Cruise & Ferry Review - Autumn/Winter 2025

135 FarSounder Whale collisions pose a significant challenge and risk for cruise ships. Avoiding these incidents is critical for both the passenger experience and whale species survival. FarSounder’s Argos 3D Forward Looking Sonar offers a proven solution. It is the only navigational product on the maritime market capable of providing the bridge crew with a true, real-time, 3D image of the waters ahead up to 1,000 metres. Argos sonars have consistently detected whales, giving ships time to alter course and prevent strikes. This effective technology has no negative impact on whales or the environment, aligning with FarSounder’s commitment to providing a safe solution for all. Fs US 103 NAPA Fifty-five per cent of onboard accidents in the last 28 years occurred while crew members were carrying out planned work, most of which took place in confined or high-risk areas, according to InterManager. NAPA’s digital Permit to Work system helps cruise and passenger ship operators take safety further. Designed to eliminate the risks of paper-based procedures, it provides step-by-step digital guidance for hazardous tasks, ensuring no safety step is missed. Real-time onboard and shoreside visibility empowers teams to act fast and catch risks early with built-in validations and automated checks. Together with NAPA Logbook, which digitises record-keeping, from MARPOL to ballast water and beyond, NAPA’s solutions make compliance intuitive and safety uncompromising. Ng FI 20

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