MARSS, a UK-based AI-driven technology firm, has secured its largest order to date for its automated man-overboard system, MOBtronic. The contract, valued at ~US$1 million, is for a new ship (LOA length over 300 m) designed to accommodate 8000+ passengers and crew.
Scheduled for completion in 2025, the project involves the installation of 28x MOBtronic units and associated infrastructure, including an interactive touch screen on the ship's bridge. MOBtronic is an advanced maritime man-overboard detection and rescue support system, featuring multiple sensor stations around the vessel. Each unit is equipped with micro radars, thermal cameras with video analytics, and automated data processing capabilities. This combination ensures reliable detection of man-overboard events, significantly enhancing rescue and recovery chances.
Powered by NiDAR, MOBtronic minimizes false alarms, increasing detection reliability and prioritizing onboard security without overburdening resources. Upon detecting a fall, the system automatically alerts the ship’s crew and captures critical details such as speed, direction, and biometrics to aid in the rescue response.
This new contract adds to 6 existing installations of MOBtronic on cruise ships, with two more scheduled for 2024 and 2025. Upon completion, MOBtronic will protect 50,000+ passengers and crew members across nine vessels worldwide. The system is also installed on mega yachts and is capable of detecting incidents from offshore oil and gas rigs.
MARSS is progressing towards ISO certification for MOBtronic. Having completed phases 1 and 2 of ISO 21195:2020 testing, the company expects to finalize the third phase by 2025, potentially making MOBtronic the first man-overboard system in the world to achieve this certification level.