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Press Release: Inertial Labs Receives Tier 2 PDA Certificate from ABS for MRU

Written by Will Dillingham | May 28, 2019 6:15:00 PM

All members of the Inertial Labs MRU product line have been granted a Tier-2 Product Design Assessment (PDA) Certificate by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Paeonian Springs, VA – May 28, 2019 Through technical evaluation of the Inertial Labs MRU products, representatives of ABS assessed the related assembly drawings, design, datasheets etc., and issued a Tier-2 PDA Certificate (Serial number 19-HS1851412-PDA) for all members of the product line. This PDA ensures that the products do not require Unit Certification to be installed on ABS classed vessels, MODU or facilities which are in existence or under contract for construction on the date of the ABS Rules and Specifications used for the evaluation.

Furthermore, by determining Pitch & Roll, Heave, Sway, Surge, Accelerations, Angular rates, Heading, Velocity and Positions, the Inertial Labs MRU products are recognized as suitable for use with Dynamic Positioning Systems (DPS-1, DPS-2, DPS-3). According to the PDA, performance of the models reaches 0.05 meters Heave Accuracy and 0.02 degree Pitch & Roll Accuracy through an Operating Temperature range from -40 °C to 70 °C.
Inertial Labs MRU product line includes four distinct models to cover a wide range of marine and offshore applications: Basic (MRU-B), Enhanced (MRU-E), Professional (MRU-P), and Survey Set (MRU-PD). 


Utilizing state of the art algorithms and MEMS sensors, Inertial Labs MRU is used for real-time, high frequency measurements of Vessels, Ships, Helidecs, ROVs, Marine antennas, Cranes rotation etc. Through a combination of proven industry expertise and continuous investment in R&D, Inertial Labs offers its customers the best price-performance ratio within the position and navigation market place.
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is one of the largest maritime classification societies with a fleet of over 12,000 commercial vessels and offshore facilities. Its core mission is to promote the security of life, property and the natural environment, primarily through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine and offshore assets. It develops standards and technical specifications, known collectively as the ABS Rules & Guides. These Rules form the basis for assessing the design, construction and integrity of new and existing vessels, marine technologies and marine structures.


Established in 2001, Inertial Labs is a leader in position and orientation technologies for commercial, industrial, aerospace and defense applications. Inertial Labs has a worldwide distributor and representative network covering 20+ countries across 6 continents and a standard product line spanning from Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) to GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). With application breadth on Land, Air, and Sea; Inertial Labs covers the gambit of inertial technologies and solutions.


For further information and specifications on the Inertial Labs products, please call +1-703-880-4222, e-mail sales@inertiallabs.com or visit us on the Web: www.inertiallabs.com

For more information:
Anton Barabashov
Sales Engineer
Email: sales@inertiallabs.com
Website: https://inertiallabs.com

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