"... without HarbourPilot, it would not have been possible to berth and unberth these two ships, because of the extremely thick fog, until the following day. Thanks to HarbourPilot, we can guarantee a more efficient and safe navigation through the port."
Capt. Andrea Maccaferri
Captain of Pilots
Port of Ravenna, Italy
Safety
- HarbourPilot provides the pilot and bridge team with accurate, real-time, reliable information to make critical decisions.
- Because information is in real-time, pilots are able to detect variations from the plan and take corrective action very early.
- It is an independent source of accurate navigation information
- It is an exceptional aid in poor visibility conditions
- The swept-path predictor capability enables pilots to control the precision of critical turns with previously undreamed-of accuracy.
Efficiency
- Because deviations from the plan can be detected early, they can be corrected before they become significant. This makes for more efficient piloting.
- Safe ship movements can be undertaken in situations that would otherwise be unfeasible, making for hugely more efficient use of port facilities.
Personal Enhancement
- HarbourPilot’s recording and playback capability allows pilots to record their passages in real-time and analyse their performance afterwards. This capability is also excellent for debriefing trainee pilots.
- Pilots are able to fine-tune their abilities by comparing HarbourPilot information with the view out the window.
- Communication is improved between pilots and masters... because information displayed on the easily-understood ECDIS chart cuts through language barriers.
- The Pilot has a system they are familiar and comfortable with – on every ship.
- Being independent of the ship's sensors, the pilot has a reliable source of information even if the ship’s systems fail.
