Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' Ship Operation Support System
Since 1992 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has developed and improved the advanced ship operation support system (Super ASOS) on the basis of actual experiences onboard.
Although basically the best performance of the system is expected with the whole sub-systems integrated into one by means of network technology, the individual option for each sub-system on the basis of user's requirement is available. (Refer to Fig. 1)
(1) Mitsubishi Super Bridge
The highly advanced navigation system presents the simultaneous conveniences of safety, punctuality, fuel saving and easy one-man watch/operation throughout the voyage.
And the latest version fully complies with class requirements for One Man Bridge Notation.
・ECDIS display overlaid with RADAR image
・Weather routing/speed analysis by satellite communication
・Collision/grounding avoidance planning and control by AI (Artificial Intelligence)
・Handfree verbal operation and navigation information service
(2) Hull Stress/Motion Monitoring System
Hull stress/motion monitoring complying with LRS/SEA Notation assists the ship operator by sophisticated sensors and data processing function.
And so far seven (7) sets of the latest full version have been into service. (Refer to Fig. 3 Display form of real time monitor.)
(3) Mitsubishi Super Cargo
The highly advanced cargo planning/control system presents the simultaneous conveniences of safety, integrated monitoring and control for easy one-man watch/operation throughout the whole cargo handling cycle.
And so far seventeen (17) sets of the latest full version have been into service. (Refer of Fig. 4 Integrated cargo/ballast control con-
