Touch screen technology has transformed everyday life and now, according to Norwegian e-navigation specialist Navtor, it is set to revolutionise operations onboard busy vessel bridges too. Navtor have just launched NavStation, which the company claims to be the world's first 'Digital Chart Table' and a breakthrough in bridge-based decision making tools. NavStation combines unique software with an optional 46inch 'gigapad' touch device, giving navigators an intuitive and user-friendly interface to plan optimal vessel routes. The software gathers and overlays all the data navigators require - including ENCs, weather data, tidal information, digital publications, and other services like piracy updates - on a single screen for the very first time. Users can then grab, swipe and manoeuvre the layers on the giant touch pad to unlock a new e-navigation reality.
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