Navigation & Communication

  • DP1 holding for Sea Axe FCS fleet

    Navis dynamic positioning (DP1) systems are going to be put aboard the innovative ‘Sea Axe Fast Crew Suppliers craft, currently under construction at Damen Shipyards in Gorinchem. 30 Nov 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • Clear signals benefit lives at risk

    “Systems need to be configured to meet the existing operational procedures of the coast station and not the other way around”, Peter Batt of ICS Electronics told Maritime Journal. 29 Nov 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • Scandinavian archipelagos go paperless

    A Norwegian high speed ferry operator is bringing onboard electronic updating of charts and navigation hardware, but the special demands of the ferries’ crew have also had to be met. 29 Nov 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • Extra help for Dutch and Belgian pilots

    Both Dutch and Belgian marine pilots are to be supplied with Portable Pilot Units (PPU), following an order for 25 high precision systems that not just survived but surpassed rigorous testing. 17 Nov 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • 3D port surveillance system trial underway

    Milford Haven Port Authority in Wales has begun a trial of advanced C-Vu 3-dimensional VTS display software from GeoVS. 27 Oct 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • ECDIS needs management, says UK P&I Club

    The UK P&I Club has completed a a series of three short articles which provide a user friendly guide to the mystery surrounding electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS). 25 Oct 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • Government goes Dutch on inland AIS

    A significant milestone was passed recently when Alewijnse Marine Systems recorded the 1000th installation of an AIS transponder on board an inland vessel based in the Netherlands. 24 Oct 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • Sophisticated satellite TV for workboats

    Hampshire UK based marine electronics distributor C A Clase has launched the KVH TracVision HD11 satellite TV system for the commercial marine market. 12 Oct 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • Norway’s AIS satellite enhances marine safety

    With payload developed by Kongsberg Seatex AS, Norway’s AISSat-1 satellite was launched successfully from India last week. 29 Sep 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • Pre-formatted data speeds ENC updates

    The officers of Athens based ship management company Mare Maritime used to spend a full day uploading and updating electronic navigational charts (ENCs) on dual ECDIS. 22 Sep 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • SES communicates successfully at Seawork

    This year’s Seawork International proved to be a very busy and successful show for Ships Electronic Services Ltd (SES), a market leader in maritime communication and navigation electronics. 10 Aug 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • Distant crew enjoys broadband Discovery

    The research vessel RSS Discovery has been fitted with NSSLGlobal’s Cruise-IP VSAT service and a FleetBroadband system, ensuring connectivity wherever the vessel travels. 08 Aug 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • On board ECDIS training agreement signed

    Kelvin Hughes has signed an agreement with Seagull to develop a product specific computer based training module for its MantaDigital ECDIS range. 01 Aug 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • GLA Coastal Beacon monitoring

    Zeework Ltd, the Trimble Marine dealer for UK and Ireland, has been awarded the contract to supply GNSS receivers to the General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK and Ireland. 30 Jun 2011 - Maritime Journal

  • Easy way to see Admiralty updates

    There’s another simple way to view navigational chart data from the UK Hydrographic Office, as an optional overlay has been added to the SevenCs ORCA Master Electronic Chart System (ECS). 27 Jun 2011 - Maritime Journal

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