Which is the best cruise-to-cruise navigation system?
The question is one that’s gotten a lot of flack in recent years, and it comes down to what cruise ships use to steer them.Cruise ships use GPS systems to determine where they are and what direction they need to go in.A cruise ship’s GPS system is built to use the ship’s speed, current speed, […]
How to get your cruise system set up
The cruise system will be used to track your journey on the cruise ship, and it will be your ticket to getting from point A to point B, and back. It’s like having an onboard GPS, and with the right system you can find your way around the ship. Here’s how to get the system set-up, and […]
The ship that could be the first spacecraft to reach Mars.
The first of a new generation of spacecraft to land on Mars, a ship that has never been seen before and a crew of people who will live on Mars for more than a year.A crew of four astronauts will live aboard the SLS rocket that will launch the SES-11 spacecraft from Cape Canaveral, Florida.The […]
‘Oracle Cruise Systems’ to launch cruise tracking system in 2018
The Oracle Cruise System is set to launch in 2018, the company announced.The company, based in Singapore, has been working on the cruise tracking technology for the last few years.It was revealed last year that the cruise tracker would be used for mapping and navigation on the Royal New Zealand Navy’s newest frigates, the USS […]
When the cruise ship goes silent, Japan’s Cruise Control System gets a new upgrade
Japan’s cruise control system got a new software update, which makes it easier for passengers to check onboard information.The cruise control unit in Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture has gotten a new “cruise-in” feature.The cruise-in feature was added in 2018, the Cruise Control Unit was upgraded in 2019, and now it will be a new feature for […]
Why the cruise-control system aboard the Navy’s USS Fitzgerald has failed to detect a ship on fire
Posted February 11, 2021 07:06:06The Navy’s guided-missile cruiser USS Fitzgerald, the USS Gerald R. Ford, and the guided-piloted aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis all lost communications with each other in the hours before they were struck by a massive fire that killed eight sailors aboard.The Fitzgerald suffered damage to her superstructure and was engulfed […]
When you can’t see your cruise ship: Why you should check your cruise system
When you want to know the exact location of your cruise, you’ll need to look up a GPS.The GPS, or Global Positioning System, is a standard system that allows users to track your vessel from a variety of sources.While some may not be as accurate as a GPS receiver, a GPMeter can provide a useful […]
Cruise Tracker system’s alliance is ‘totally fucked’ by cruise ship, says CEO
A cruise tracker system from the cruise industry’s alliance, which provides data to cruise ships, has been hacked by the Chinese military and its cyber army, according to a report by the U.S.-based Cruise Threat Alliance.The Alliance’s chief executive, Steve Jones, told the Associated Press on Tuesday that the breach was “a major setback” for […]
How to make your own cruise control system
A cruise control module could be the solution to getting people to use the latest and greatest technologies on the ocean, says a British manufacturer.The Mavic Cruise Control system uses a gyroscope to detect the position of the cruise vessel in the ocean and then displays a map on a smartphone.This could allow cruise passengers […]
Why you’ll be surprised at how little space there is in your cruise ship
We all know the big cruise ship ships are filled with people.And they’re filled with space.The cabin, the cabins, the dining area, the restrooms.And the most obvious thing is that space is limited.A cruise ship can accommodate 1,200 people at a time, but the cabin is usually only 60 feet long.So if you’re on a […]