Navigation & Communication
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Local partner provides PPU for Brunsbüttel
Five German Pilot Associations for the Elbe, Emden, Hamburg, Jade/Weser II and Kiel Canal I (Brunsbüttel) have chosen Hamburg based maritime navigation specialists SevenCs GmbH to supply their Orca Pilot Portable Pilot Unit (PPU) software. 21 May 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Weather chart overlay for Synapsis ECDIS
Germany based navigation specialist Raytheon Anschütz is now offering an integrated weather chart overlay for the Synapsis ECDIS. 21 May 2012 - Maritime Journal
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AIS a safety boost for crowded waterways
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Dutch Rijkswaterstaat regarding delivery of the AIS automatic identification system which will increase safety on the Dutch waterways. 21 May 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Pageant’s navigation nightmare on the Thames
The Queens Diamond Jubilee Pageant, to be held on the River Thames on 3 June, is the biggest event on the London river for more than 300 years and will probably never be surpassed. 21 May 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Rescue 21 set to save lives off New England
The US Coast Guard has formally accepted the General Dynamics C4 Systems built Rescue 21 Search and Rescue communications system, which is now serving Sector Northern New England. 21 May 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Funding for ice distinguishing radar
Canada based Rutter Inc will receive $1.4m in funding from Petroleum Research Newfoundland and Labrador under its Arctic & Harsh Environments strategic focus area. 21 May 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Thomas Gunn and Transas team up for ECDIS
Thomas Gunn Navigation Services and Transas Marine Ltd have formed a new partnership which prmises to bring significant benefits to customers of both organisations. 21 May 2012 - Maritime Journal
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NavComms solutions on show at Seawork 2012
Ships Electronic Services Ltd (SES) will represent a number of globally known maritime communication and navigation electronics manufacturers at this year’s Seawork International. 21 May 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Plan to ease pressure on ECDIS training
There is no question that the implementation of ECDIS as the primary means of navigation will place enormous pressure on the maritime industry, due to complex training and ISM compliance issues. 04 Apr 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Crossover appeal for compact footprint AIS
A convenient ‘one-box’ Automatic Identification System (AIS) has been launched by Raymarine and interestingly, it has a ‘one-market’ appeal as it aims to span both the commercial and leisure sectors. 04 Apr 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Safety is more than just a certificate
A new industry guide points out that ECDIS should be taught as part of complete navigational competency, and that safety can’t be simply the matter of an ECDIS certificate. 04 Apr 2012 - Maritime Journal
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ECDIS downloads for polar passages
A system which can download charts directly into the ECDIS is being put through its paces, as the ship on which it is placed will be sailing in the demanding waters of both poles. 03 Apr 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Workboat navcomms for Suez Canal Authority
Sperry Marine has won orders to supply navigation equipment to the Suez Canal Authority for tugboats and other assorted workboats. 03 Apr 2012 - Maritime Journal
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PortVision optimizes fleet communications
Managing business processes associated with petroleum and chemical cargo transportation can be extremely complex for a company like Louisiana USA based LeBeouf Bros. Towing. 28 Mar 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Row sours Kiel Canal lock deal
German Government comment that funding of a €300m new lock on the Kiel Canal could mean years of delay for other equally urgent projects on the waterway has drawn criticism from local officials. 07 Mar 2012 - Maritime Journal
