Accessories & Equipment

The very first client of the X-Wave ‘self-learning’ motion compensation system “took us at our word – and decided to use the kit straight out of the box... no sea trials”.

When it came to designing a new offshore access system that would satisfy various clients’ needs “it was like trying to mix a car, a bicycle and a train”, Herman Groot Beumer…

Occasionally bad advice, especially when backed up by industry authorities, can be worse than none at all.

UK-headquartered Buzz Marine has introduced a new multifunctional Hubba X4 Duo broadband connector for the commercial market which provides 3G and 4G broadband using the mobile network, allowing vessels to stay in…

The inReach Explorer, now available from UK-based Global Telesat Communications (GTC) combines the texting ability of an SMS device with the complete global coverage of Iridium’s satellite constellation and a built-in GPS…

Netherlands-headquartered Alphatron Marine has announced, together with its Italian distributor SIRM, an agreement with the Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano (ACTV) authority for the delivery of 40 river radars for the public…

US-headquartered navigation specialist Garmin has launched its latest radar series - the new GMR Fantom solid-state pulse compression radar series with MotionScope Doppler technology and 40W of power, which Garmin claims is…

The Nautical Institute and CIRM (the France-headquartered international association for marine electronics companies) has launched a joint initiative to improve the usability of navigation and communication technology on board vessels.

Japanese marine electronics specialist Furuno has announced that its two new Radar models, FAR-15x3 series and FAR-15x8 series will be ready for launch very shortly.

With the ever increasing possibility of vessels encountering migrant boats in distress especially in the Mediterranean, the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has recently clarified all vessels’ responsibilities to conduct rescue at…

The ever-increasing rates of rescuing lives at sea and the fate of refugees in distress at high seas or in territorial waters, impose a new situation that has to be managed by…

“Simplicity. It looks easy when you see the end result: it’s not so easy to achieve,” Pierre Delion told MJ.

Swedish shipyard Swede Ships has delivered the first of a new series of lifeboat to the Norwegian rescue Society. The boat is named after Ida Ulstein the now deceased past chairman of…

The UK’s first marina and boatyard apprentice started work at Fowey Harbour in Cornwall in January, thanks to a training company, which has become the first to roll out the national scheme.

Japanese marine electronics giant Furuno has added two unique safety features to its electronic chart display systems that are aimed at bringing increased safety to electronic navigation.