SAFETY AND SECURITY
Wärtsilä’s Smart Panoramic Edge Camera System.
Enhancing marine safety Wärtsilä takes situational awareness to a new level as their new Smart Panoramic Edge Camera System greatly reduces risk of accidents by providing an almost perfect 360 degree view of the vessel and its surroundings. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF WÄRTSILÄ.
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ecently, Wärtsilä Voyage, part of the technology group Wärtsilä, announced the launch of its Smart Panoramic Edge Camera System (S.P.E.C.S). Designed to significantly enhance marine safety, it’s a system that provides 360 degree situational
Sasha Heriot, Head of Product, Assistance Systems, Wärtsilä Voyage.
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awareness, streamed directly to the bridge in real-time. In addition to eliminating blind spots with digital panoramic cameras located around the vessel, S.P.E.C.S can also provide a birds-eye view of the ship and its surroundings, which is a significant
“With S.P.E.C.S, the bridge crew has a perfect view of what’s going on around the ship at all times. This takes situational awareness to a completely new level, and greatly reduces the risk of accidents and costly damage.” Sasha Heriot – Head of Product, Assistance Systems, Wärtsilä Voyage.
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