Marine Electronics News


ECDIS Ltd included in MCA Training Provider List

Sep 12, 2012

ECDIS Ltd included in MCA Training Provider List.The sad consequences of the grounding of ships have been all too commonly seen on television screens world-wide. Ships such as  Torrey Canyon, Exxon Valdez and Costa Concordia have become household names in recent years…

Finding Your Way Around World's Biggest Cruise Ship

Sep 12, 2012

To help get passengers around the ship and find their way, 'Oasis of the Seas' has over 300 digital, interactive signs including maps.Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas was designed with technology in mind to make the ship easier to navigate…

DNV's Hull Integritiy System Integrated with AMOS

Sep 11, 2012

DNV and AMOS system supplier SpecTec launch an all-in-one planned inspection & maintenance system for ship structures. AMOS is a system that crew and management are already familiar with, and in combination with DNV’s Hull Integrity Management system…

Maritime Satellite TV Antenna Launched by Thrane

Sep 07, 2012

Thrane & Thrane introduces new maritime satellite TV antenna – 'SAILOR 100 Satellite TV'.The occasion of the Hamburg SMM 2012 Expo was chosen by Thrane & Thrane to launch their new product which they say introduces a new state of the art maritime Satellite TV…

Jumbo to Fit XpressLink™ in Heavy Lift Fleet

Sep 07, 2012

Inmarsat announce that Netherland-based Jumbo, a leading heavy-lift shipping company, is to equip its fleet with Inmarsat's service XpressLink™.Looking for high data speeds and a fixed monthly fee Rotterdam-based Jumbo has decided to equip…

New Oil Spill Response Equipment

Sep 06, 2012

The new SECurus system uses infrared cameras and radar to allow oil slicks to be monitored and collected.The new system makes it easier to see and remove the oil both during the day and at night, which is particularly important in the far…

Autopilot-ECDIS Combo Helps Save Fuel

Sep 06, 2012

Raytheon Anschütz, with sea weather expert Dr. Meeno Schrader of WetterWelt, show joint system's fuel saving capabilities at SMM 2012.From a graphical presentation of heading plot and corresponding rudder angles, frequency and amplitudes…

Raytheon Anschütz Marks Crocon's IBS 100th Sale

Sep 05, 2012

At SMM 2012, Raytheon Anschütz has honored their Croatian representative Crocon for the 100th Integrated Bridge System sold. The one hundredth delivery of an Integrated Bridge System was for the second newbuild of a Heavy Lift Carrier for…

Marine Tracking Buoy Showcased at SMM 2012 Expo

Sep 05, 2012

McMurdo Marine Systems shows off its Oceania Marine Tracking Buoy System in Hamburg.“The Oceania Marine Tracking Bouy has been designed as a versatile tracking and monitoring system that can be tailored to suit a wide range of applications such as oceanography data monitoring…

Bridge Navigation Systems Contract for Northrop Grumman

Sep 04, 2012

Northrop Grumman contracted by Chengxi Shipyard to supply navigation bridge equipment for a series of new 39,500-dwt dry bulk cargo ships.The contract is for the supply of navigation bridge equipment for a series of 39,500-dwt dry bulk cargo…

New Fleet Management System Debuts at SMM 2012

Sep 04, 2012

Applied Weather Technology, Inc. (AWT) introduces its Fleet Decision Support System (FleetDSS).The new fleet management system is completely customizable, designed to improve efficiency and fleet safety while facilitating reductions in total voyage costs…

ECDIS Retrofit Launched by Raytheon Anschütz

Sep 03, 2012

Raytheon Anschütz launches the new ECDIS 24, designed especially for the needs of ECDIS retrofit.Based on the well-known Raytheon Anschütz ECDIS software, the new ECDIS 24 comes with an off-the-shelf 24 inch TFT Panel- PC display. ECDIS…

Denmark's Three New Frigates Terma Equipped

Aug 28, 2012

Terma has delivered radar, command control systems for the Danish Navy’s new fleet of frigates that are now preparing for operation.Denmark’s three new frigates in the Iver Huitfeldt-class, Iver Huitfeldt (F361), Peter Willemoes (F362),…

Asia-Pacific Summit Alert for Immarsat Users

Aug 27, 2012

A summit of leaders from 21 Pacific-Rim countries may have implications for Inmarsat customers transiting Russian waters.Under Russian law, customers using Inmarsat BGAN, FleetBroadband and SwiftBroadband services must register if travelling in Russian waters…

Offshore Positioning Contract for VERIPOS

Aug 24, 2012

VERIPOS, wins a three-year contract from Neptune Marine Services (NMS) of Perth, Western Australia for its GPS augmentation service. The contract, which represents a continuation of a long-standing working relationship between the two companies…

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