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Simplifying control and enhancing situational awareness with ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot solutions

published on 16 March 2022 - 19 -

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ABB's Marine Pilot solutions offer improved safety and efficiency for both newbuilds and retrofits, through enabling better situational understanding and automating operations.

ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision combines information from a wide range of sources into one comprehensive overview, providing the operator an augmented view of the vessels surroundings.
Learn more about ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision here: https://new.abb.com/marine/systems-and-solutions/digital/abb-ability-marine-pilot/abb-ability-marine-pilot-vision

The intelligent maneuvering and control system ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Control packs vessel controls into one joystick and touchscreen, giving the operator optimal control of the vessel smoothly transition between all operational modes, whether it is maneuvering, transit or position keeping.
Learn more about ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Control here: https://new.abb.com/marine/systems-and-solutions/digital/abb-ability-marine-pilot/abb-ability-marine-pilot-control

These products make up the building blocks of future autonomous operations. Read more: https://new.abb.com/marine/stepwise-to-autonomy

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