Introduction of Cadden PPU BANANAS (Berthing And NAvigation Aid System) 06/12/2017 1

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1 Introduction of Cadden PPU BANANAS (Berthing And NAvigation Aid System) 06/12/2017 1

2 Cadden expertise in solutions for pilots is recognized world-wide Cadden has 20 years of experience in developing precise navigation systems for maritime applications. FUGRO s PilotStar, Port Revel and BANANAS are a few examples of solutions built considering the needs of harbor and off-shore pilots Port Revel is a ship handling school located near Grenoble (France) and offers different ship pilot training on manned ship models. GEOD Track solution is what allows to monitor the fleet. Cadden has equipped the school with a complete solution for real time accurate tracking FUGRO s PilotSTAR berthing aid system provides positioning assistance during tanker offloading operations with a CALM buoy or in tandem with an FSO/FPSO. CADDEN has delivered the technology to help improve safety and reduce the risk of collision. 06/12/2017 2

3 Cadden designs PPU valuing factors such as ergonomics and the augmented navigation aid provided When boarding, pilots must carry equipment which is: LIGHT PORTABLE WIRELESS EASY TO SET UP ENDLESSLY AUTONOMOUS COMPATIBLE WITH ANY NAVIGATION SOFTWARE Its performance is valued by how well it measures: POSITION ACCURACY SPEED DETECTION RATE OF TURN HEADING 06/12/2017 3

4 BANANAS can be positioned as the top quality product in the PPU market Key Benefits Very light and easy to grab No cable and no connectors are needed Hot swappable batteries provide endless autonomy Extremely accurate 100m wireless connection AIS & VTS data Compatible with any pilot software 06/12/2017 4

5 Summary of key selling points Best Features Main Advantages Key Performances NiMh Hot-Swappable Battery Safe Battery; no risk of explosion Unlimited Autonomy Wireless Hyper Connectivity Real Time Navigation Display Accurate GNSS GPS-GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou receiver offers enhanced precision at centimeterlevel with dual L1/L2 frequency RTK augmentation Light and easy to grab and carry PPU can dialogue with VTS, AIS, Internet, GNSS, RTK stations, or tablets without any cables Navigation updates provided at double the rate compared to any other PPU Can precisely detect speed, position, motion and ROT BANANAS is a truly portable unit made of 2 light beacons Embedded antennas and modems for long-range Wifi (100m-200m), UHF, VHF, GSM, Wifi 2Hz update rate for NMEA output - 1 cm position accuracy - 1 cm/sec speed detection - <0,1 /min ROT Works with any Navigation Software Compatible with any solution NMEA Output heading detection over 10m baseline (with Kalmar filter Gyro- Aiding) Grab it with one hand and use magnet to mount the PPU 06/12/2017 5

6 BANANAS is made of two light beacons and nothing else Each beacons contain: an accurate GNSS receiver which offers enhanced precision at centimeter-level with dual frequency RTK augmentation Inertial Navigation Sensors UHF/3GSM transreceiver/modems Long-range Wi-Fi AIS receiver 2Hz NMEA wireless interface for integration with any navigation software All antennas needed A hot-swappable NiMh battery FEATURES Size: 30cm x 12cm Weight (1 beacon): 2.7kg Battery: NiMH Wireless 3G & 2.4Ghz AIS receiver yes RTK corrections: yes (via UHF or 3G) VTS connection: yes (via UHF or 3G) Built-in gyroscope: yes Inertial sensor: yes (for SQUAT alert) Navigation s/w: any NMEA s/w NMEA 2Hz PERFORMANCE Position: RTK:1cm;SBAS: 0,5m Heading: 0.01 (10m baseline) Roll or Pitch: 0.02 (10m baseline) Speed detection: 1cm/sec Rate of turn: <0,1 /min Autonomy: 6h each hot swappable battery set (3h to Specifications and descriptions are subject to change without notice recharge) 06/12/2017 6

7 GNSS antenna automatically provides two levels of accuracy The top circular section of each beacon contains a performant GNSS antenna connected to a dual frequency receiver system which supports the following GNSS constellations: GPS, Glonass, Galileo and Beidou. The GNSS receivers automatically provides two level of accuracy: ~70 cm SBAS/WAAS. Using corrections provided by air navigation aid systems such as WAAS or SBAS. This is generally a navigation mode which is considered as the offshore (or fall-back) mode, used for example when the vessel is approaching the harbour and might be out of range from a land-based RTK reference stations which would otherwise provide the highest position accuracy possible in GNSS navigation systems. Given the accuracy required when docking, this mode does not provide enough precise navigation aid and it is rarely used within the context of a high precision navigation aid system such as BANANAS. ~ 1-2 cm RTK Real Time Kinematics is by far the most accurate and reliable method to provide navigation aid. This is the principal method used to navigate with Cadden s PPU. 06/12/2017 7

8 The radio antennas make a good handle to grab the beacons Located just below the GNSS antenna, three vertical handles allow the PPU to be easily grabbed with one hand. The handles contain performant and reliable radio antennas: One UHF antenna to communicate with RTK base station and also to the Vessel Tracking System (VTS) One GSM antenna to connect to the internet in order for the GNSS receiver to acquire RTK corrections One VHF antenna to enable the PPU to function as AIS transceiver Two Long-Range Wifi antennas (one on each beacon) to assure the two beacons to communicate with one another over a distance of 100m-200m. The Wifi antenna can also provide the pilot with a strong and reliable wireless connection to a tablet or laptop 06/12/2017 8

