Reliable anticollision alert system for ships, comprises optical receiver(s) covering the horizon, image processor and anticollision analyzer for calculating progression of visible object position information

摘要

An anticollision alert system for ships comprises optical receiver(s) (10) at least partially covering the horizon from the ship; an image processor (IMP) for extracting information regarding visible surface object(s) in real time from the received images; and an anticollision analyzer (ACOL) for periodically calculating the progression of visible object position information and evaluating the risk of collision of the ship with the object(s) based on the information. An independent claim is included for a corresponding collision alert procedure, in which an object is classified as dangerous if there is a risk of collision of the ship with the object.