New Icom navigation system

The system offers a multitude of solutions for boat owners giving the opportunity to ‘connect’ compatible VHF radios, AIS transponders, radars and/or fish finders.

Ian Lockyer, Icom UK, said: “The MarineCommander is a robust, waterproof navigational system and integrates various navigation options with a large, durable, multifunctional display (MFD) and powerful main black box processor unit.”

In fact, it brings together, in one multifunctional display unit, all essential safety and navigational electronics.

Central to the system and the main user interface is the 12.1-inch MXD-5000 multifunctional display (MFD). The main processor is the driving force behind the new system and allows configuration of compatible marine electronic equipment to the system.

The MarineCommander can also be used in conjunction with the MXR-5000R/T Marine Radar to improve improve collision avoidance. It exchanges real-time boat traffic information with other AIS-equipped vessels using Icom’s MA-500TR transponder or MXA-5000 AIS receiver.

Being compatible with the Icom VHF marine transceiver, the available DSC function establishes and receives various types of calls including individual, group, all ship and position/polling requests.

The video input ports with RCA connectors offer up to four video inputs for surveillance cameras, TV, DVD or even thermal cameras for low light conditions. This allows monitoring of surroundings and of crew members all displayed on the MFD.