MARSS MOBtronic contracted for largest installation to date on 8,000 passenger vessel

MARSS, a specialist AI driven technology company based in the UK, has secured its largest ever order for MOBtronic, an automated man-overboard system, capable of instantly detecting persons falling from a ship.

Worth nearly $1 million, this latest contract is for a brand new 300-plus metre cruise ship, capable of accommodating over 8,000 passengers and crew members.

The project, scheduled for completion next year, will see 28 MOBtronic units and associated infrastructure, including an interactive touch screen on the bridge, installed on the vessel.

MOBtronic is a highly advanced, automated maritime man-overboard detection and rescue support system. It utilises multiple sensor stations installed around the vessel. Each unit contains micro radars, thermal cameras with video analytics, and automated data processing capabilities – which, combined, enables the system to reliably detect man overboard events and increase the chances of rescue and recovery.

Powered by NiDAR, MOBtronic minimises false alarms, enhancing the reliability and confidence in detection, ensuring that onboard security is prioritised and resources not burdened.

As soon as a fall is detected, MOBtronic automatically alerts the ship’s crew, along with capturing key details such as speed, direction and biometrics, which aid the rescue response.

This latest MOBtronic contract win adds to six existing installations on cruise ships, with a further two already scheduled for 2024 and 2025. Once completed, MOBtronic will help protect the lives of more than 50,000 passengers and crew aboard nine vessels, sailing around the world.

Frederik Giepmans, Managing Director at MARSS Safety & Security, commented: “Due to the size and complexity of the ship’s design, incorporating multiple levels, this will be the most significant and challenging installation MARSS has undertaken to date for MOBtronic.

“This latest contract also symbolises the momentum that we are gaining in the cruise sector – with more and more vessel operators recognising the value of automated man-overboard detection capabilities.”

MOBtronic has also been installed on mega yachts and is capable of detecting incidents from offshore oil and gas rigs. MARSS is also continuing to progress MOBtronic’s ISO certification. Having completed phases 1 and 2 of the ISO 21195:2020 testing, MARSS expects to complete the third phase of testing in 2025. This would make MOBtronic the first man-overboard system in the world to be certified to this level.

(MARSS MOBtronic contracted for largest installation to date on 8,000 passenger vessel – MARSS)