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Qastor


by QPS. - Maritime Software Solutions 156 -

Qastor
Qastor is a precise navigation, piloting and docking software application capable of receiving real-time meteorological information and chart updates via the Connect Server.

Precise navigation
Precise navigation for piloting, docking, ship trials, oil rig positioning, inland river barges, SPM approaches, ferry operations, oil and gas tanker approaches and docking, patrol vessels and tugboat operations.

QPS Connect Server
Qastor receives port Vessel Traffic System (VTS) information, updated ENCs, chart annotations included digital pictures, and meteorological data to include real-time information about currents, wave height, wind speed and direction from the Connect Server.

Wireless support
Wired or wireless operation is supported.

Interfacing
Interfaces to most devices outputting NMEA data strings and to AIS transponders/receivers.

Real-time display
Vessel speed, heading, course over ground (COG), and rate of turn (ROT).

Chart display
All popular electronic formats, including S-57, Primar, C-MAP, ARCS, and DENC.

Under-keel clearance
Under Keel Clearance (UKC) capability uses vessel draft, required safety margin, and ENC contours to show safe water.

Path prediction
Vessel path prediction for a user-defined period of time base don speed, COG, and heading.
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