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Hefring Marine, the pioneer in intelligent marine analytics, announces the launch of its latest innovation: the Impact Report, a powerful new feature that delivers unprecedented visibility into vessel impact events, helping maritime professionals make smarter, safer decisions at sea. This advanced analytics solution enhances marine safety technology by equipping fleet managers and operators with detailed insights into impact events that may affect vessel integrity, crew safety, and operational efficiency. The Impact Report Hefring Marine's intelligent solution correlates impact data with multiple on board data sources The Impact Report feature transforms complex sensor data from Hefring Marine's IMAS sensors into clear, visual summaries that reveal what happened, when it occurred, and precisely where on the vessel. Unlike traditional impact monitoring systems that rely solely on impact magnitude, Hefring Marine's intelligent solution correlates impact data with multiple on board data sources, including engine data and other sensor types, to provide a comprehensive picture of marine incidents. Safety and operational analysis "Traditional impact analysis has been limited to basic accelerometer readings that miss critical context," said Karl Birgir Björnsson, CEO and co-founder at Hefring Marine. "Our Impact Report feature goes far beyond simple magnitude measurements. It analyses each impact to determine hull location, impact type, and can automatically flag various scenarios including propeller strikes, grounding events, and potential collisions. This level of intelligence transforms how the maritime industry approaches safety and operational analysis." Key features Key features of the Impact Report include: Sensor list: The system automatically correlates data from multiple sensors to create distinct events that may have been detected by several instruments, simplifying analysis. The top of the report shows a breakdown of each IMAS sensor unit connected on board the vessel during the trip. The report informs users of the impact count, how many impact events each sensor registered, and the peak impact detected by each sensor. This helps identify where on the vessel the most significant forces were experienced. Impact directions: Two powerful visualisation charts provide instant understanding of impact directions, a side view revealing vertical impacts such as wave slamming or bottom strikes, and a top view showing lateral impacts including port/starboard collisions or contacts. Impact event overview: An interactive timeline chart and detailed table list all impact events detected during trips, with clickable events that provide drill-down capabilities for detailed analysis. Identifying risky operational patterns When looking into a specific event, the report shows: Detailed statistics: Duration, peak forces, and other key metrics Event location: Pinpointed on an interactive map Directional impact arrows: Showing the exact direction and intensity of forces per sensor Detected flags: Such as propeller strike, propeller ventilation, grounding, nearby vessel presence, or potential collision Impact profile chart: A detailed curve of the event, helping distinguish between scenarios like wave slamming vs. object collision Per-sensor information: Detailed metrics calculated for each sensor that recorded the event, to support further analysis The Impact Report addresses a critical need in the maritime industry, where understanding the true nature of impact events has traditionally been challenging and time-consuming. By providing clear visual summaries and intelligent analysis, the feature enables operators to quickly investigate safety incidents, identify risky operational patterns, and implement improvements to protect both vessels and crew. Advanced marine analytics "This feature represents our commitment to making advanced marine analytics accessible and actionable," added Karl. "Whether investigating a safety incident or optimising operations, the Impact Report puts all the relevant data at the user's fingertips, displayed clearly and ready to act upon." The Impact Report feature is now available to existing Hefring Marine customers and will be included in new IMAS installations. The solution integrates seamlessly with Hefring Marine's existing sensor network and analytics platform, requiring no additional hardware for current users.

