Sperry Marine launches integrated digital navigation and voyage planning services
Sperry Marine, the Navigation Experts, has partnered with NAVTOR to launch Sperry Marine Navigation Charts and Voyage Planning. Designed to optimize vessel safety and efficiency, the service provides an integrated e-navigation solution that reduces administration associated with chart updates and route planning and improves cyber security, according to the company's release.
Navigation Charts and Voyage Planning is the latest service addition to the SperrySphere platform, leveraging NAVTOR’s award-winning service, designed to reduce fuel costs, support compliance with environmental regulations and reduce workload for navigators by providing all critical voyage information in one integrated application.
The system analyses the planned route and compares navigation data with the vessel’s water and air draught and other specifications to ensure full safety from berth to berth.
With databases and permits automatically distributed and updated seamlessly, the huge number of administration hours and the risk of human error during manual planning can be reduced.
The ENC chart service simplifies workflow for fleet managers and navigators and provides full control and accessibility over charts with NAVTOR’s NavTracker chart management and ordering tool. This enables shipowners to take advantage of a range of data subscription models including Pay-As-You-Sail, to meet each vessel’s specific needs.
The PAYS model enables shipowners to more accurately manage their purchases costs with no need to pay for unused charts. Cyber security protocols are enforced by Sperry Marine’s Secure Maritime Gateway which uses multiple firewalls and a ‘demilitarised zone’ as a staging post between front and back of bridge to ensure there is no direct connection between the navigation systems and the ship’s main IT network.
The Charts and Voyage Planning module is deployed and managed through the SperrySphere smart navigation platform. This is a one-stop-shop back-of-bridge digital platform which manages delivery of a wide variety of safety and voyage optimisation applications and a roadmap including remote support and diagnostics of navigation equipment.
The Charts and Voyage Planning module is deployed and managed through SperryMarine's SperrySphere back-of-bridge smart navigation platform.
NAVTOR is a supplier of navigational products and services for the maritime sector. The company operates in over 60 countries and supply all types of vessels with navigational and vessel performance services.
