An Approach to the Collision Detection of Non-SOLAS Vessels Using the Concept of e-Navigation

This paper presents a proposal for the approach to potential collision detection of non-SOLAS vessels using an e-navigation system based on modern IoT systems. Although there are significantly more non-SOLAS vessels than SOLAS vessels worldwide, the lack of basic navigation equipment excludes them from the navigation safety system. The implementation of the proposed innovative IoT concept and the described architecture, using available smart devices, would significantly increase the navigation safety of non-SOLAS vessels, and thus the overall safety at sea.