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🚀 Important update on Mini MASS! 🌊 Unmanned Survey Solutions and Stehr Consulting Ltd are leading on defining the smaller, lower risk Marine Autonomous Surface Ships (Mini MASS). The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) listened to feedback from vessel owners and operators about certification challenges for the smallest MASS. As a result, they released MGN 702 (M), granting a General Exemption for MASS under 2.5m length overall (LOA). But this is just the beginning! The MCA is working on a proportional certification pathway for 'Mini MASS' over 2.5m. So, what should the ideal maximum length for 'Mini MASS' be? And is length alone the best way to characterise the risk envelope? Through our Innovate UK (Launchpad: Marine and Maritime in the Great South-West) project, we conducted an industry poll and have recommended a 7m LOA with a maximum speed of 8 knots as the baseline for defining the upper limit of ‘Mini MASS’. This recommendation is now with the MCA for review. 📅 Mark your calendars! On Wednesday 14th August, the MCA is hosting a stakeholder engagement meeting to present their draft proposal for Mini MASS over 2.5m. It's a prime opportunity for stakeholders to discuss and share their views. If you're in the sector and have insights on Mini MASS, we urge you make your voice heard. For more details on our Technical Memo and how to participate, reach out to James Williams or Ashley Stehr. Let's unlock the potential of Mini MASS in UK waters together! Please share this post and spread the word! 💪🌍 #MarineAutonomousSurfaceShips #MASS #MiniMASS #USV #ASV #unmannedsystems #uncrewedsystems #MaritimeInnovation #MarineTech #StakeholderEngagement #thefutureisnow

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I'd like to congratulate Richard Dowdeswell and Linda Dowdeswell and all the GeoAcoustics Ltd team for becoming a finalist in the medium business category of the Eastern Daily Press #businessawards2023. It was an honour to be invited to the awards ceremony to help them celebrate along with Neil Tinmouth from ACUA Ocean. #finalist #outstanding #awesomebusinessowner

SBG Systems are running a webinar on Qinertia 4: Precision made Simple. This state-of-the-art software excels in post processing GNSS and Inertial Navigation system data. Qinertia offers the best GNSS/INS PPK solution available on the market with outstanding accuracy, reliability, advanced QC indicators, a modern API and opened to any GNSS or IMU. It can also be integrated into an OEM workflow with command line interface (CLI) and cloud solutions. New awaited features: Enhanced Geodesy engine (with preconfigured Coordinate Reference Systems). Ionoshield PPK mode to compensate for ionospheric conditions and baseline distances. Extended CORS network (SmartNet) giving access to 5,300 base stations for worldwide coverage. PPK with live RTCM for redefined precision and more options for your PPK Advanced GNSS display & settings. Tightly coupled PPP. Pedestrian single antenna mode. #ppp #ins #inertialnavigation #gnss #precisionmadesimple https://lnkd.in/eFXpXZic

International HYPACK® & HYSWEEP® Training Event It's less than 2 months away from HYPACK's first International Training Event. HYPACK are sending their top team across the Atlantic to connect with customers in person. The three day training will run from November 14-16, 2023 in Mallorca, Spain, at the Meliá Palma Bay. The event will offer instruction on the newest features in HYPACK® 2023 and updates since its release. There will be a focus on HYPACK® and HYSWEEP® software for single beam, multibeam, and side scan sonars. This training will be presented in English. Attend for exclusive access to their live training sessions and network with other attendees and HYPACK employees. The last day to register is November 8, 2023. This training is limited to 100 attendees, so make sure to reserve your seat now! https://lnkd.in/eFGkpb32