OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) has announced that it has been awarded
a contract by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(ISED) to test the Integrated Collision Avoidance Decision Aid, or CADA,
at the Royal Canadian Navy's Naval Training Development Centre Pacific.
OSI is a leading provider of integrated naval navigation and tactical solu-
tions.
"CADA represents both OSI's commitment to continuous innovation
and the invaluable support that the RCN has provided over the years.
OSI Maritime Systems awarded contract to test Collision
Avoidance Decision Aid (CADA) by Royal Canadian Navy
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OSI's leadership in navigation solutions is defined by innovation embed-
ded in our culture, but equally important is the Canadian Government
and the RCN's support helping a Canadian company develop and show-
case Canadian technology worldwide," commented Ken Kirkpatrick, OSI's
President and CEO.
The Collision Avoidance System (CADA) is an innovative technology
that assists command and bridge teams in assessing risks of potential
collisions, avoiding them, and providing advice on avoidance.
CADA uses artificial intelligence to analyze surrounding traffic, priori-
tize which contacts are at risk, and present this information to the user
in an easily understood format. The AI examines every contact's move-
ment, characteristics, and proximity with reference to the International
Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea (COLREGS).
"As ship routes become more congested, there has been a succession
of ship collisions, both involving military and commercial vessels, that
have been very costly. OSI is proud of working with the Royal Canadian
Navy to test CADA and explore its potential as an important aid in reduc-
ing accidents on the sea," concluded Jim Davison, VP, Business Develop-
ment of OSI.
CADA will be fully integrated into OSI's WECDIS product ECPINS (Elec-
tronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System), following the end of
successful trials.
