Small Ports NavComms Solution

01 Dec 2006

The Port Marine Safety Code and other legislation makes it all the more important that even the smallest ports and harbours control their waters effectively. AIS on its own, a solution favoured by many ports, is unreliable since the accuracy of the information received depends upon the correct configuration of the equipment on the vessel. Recent tests have shown that up to 25% of vessels may be transmitting incorrect data. The only system truly independent is radar and almost all large ports and many smaller ones have radar or VTS systems.  

Heliobond Toughens LCD Marine Monitors

01 Dec 2006

Monitor manufacturer Kent Modular Electronics (KME) has introduced a new environmentally sealed transflective LCD screen, Heliobond, for use in marine applications such as bridge wing monitors, control room consoles and security monitors. The product was developed for international naval applications but KME has now set its sights on commercial marine applications.  

New marine Operations Centre Commissioned for Aberdeen

01 Dec 2006

The commissioning of Aberdeen Harbour’s new Marine Operations Centre marks another significant step forward in developing facilities to accommodate increasing and diversified traffic. It has been brought into use at a time of record activity at the port which is on course to handle annual cargo of more than 5 million tonnes this year for the first time.  

Durability Counts in Workboat NavComms

01 Dec 2006

Japan Radio Company, well known as a navigation and communications equipment supplier to the deep draught merchant fleets of the world, also produces equipment engineered specifically for the small commercial workboat and leisure boat industries.