Fixed Satellite Phones Reach Small Boat Market

01 Jun 2002

Iridium is a system of 66 satellites cross-linked in space and orbiting just 485 miles above Earth. Because the low-orbiting Iridium satellites are much closer to Earth than other systems (the geo-stationary Inmarsat systems orbits at 22,223 miles), it means the antenna for a satellite telephone is reduced dramatically in size, making it a viable communications system for all sizes of ships and boats. 

First African VTS Installations for Transas

01 Jun 2002

Transas completed its first VTS projects in Africa last month with the installation of navi-Harbour 3000 VTS systems in the Moroccan ports of Jorf Lasfar and Mohammedia. Transas won these orders following the success of Soremar, its local distributor in Morocco and North Africa, in the international tender. 

Stabilised Antenna Systems Extend to Smaller Vessels

01 Jun 2002

Aberdeen UK-based DMS, a subsidiary of Schlumberger Network Solutions, has launched the latest addition to the SpaceTrack 4000 portfolio of VSAT stabilised communication antenna, which facilitates VSAT communications for all maritime vessels regardless of their size. 

Navigation Systems Breakthrough for Chinese Newbuild Projects

01 Jun 2002

Kelvin Hughes has secured contracts to supply navigational systems for a series of Chinese vessels. 

UKHO Introduces Searchable Notices to Mariners

01 Jun 2002

The UKHO has enhanced the Admiralty Notices to Mariners On-Line (ANMO) service by providing a new search facility. Direct access is via or through the UKHO web address.<$>The improved facility enables users to search for updates to paper Admiralty Navigational Charts and Publications by chart or publication number using four search criteria: By chart or publication updates from the latest edition; By chart or publication updates from the last NM; By chart updates between specified dates; By individual NM by NM number/year.