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We are pleased to assign contracts to these market leaders and fore-running vendors, who together with the project can take a lead in the future development
Test Manager Björn Andreasson of The Swedish Maritime Administration
Today, there are many regional test environments. However, shipping is global and we need to ensure that new solutions will work across the oceans
Peter Fyrby, Director of Research and Innovation at the Swedish Maritime Administration
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ECDIS suppliers deliver 225 STM systems

Three leading ECDIS-suppliers, Transas, Wärtsilä SAM Electronics and Adveto, will provide the first Sea Traffic Management-compatible on-board systems.Test Manager Björn Andreasson of The Swedish Maritime Administration is content: “We are pleased to assign contracts to these market leaders and fore-running vendors, who together with the project can take a lead in the future development.” The decision was released on Thursday at the SMM in Hamburg. “In Transas we strive to create and enable the connection of the dots in ship operations. Sea Traffic Management is in line with our vision

International cooperation will streamline maritime transport

Sweden, South Korea and Denmark have initiated a global partnership on the development of e-navigation solutions. Modern technology will lead to higher safety and more efficient transports at sea.The Swedish Maritime Administration is leading the largest European e-navigation project, MONALISA 2.0. The main objective of MONALISA 2.0 is Sea Traffic Management (STM) and to find solutions that will improve dynamic route planning and collaboration, while promoting a common exchange of voyage plan information. Sweden, Denmark and South Korea have now signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Kick-off for project aiming to ensure winter navigation in the Baltic Sea

The kick-off meeting for the winter navigation project WINMOS took place in Helsinki 5-6 November. WINMOS is a project that aims to safeguard efficient winter navigation in the European Union’s northernmost fairways by safeguarding icebreaking resources in a medium and long term perspective and to develop the winter navigation system as a whole in the Baltic Sea.Functional maritime transports all-year-around is of the utmost importance for the trade within the European Union. 15% of the world’s maritime transportation, or more than 750 million tonnes, is performed in the Baltic Sea. Around

Swedish icebreaker testing new monitoring system for Arctic maritime traffic

Maritime traffic in the Arctic is rising dramatically, leading to a greater need for safety and environmental protection. Consequently, as part of the icebreaker Oden’s Artic expedition, the Swedish Maritime Administration is testing a new tracking system for maritime traffic. The World Wildlife Fund, WWF, is also positive to the project.The Arctic is one of the world’s most environmentally sensitive areas, while also being one of the most difficult to protect against accidents. Thus, the need to support the maritime industry is crucial in guaranteeing safety for navigation and the

MONALISA 2.0 for increased safety and reduced environmental impact

The starting shot is about to go for the Swedish Maritime Administration’s EU-project, MONALISA 2.0. Innovations and Sea Traffic Management will lead to greater efficiency, higher safety and reduced environmental impact.Vessel traffic is increasingly intensive, leading to a growing risk of accidents. With a superior decision-making base for shipping and a new concept for Sea Traffic Management, the Swedish Maritime Administration – in cooperation with some 30 partners throughout Europe – aims to raise maritime safety.   “The need to manage and support shipping is decisive in guaranteeing

The world´s largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation & Plc, is joining the MONALISA project

Always seeking new ways to enhance safety, the shipping industry is turning to Sweden and the Swedish Maritime Administration to continuously track locations of cruise and cargo vessels sailing European waters. The MONALISA project, led by The Swedish Maritime Administration, has attracted considerable international interest and the world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation & plc, is now joining an extension of the project.The European Commission has highlighted the importance of developing strong measures to create safer navigation routes and avoid future disasters by enhancing

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