Dear all, A new system, called REPCET, aiming to reduce the risks of collision between ships and cetaceans has recently been launched. The REPCET tool is a software system dedicated to commercial navigation. The concept is simple and is based on the following: Every sighting of large cetaceans by watchkeeping personnel on board a vessel equipped with REPCET is transmitted by satellite in real time to a server located on land. The server then centralizes the data and sends out an alert to equipped vessels that are likely to be affected. The alerts are displayed cartographically on a dedicated screen on board. Additional information about this tool is available on: www.repcet.com (English version available). Best regards, Delphine Gambaiani (project scientist) Souffleurs d'Ecume Hôtel de Ville 83170 La Celle France -- Conservation des cétacés de Méditerranée: www.souffleursdecume.com Consommation durable: www.ecoscienceprovence.com Tél./fax: +33(0)4 94 69 44 93 Hôtel de Ville - 83170 LA CELLE