB has unveiled a new
situational awareness solution
that will make vessel operations
safer and more efficient. The
solution can be used by officers
anywhere onboard a ship and
marks the next step towards
remotely controlled and
ultimately autonomous ships.
ABB ABILITY™ MARINE PI-
LOT VISION LOOKS BEYOND
HUMAN VISION FOR SHIP
AUTOMATION
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BB has unveiled a new situational awareness
solution that will make vessel operations safer
and more efficient. The solution can be used by
officers anywhere onboard a ship and marks
the next step towards remotely controlled and
ultimately autonomous ships.
ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision takes advan-
tage of the latest advances in sensor technology
and computer vision to offer multiple real-time
visualizations of a vessel’s surroundings and
new ways of perceiving its situation. A virtual
model of the ship is superimposed on real surroundings, making it possi-
ble to see the operation from a third person’s perspective. The officer can
switch between views instantaneously, making it easier to predict vessel
motions and be alert to previously hidden obstacles or collision risks. The
resulting improvement in situational awareness has significant benefits
for safety and operational efficiency.
“The launch of ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision addresses an important
step in the ongoing digitalization of ship operations,” said Juha Koskela,
Managing Director at ABB Marine & Ports. “This new solution indicates an
important landmark in ABB’s digital strategy and offering for our custom-
ers. It also demonstrates the aspiration and technology leadership that
ABB has to offer for the maritime industry.”
The ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision introduced to the general public
for the first time during the renowned tech event Slush, held in Helsinki
30 November and 1 December.
“Computer vision has advanced significantly in recent years. With this
new solution, ABB is leveraging that in order to present the ship and its
environment in ways beyond ordinary perception. Crucially, we can do
this in real-time in an intuitive fashion, which does not distract the crew
from their work. In this sense, Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision extends the
capabilities of the human senses,” said Mikko Lepisto, Senior Vice Presi-
dent of Digital Solutions at ABB Marine & Ports. “The solution can easily be
installed on conventional vessels to improve situational a