Hefring Marine announces the launch of its new mobile application designed specifically for marine professionals seeking enhanced fleet management capabilities. The app will provide unprecedented real-time insights and control over vessel operations, enabling users to improve safety, efficiency, and performance across their entire fleet. IMAS users and marine experts Users can now maintain constant connectivity with their vessels regardless of location The new application addresses the critical needs of marine operators by delivering powerful monitoring and control features through an intuitive mobile interface. Users can now maintain constant connectivity with their vessels regardless of location, ensuring optimal operational oversight and rapid response capabilities. “We've designed this solution to give IMAS users and marine professionals the real-time visibility and control they need to operate more safely and efficiently in today's demanding maritime environment," said Karl, CEO of Hefring Marine.  How marine professionals manage their operations The Hefring Marine app offers four core feature sets that transform how marine professionals manage their operations: Real-time fleet tracking: The application's interactive mapping system provides live positioning data for entire fleets, giving operators complete situational awareness and control over vessel movements and locations. Intelligent alert system: Users receive instant notifications for critical events including geofence violations, custom threshold breaches, and engine alerts, enabling immediate response to potential issues before they escalate. Comprehensive data profiles: Detailed vessel and trip profiles provide operators with complete operational histories and key performance data, supporting informed decision-making and operational optimisation. Device monitoring: The app tracks and monitors all connected onboard devices across each vessel, delivering a complete operational picture and ensuring all systems are functioning properly. Marine operations of all sizes The app is designed to serve marine operations of all sizes, from small vessel operators to large The app is designed to serve marine operations of all sizes, from small vessel operators to large commercial fleets.  The scalable architecture ensures that whether managing a handful of boats or hundreds of vessels, users receive the same level of comprehensive monitoring and control capabilities. iOS and Android platforms The Hefring Marine app is now available for download and immediate use by marine professionals worldwide.  The application supports both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring broad accessibility across different mobile devices and operating systems.

Hefring Marine, an Icelandic pioneer in intelligent marine technology, and Marine AI, a UK-based pioneer in autonomous vessel control systems, announced a new mutually beneficial partnership.  This collaboration aims to enhance autonomous maritime operations by integrating Hefring Marine’s Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) with Marine AI’s GuardianAI autonomy suite.  Hefring Marine’s IMAS Hefring Marine’s IMAS will complement GuardianAI’s existing capabilities by providing real-time insights This partnership sets the stage for seamless technological integration, where Hefring Marine’s IMAS will complement GuardianAI’s existing capabilities by providing real-time insights into sea conditions, optimising vessel operations, and improving safety. The collaboration will ensure that IMAS is fully compatible with the GuardianAI marine autonomy stack, with future plans to offer IMAS as an OEM-supported module within the GuardianAI suite. Integrating IMAS with GuardianAI “Our new venture with Marine AI is a great win for autonomous maritime technology,” said Karl Birgir Björnsson, CEO of Hefring Marine. “By integrating IMAS with GuardianAI, we are enabling vessels to operate more efficiently, safely, and with greater situational awareness. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to enhancing fleet intelligence and optimising maritime operations.” IMAS leverages AI technology Hefring Marine’s IMAS leverages AI technology, sensor data, and edge computing to insights Hefring Marine’s IMAS leverages AI technology, sensor data, and edge computing to deliver actionable insights, improving vessel efficiency, reducing fuel consumption, and enhancing onboard safety. Marine AI’s GuardianAI is a modular, state-of-the-art autonomous vessel control system capable of IMO Level 4+ autonomy, enabling high-fidelity situational awareness, tactical path routeing, and intelligent vessel control. How autonomous vessels interact with their environments “The synergy between GuardianAI and IMAS will redefine how autonomous vessels interact with their environments,” said Tom Rooney, general manager of Marine AI. “IMAS acts as the ‘human feel’ in an autonomous setting, allowing vessels to respond dynamically to real-time conditions. This partnership enables a holistic approach to autonomy, ensuring both crewed and uncrewed vessels can navigate safely and efficiently.” Focus on key maritime sectors Partnership will provide enhanced situational awareness and improved vessel in sea conditions This partnership will focus on key maritime sectors, including rescue operations, law enforcement, defense, offshore support, crew transfer and the leisure industry.  By integrating IMAS within GuardianAI, the partnership will provide enhanced situational awareness and improved vessel survivability in various sea conditions. Capabilities of autonomous vessel operations Future plans include ongoing joint product development and system enhancements to expand the capabilities of autonomous vessel operations. The scalable nature of this technology means it can be applied across a broad spectrum of vessel types, from small uncrewed autonomous vessels to large passenger ships.