Onboard Systems
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High clarity IWCS audio unit
18/04/2019Danish smart tech company IWCS has developed an audio unit that combines the user’s VHF/UHF radio with a waterproof intercom, enabling hands-free, clear communication under the most demanding conditions. READ more
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Forward Looking Sonar offers higher assurance in poorly chartered areas
18/04/2019While a good survey and a precise position has been the key to keeping boats safe and sound for centuries, there are times when this isn’t an option. Some places are still poorly charted and there are moving shoals which defy the efforts of READ more
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New GPS navigators
17/04/2019JRC/Alphatron Marine has introduced its new GPS navigators, the JLR-8400 and JLR-8600. READ more
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Huisman to build main Voltaire crane
17/04/2019Huisman has been awarded a contract for the design, engineering, construction and delivery of the main crane on Jan De Nul Group’s newest offshore jack-up installation vessel ‘Voltaire’. READ more
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Navigation assessment recognition
17/04/2019BMT has achieved external recognition from The Nautical Institute for its expertise in the field of navigation assessment. READ more
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Propulsion solution for first electric freefall lifeboat
17/04/2019Torqeedo has provided the integrated propulsion system for the world’s first electric-powered freefall lifeboat, which is being built by the Dutch builder Verhoef. READ more
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Breakthrough autonomous navigation system
12/04/2019ST Engineering Electronics Ltd., Mitsui & Co., Ltd and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on an industry-first autonomous navigation system for commercial operations to boost performance and safety. READ more
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Pilots offered real-time data
12/04/2019Trelleborg and OceanWise have collaborated to enable pilots to view important real-time tide and weather data using their ‘Safe Pilot’ PPU’s to help improve the safety and efficiency of operations at ABP Southampton. READ more
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SOLAS 360 gathers pace
12/04/2019Maritime safety equipment supplier and Seawork exhibitor Survitec has registered increased interest in its SOLAS 360 service in the run up to the entry-into-force of amendments to SOLAS. READ more
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6G technology for autonomous vessels
11/04/2019L3 Technologies will work with Sonardyne International Ltd to offer 6G-enabled tracking and communications systems on its commercial autonomous vessels for data gathering and subsea positioning tasks. READ more
