Collaborative Innovation in Maritime Navigation with NAL Research and Partners
In a groundbreaking alliance, NAL Research, a frontrunner in Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) solutions, has joined forces with SGM Technology AS and Tschudi Shipping Company to combat the increasing threats to maritime navigation. As the maritime industry faces a surge in GPS/GNSS signal threats such as jamming and spoofing, this partnership seeks to deliver a robust tracking and navigation system designed for commercial vessels. The collaboration leverages NAL's extensive experience of over 25 years in APNT and connectivity, as well as SGM's decade-long expertise in maritime technology. Tschudi Shipping Company adds over a century of maritime service experience to the mix, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by the sector.
Currently, the maritime industry is witnessing a staggering increase of up to 350% in reported disruptions affecting vessels, as unveiled by NorthStandard. These disturbances can result in dire consequences: collisions, operational delays, financial losses for global trade, and heightened risks to the safety of crews at sea. In this context, reliable asset tracking and assured navigation have emerged as crucial requirements for maritime operations.
Under this partnership, the companies are using Iridium's low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite network to provide a navigation solution that is not only resilient to interference but also ensures accuracy and reliability even in compromised GPS conditions. The technology centers on the Iridium® PNT service, a powerful, authenticated L-band signal designed to withstand threats of jamming and spoofing.
"Ensuring navigational safety in today's maritime environment is of paramount importance for cargo protection and crew safety," stated Robert Bills, President of NAL Research. He emphasized that the collaborative effort aims for global situational awareness that increases maritime safety, especially in the most remote areas.
SGM Technology CEO, Steffen Grefsgård, championed the initiative by highlighting the practical necessity of robust solutions capable of addressing emerging technological threats. With the threat of GPS jamming and spoofing now a reality, Grefsgård expressed the company's dedication to developing methods that bolster the integrity of maritime operations.
Felix Tschudi, Chairman of Tschudi Shipping Company, echoed these sentiments, noting the historical evolution of navigation technology while emphasizing the need for collective industry action to counter the risks posed by modern technological threats. He reinforced the collaboration's mission to safeguard maritime personnel and assets as essential to the industry's future.
As trials of this state-of-the-art solution roll out, industry stakeholders are optimistic. The partnership not only represents an innovative approach to maritime challenges but also strengthens the commitment to ensuring safe shipping routes in geographies susceptible to signal degradation.
Rohit Braggs, Vice President of PNT at Iridium, expressed pride in supporting the collaboration, noting that the secure PNT services provided through Iridium's technology are critical for safeguarding high-value assets in maritime markets. The partnership's promising vision aims to create solutions that respond to evolving maritime challenges and keep mariners safe.
This joint initiative underscores the vital importance of collaboration in the maritime sector, uniting expertise from diverse fields to confront the common challenges faced by commercial maritime activities. With such partnerships set to redefine navigation standards, the efforts of NAL Research, SGM Technology, and Tschudi Shipping Company foster optimism for safer and more reliable maritime operations in the future.
Currently, the maritime industry is witnessing a staggering increase of up to 350% in reported disruptions affecting vessels, as unveiled by NorthStandard. These disturbances can result in dire consequences: collisions, operational delays, financial losses for global trade, and heightened risks to the safety of crews at sea. In this context, reliable asset tracking and assured navigation have emerged as crucial requirements for maritime operations.
Under this partnership, the companies are using Iridium's low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite network to provide a navigation solution that is not only resilient to interference but also ensures accuracy and reliability even in compromised GPS conditions. The technology centers on the Iridium® PNT service, a powerful, authenticated L-band signal designed to withstand threats of jamming and spoofing.
"Ensuring navigational safety in today's maritime environment is of paramount importance for cargo protection and crew safety," stated Robert Bills, President of NAL Research. He emphasized that the collaborative effort aims for global situational awareness that increases maritime safety, especially in the most remote areas.
SGM Technology CEO, Steffen Grefsgård, championed the initiative by highlighting the practical necessity of robust solutions capable of addressing emerging technological threats. With the threat of GPS jamming and spoofing now a reality, Grefsgård expressed the company's dedication to developing methods that bolster the integrity of maritime operations.
Felix Tschudi, Chairman of Tschudi Shipping Company, echoed these sentiments, noting the historical evolution of navigation technology while emphasizing the need for collective industry action to counter the risks posed by modern technological threats. He reinforced the collaboration's mission to safeguard maritime personnel and assets as essential to the industry's future.
As trials of this state-of-the-art solution roll out, industry stakeholders are optimistic. The partnership not only represents an innovative approach to maritime challenges but also strengthens the commitment to ensuring safe shipping routes in geographies susceptible to signal degradation.
Rohit Braggs, Vice President of PNT at Iridium, expressed pride in supporting the collaboration, noting that the secure PNT services provided through Iridium's technology are critical for safeguarding high-value assets in maritime markets. The partnership's promising vision aims to create solutions that respond to evolving maritime challenges and keep mariners safe.
This joint initiative underscores the vital importance of collaboration in the maritime sector, uniting expertise from diverse fields to confront the common challenges faced by commercial maritime activities. With such partnerships set to redefine navigation standards, the efforts of NAL Research, SGM Technology, and Tschudi Shipping Company foster optimism for safer and more reliable maritime operations in the future.
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