Abstract: A method of directing a vehicle (100) to an allocated area (126) includes obtaining (204) data representing a current geographical location of the vehicle; using (208) the geographical location data to identify at least one destination location (122), each said destination location having a set of allocatable areas; checking (208) availability of the allocatable areas at the at least one destination location in order to allocate a said available allocatable area to the vehicle, and generating data for use in directing (214) the vehicle to the area allocated to the vehicle.

Abstract: A system configured to auto pilot and dock automatically a vessel (108), the system comprising: one or more distance detectors (106): at least one extendable arm (104), the arm including attachment elements (112) located at a far end thereof; and a control system (102) configured to activate the arm (104) and attachment elements (112) to link with a dockside (110). The present invention provides a method and system for auto piloting and docking automatically a vessel (108). This invention enhances safety and enjoyment in open seas, rivers, channels, harbours, marinas and the like for vessel operators and for others.

Abstract: A system configured to auto pilot and dock automatically a vessel (108), the system comprising: one or more distance detectors (106): at least one extendable arm (104), the arm including attachment elements (112) located at a far end thereof; and a control system (102) configured to activate the arm (104) and attachment elements (112) to link with a dockside (110). The present invention provides a method and system for auto piloting and docking automatically a vessel (108). This invention enhances safety and enjoyment in open seas, rivers, channels, harbours, marinas and the like for vessel operators and for others.

Abstract: A lead post assembly is provided for an elongated overhead track along which a folding partition including a leading edge is to be extended and retracted. The lead post assembly includes a carriage guidingly engaged with the track for shifting therealong and a vertical lead post member whose upper end portion is pivotally suspended from the carriage. A horizontal bar underlies the track and extends longitudinally therealong with one end of the bar being rigidly anchored relative to the carriage and the other end of the bar projecting along the track in the direction of retraction of the lead post assembly therealong. A guide is guidingly engaged with the track for shifting therealong and to which the other end of the bar is rigidly anchored. An elongated inclined brace member is provided and first and second attaching structures attach the upper and lower ends of the brace member to the guide and to the lead post member at a point spaced appreciately below the carriage.