Prof. Julie Ann Salido of ASU-Kalibo presented the final phase of the Design and Development of a Mobile Application for Small Crafts Data Acquisition System (SEAWAVES), culminating in the final testing of the mobile app in Boracay Island on May 29 to 30, 2023.
“It’s 100% accomplished based on the target activity and 6P’s,” Prof. Salido said, adding that the technology is ready for adoption by concerned agencies and local government units.
SEAWAVeS or Sea-condition Emergency Alert and Warning Apparatus for Vessels Safety is a mobile application installed in a device like an android phone for improved safety and efficient maritime transport systems and services.
The mobile application was developed by the Project Team composed of Prof. Julie Ann Salido as Team Leader, Engr. Abraham A. Porcal, Dr. Ma. Fe Popes, Prof. Mary Ann Martirez, Mr. Miguel Von Oquendo, Mr. Kirk Hilario, and Ms. Zyrel Oquendo.
The device installed in sea vessels use data access network to send data. The data are sent to the cloud via internet to agencies concerned with deployment of personnel in maritime emergencies.
The project is a collaboration between Aklan State University and the Department of Science and Technology in support of the maritime transport goal of providing a safer, cleaner, and more maritime transport systems services through Science and Technology.
DOST-PCIEERD and DOST VI served as the funding agency of the project.
Present during the final testing of the app were personnel from DOST National and Regional Offices, the Philippine Coast Guard, and University personnel, together with a media group from Metro Manila tasked to creatively introduce the technology to the public.
Last November 2022, the mobile app was also awarded as Most Market-Worthy Technology by the Iloilo Business Club.
by Jonell S. Gregorio I Information Officer, ASU-Banga
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