Ship navigation software
QASTOR QPS Quality Positioning Services

Qastor is a precise navigation, piloting and docking software application that has been operational since 2000. Although primarily designed for piloting operations, Qastor has also proven to be a useful navigation tool in several other fields including, but not limited to:

* Ship Trials
* Oil Rig Positioning
* Inland River Barges
* SPM Approaches
* Ferry Operations
* Oil and Gas Tanker Approaches and Docking
* Patrol Vessels
* Tugboat Operations

Designed entirely to specifications provided by professional pilots, Qastor can be configured to comply fully with ECDIS standards. It does, however, maintain configurability that permits each pilot to customize the software to his own preference. Once configured, the software runs automatically each time, presenting pertinent information with a minimal response required from the pilot.

Using wired or wireless techniques, Qastor connects to NMEA and AIS devices, including the onboard AIS pilot plug and many portable pilot units (PPUs) providing independent position, heading and rate of turn.

The user-interface complies with the Windows user interface guidelines. In other words, if you can navigate around Windows, you can navigate with Qastor. Complete information is logically presented on one screen. All positioning data, active routes, scales and display views are continuously stored for replay purposes.

Various digital chart formats are supported including IHO S-57 Version 3.1.1, C-Map CM93 version 3, DNC and UKHO ARCS charts.