NES launches Raven INS 2.0 with new certified features like Speed Pilot and ETA Pilot, type-approved by DNV under EU-MED and UK MER regulations.
Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) has released version 2.0 of Raven INS, an integrated navigation system designed to meet the increasing demands of safe, smart and efficient maritime operations. The updated system is now fully type-approved by DNV in accordance with both EU-MED and UK MER requirements.
The update introduces a suite of certified features aimed at improving navigational control, operational reliability and energy efficiency across a wide range of vessel types.
“With Raven INS 2.0, we’re raising the bar for what operators can expect from an integrated navigation system. These new functions not only improve voyage efficiency, but also make life easier for crews on board,” says Andreas Rønning Stein, Sales Manager at NES.
We’re raising the bar for what operators can expect from an integrated navigation system.
New and certified features include
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Speed Pilot – Maintains an optimal vessel speed based on predefined parameters. This helps reduce fuel consumption, improve energy use, and ensure stable operation under varying conditions.
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ETA Pilot (Auto Crossing) – Manages speed throughout a voyage to meet exact arrival times. Especially valuable for ferries, where timing is critical, the function enables precise and repeatable crossings with minimal manual input.
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Enhanced support for double-ended ferries – When sailing direction changes, the system automatically adapts: heading references are recalculated, unused stations are dimmed, and correct radar, chart, and conning views are displayed from either end of the vessel.
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Heading Control System (HCS) – Offers advanced control for heading and course. Includes:
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Heading Keeping: For precise manoeuvring at low or zero speeds using auxiliary thrusters.
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Course Pilot: A more advanced autopilot that compensates for drift caused by wind, current, or waves.
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Track Control System (TCS) – Provides automated route-following. Includes:
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Speed Pilot: Keeps optimal vessel speed during route tracking.
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ETA Pilot: Coordinates vessel movement to match scheduled arrival times.
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Auxiliary Displays – Optional screens for docking, weather conditions, and automation systems can be added to support bridge teams during specific operational tasks.
With these enhancements, Raven INS continues to offer a robust and user-friendly navigation experience, tailored for the needs of modern operators and shipbuilders. NES’s modular approach and future-proof platform ensure adaptability to a wide range of vessel designs and regulatory requirements.
For more information on Raven INS 2.0, or to discuss integration options for your fleet, please contact Andreas Rønning Stein.