Enhancing Road Safety Through Smart Tachographs
The EU’s Mobility Package 1 aims to improve road safety, driver working conditions, and fair competition in the transport sector. Heavy goods vehicles are involved in over 3 500 fatal accidents in Europe annually, with driver fatigue and rule violations being major contributing factors.
NORBIT’s enforcement modules for smart digital tachographs enable wireless data transmission from moving trucks to control officers, helping ensure compliance with EU regulations on driving times, rest periods, and cross-border operations. This allows for more targeted inspections, reducing rule violations and improving road safety.
Since 2019, around 80 per cent of all trucks above 3.5 tons in Europe have been delivered with NORBIT technology, contributing to safer roads. As EU regulations continue to phase in, vehicles in cross-border traffic must upgrade by 2025, and by 2026 the requirements will also apply to smaller commercial vehicles.
Contributing to Green Energy Build-Out
Electricity consumption continues to rise, and the need for energy security and decarbonisation is becoming more urgent. The shift towards renewable energy is driven by global efforts to address climate change, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and enhance energy resilience. Offshore wind power plays a critical role in achieving these goals.
Expanding offshore wind capacity requires detailed seabed mapping and infrastructure monitoring. NORBIT’s advanced sonar technology is used in the early development phase of wind farm projects to conduct precise seabed surveys, ensuring optimal placement. Additionally, demand is increasing for sonar solutions to monitor and maintain underwater infrastructure throughout the operational lifespan of wind farms.
The EU, UK, and US aim to reach a combined offshore wind capacity of over 140 GW by 2030, enough to power well over 100 million homes. As offshore wind projects scale up globally, NORBIT’s sonar technology is actively supporting development and operational monitoring in multiple wind farm projects worldwide, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
Protecting Critical Infrastructure at Sea
Geopolitical instability and rising security threats highlight the need for enhanced surveillance of critical infrastructure at sea, including offshore energy facilities, communication cables, and ports. As vulnerabilities increase, governments and industries are prioritising underwater security measures to mitigate risks of disruption or sabotage.
NORBIT’s GuardPoint sonar surveillance system provides real-time detection and tracking of divers and submersibles approaching critical assets. This technology enhances protection of offshore infrastructure and maritime operations.
With growing security concerns, most governments now mandate underwater surveillance for critical infrastructure. NORBIT’s security solutions are deployed by private corporations, navies, and government agencies across multiple countries, strengthening resilience against potential threats in an increasingly uncertain global landscape.