9 The electronics is tightly compacted, light and very performant Below the radio antennas, all electronics components are contained in a cylindrical tube The system delivers 1 cm position accuracy and the ability to detect a speed of 1 cm/sec and a ROT <0,1 /min Heading is computed via the wireless dual-antenna system based on L1/L2 RTK GNSS and aided by gyroscopes which also guarantees enhanced tightly-coupled dead-reckoning based on Kalman filter Heading accuracy is 0.01 over 10 m baseline An Inertial Navigation Sensor (INS) is also embedded to detect specific vessel motions, hard for the pilot to sense, which help to anticipate the hydrodynamic phenomenon causing the SQUAT effect 06/12/2017 9

10 The safe hot-swappable batteries provide unlimited autonomy At the bottom section of the beacons rest the hot-swappable and rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (NiMH) These type of batteries are safer during transport as compared to Lithium Ion batteries which pose an enormous threat for exploding. Besides performance and ergonomy, Cadden s PPU can be widely used while other PPU may not be suitable for all situations Each battery have an autonomy of 6 hours If needed, a battery can be replaced while a beacon is on, without any loss of power, by simply sliding it out of the cylindrical shape and by inserting a new one The recharging time of a battery is 3 hours which allow enough time with a spare set to provide unlimited autonomy 06/12/

11 The PPU comes with an embedded software called BanApp The main software which comes with the PPU is a simple and intuitive app called BanApp. This app can be installed on pilots laptop or tablet. Using BanApp, pilots can monitor the strength of the wireless link between the tablet and the beacons, the battery power level, the status of satellites in range, the accuracy provided, the status of the RTK differential corrections received, and the overall system s health BanApp s main purpose is to allow pilots to observe the exact location of the vessel and the PPU in order to make the appropriate angular heading correction relative to the centreline versus the orientation of the beacons This app can be used before proceeding to manoeuvring and can subsequently be hidden. If the pilot desires, sounds and voice messages are played to alert the pilot of important notifications, such as for example: low PPU s battery level Settings up BANANAS for the first time can easily be configured by simply connecting via Wifi using a laptop, tablet or smartphone and using any browser 06/12/

12 Navigation software and real time tracking solutions work via wireless communication with the beacons Navigation Sw BANANAS integrates 2Hz NMEA data and therefore is compatible with any navigation software which supports NMEA protocol. Some renown software package on the market are: Qastor, SEAiq Pilot, SevenCs, and Transas Pilot Pro Cadden Cloud Solution (CCS) Cadden has also developed its own real time information sharing solution which is used for example today by FUGRO for offshore operations CCS allows a station unit to monitor & track in real time the navigation of an entire fleet Peers acquire messages and information made available from the cloud such as: chart, bathymetry, meteo ocean, VTS, MPX forms as well as any other data one wishes to share It works in a similar way as any other information sharing network with the only exception that Cadden Cloud Solution (CCS) is based on UHF radio communication 06/12/

13 Cadden could recommend using some tablets although BANANAS works with any device pilots want Brand: Handheld Product ALGIZ 10X V3 Brand: Panasonic Product FZ-Q2 or FZ-G1 Brand: DT Research Product DT311H Also worth checking out Brand: GETAX: Product RX10 Brand: Microsoft: Product Surface Pro Brand: Apple: Product ipad 06/12/

14 BANANAS unique selling advantages are the most important key factors in the competitive landscape The competitive landscape revolves around: Performance factors Precision & Accuracy Battery Life Update rate Ergonomics factors Weight & dimensions Wireless capabilities Simplicity Number of beacons Compatibility with navigation s/w Battery safety Poor Ergonomics High Performance Poor Performance BANANAS outperforms its best competitor because: - Its 2 beacons are easier to carry - It provides RTK (cm) position accuracy - Its hot swappable batteries give endless autonomy - 2Hz update rate gives the feeling of a real time system High Ergonomics 06/12/ CAT III Channel Pilot OTHER PPU s ADX XR BANANAS ADX DUO Pilot Plugs

15 The beacons communicate with GNSS, RTK base station, AIS trans-receiver, GSM network, pilot s PC and amongst each other GNSS UHF Long range Wi-Fi 3GSM RTK Wi-Fi AIS/VTS AIS Data Pilot onboard 06/12/

16 Try BANANAS for free Either Cadden or its distribution partners will make an assessment with local pilots and local port authorities and other representatives (if needed) If there is a potential for usage, a live demonstration with the harbor pilots will follow If pilots are interested, they will sign a LOI and if necessary, they might be given one set of equipment for trial for a couple of weeks. After the trial they will be contacted to discuss the purchase Should pilot be ready to place an order, a PO will be issued and two months later, they will receive all the PPUs they require Upon delivery the buyer will either be invoiced by Cadden or by their local dealers who will also provide support Demo Try Buy 06/12/

17 Ordering BANANAS is possible either by contacting Cadden directly or via its distributors MORE INFO Website: Sales Manager: Danilo Giralucci Tel.: (MON-FRI 9AM-5PM GMT+1). Cadden 359, route de Sainte Luce Parc du petit Chatelier BP NANTES Cedex 3 France T: F: info@cadden.fr 06/12/