Dubai-based Trelleborg Marine Systems has launched SafeTug, a program it says enhances piloting and navigation safety. This software enables[ds_preview] real-time sharing of operational data and information on the movement of ships being maneuvered. »This enhances collaboration between the tug master, ship bridge teams, pilots and port operators«, Trelleborg says. SafeTug uses dynamic data including the ship’s speed and direction, rate of turn, trajectory, heading and course over the ground. The software also displays the position of other tugboats using the system. »SafeTug improves the range and accuracy of navigational measurements, offering true 360° visibility and enhancing situational awareness in real-time,« said Trelleborg’s president of marine systems Richard Hepworth. »This helps the pilot to know exactly where the tugs are located and for the tug master to know exactly what the movement of the assisted vessel is, creating a safer and more effective pilotage experience.«
SafeTug connects with SmartPort Cloud for data storage and exchange to provide an overview of port and piloting operations. It enables onshore teams to monitor whole operations for decision support and planning future maneuvers.
