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Catamaran Ferry Delivered to Majestic Ferries

Jun 14, 2016

The recently launched Majestic 7 is the first of four HSC catamaran passenger ferries designed by Incat Crowther to be delivered to Majestic Ferries in Singapore.Majestic 7, part of a multiple-vessel order which has been further expanded…

Majority of Global SOLAS Fleet is ECDIS Ready

Jun 13, 2016

While the majority of the world’s SOLAS fleet is now ECDIS ready, UKHO data published at Posidonia also shows significant progress in ECDIS readiness for large cargo ships The majority of the global SOLAS fleet is now compliant with the SOLAS regulations on ECDIS carriage…

Inmarsat to Deliver Fleet Xpress with SpeedCast

Jun 13, 2016

SpeedCast International, a provider of high-speed broadband connectivity to the global maritime industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Inmarsat, positioning Inmarsat’s new Fleet Xpress service, powered by the Global Xpress (GX) network…

Intelsat Launches Intelsat 31

Jun 10, 2016

Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, powered by its leading satellite backbone, announced the successful launch of the Intelsat 31 satellite, which is hosting the DLA-2 payload for DIRECTV Latin America…

Flirtey's First US Ship-to-Shore Drone Delivery

Jun 10, 2016

Flirtey has announced that it will be conducting what it believes will be the first US-based ship-to-shore drone delivery later this month. The Nevada-based startup will conduct the first ship-to-shore drone delivery in the US on June 23 in Cape May…

Intellian Hires Senior Director of Americas Sales

Jun 07, 2016

Intellian Technologies, provider of stabilized maritime satellite antenna systems, has appointed Ken Champagne as its new Senior Director, Americas Sales.    Champagne, who has more than 25 years of experience in delivering electronic technologies to the Energy sector…

Liberia Registry Launches Electronic Oil Record Book

Jun 07, 2016

The Liberian Registry, in partnership with Prevention at Sea Ltd, a Cyprus-based maritime compliance technology company, has launched an innovative software product designed to replace traditional paper oil record books (ORBs) and to facilitate…

EMC Unveils New Suite of Global Marine VSAT Services

Jun 07, 2016

EMC today announced a new global Ku-band VSAT package of connectivity and content for ships at sea, optimized for the next-generation high-throughput satellite (HTS) networks that are now being deployed. “Designed with crew welfare as a top priority…

ACR Electronics Debuts New Products at Posidonia

Jun 06, 2016

Safety and survival technologies company ACR Electronics is introducing several new products at Posidonia 2016 taking place in Athens, Greece from June 6-10. GlobalFIX V4 EPIRBACR Electronics’ new GlobalFIX V4 EPIRB is a new professional grade design EPIRB…

Kalmar Straddle Carriers for DP World's Terminal, Melbourne

Jun 02, 2016

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received orders for 10 diesel-electric straddle carriers from DP World for their West Swanson Terminal in Melbourne, Australia. One order for five units was booked in Cargotec's 2015 fourth quarter order intake…

BV launches My VeriSTAR Mobile Application

Jun 02, 2016

Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas has developed a one-stop- shop mobile application which will allow marine professionals to easily perform daily class and statutory actions through a user-friendly interface. With My VeriSTAR…

Inmarsat Unveils Fleet One Global

Jun 02, 2016

Inmarsat has launched Fleet One Global, a service designed to offer basic voice and data connectivity to the maritime market.Fleet One Global is part of the Fleet One range of satcoms services developed for flexibility, reliability and simplicity…

Cobham Unveils Portable Radio for Firefighting Duties

Jun 01, 2016

Cobham SATCOM’s line of SAILOR portable radios has been extended with the SAILOR 3965 UHF Fire Fighter, a marine approved portable radio made specifically for fulfilling the new SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 10.10.4 – ‘Fire Fighters Communication’…

EC085 for MCD Adds Versatility

Jun 01, 2016

Marine Control Drives (MCD) from Twin Disc, global leader in marine propulsion, split power from the main engine to another onboard system. The company's next-generation EC085 electronic controller adds even more versatility and precision handling to workboats using its robust MCDs…

SRH Marine and Setel Powerline Pact for Greek Market

May 29, 2016

SRH Marine Electronics SA and SETEL PowerLine Ltd have entered a Reseller and Installation Partner Agreement.  Through this cooperation SRH is able to offer a complete and holistic approach to e-Navigation concept through Setel PowerLine…

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