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January
Small fishing boats or pleasure craft do not need to carry an automatic identification system (AIS). This leaves them at significant risk for collision, particularly when under bad weather, high sea states, or increased sea traffic density because they rely on larger ships to detect them and take collision avoidance measures. Conventional navigation radars seem… Read more
12
January
Norwegian based OLEX AS, the manufacturer of complete systems for navigation, plotting and 3D seafloor mapping, is pleased to announce that OLEX 14.7 was released and is available as a free download or through your local OLEX dealer for an upgrade of your system. A short-list of the latest changes and improvements leading to OLEX… Read more
15
December
The Raytheon Anschütz ECDIS NX Compact is a preconfigured system of a 24-inch panel-pc and the ECDIS NX Software that will make installation and operation easier and safer than ever before. It offers “plug and play” installation and supports navigators with unsurpassed user-friendliness and easy handling at a competitive price. The ECDIS NX Compact panel-pc… Read more
10
November
The new software version 1.4.2 of Simrad TV80 adds value to all Simrad Catch Monitoring Systems with all the latest improvements included. It is recommended that all users have their TV80 Processor Unit’s software updated to this latest version; released to show the complete picture while in fishing operations and make the most of previous… Read more
8
November
Vendée Globe skippers put their trust in B&G to steer, navigate and sail them safely around the world with reliable and high-performing electronics since the race was established by legendary solo sailor Philippe Jeantot in 1989. Non-Stop, Solo, and Without Assistance, the Vendée Globe is regarded as the toughest race in sailing. Of the 151… Read more
30
October
Fusion introduced an impressive new addition to the Fusion® Signature Series marine amplifier range: the SG-24DA61500. This new Signature Series 24-volt 6-channel marine amplifier is designed for boats operating on 24-Volt electrical systems. With a peak power of 1500-Watts, it provides incredible power delivery to your onboard audio entertainment. The plug-and-play setup allows for easy… Read more
29
October
Simrad introduced the new RS100 series of complete black-box multi-station modular solutions with VHF Class-D capabilities plus Class-B AIS Transmitter/Receiver (RS100-B) and Intercom system options. These new systems are expandable and customizable to suit any boat and any on-water communication needs. Clear and reliable communications with complete visibility were never so easy to integrate into… Read more
20
October
The Kahlenberg Model Z-320-SC Self Contained Horn represents a new concept in sound signaling for vessels over 75 meters in length. Using an internal, direct drive air source, this new horn is pneumatic in nature but requires no external compressed air source. Only one low amperage A.C. single-phase or three-phase electrical connection is required for… Read more
16
October
Echoview 11.1 is a free upgrade for licensees with access to Echoview 11 and includes a short-but-sweet selection of user-requested features., as follows: Wideband frequency response analysis Echoview 11.1 has new export options for wideband frequency response analysis of Sv pulse compressed data. Users can export this type of analysis for regions and selections in… Read more
12
October
All along, the Raytheon Anschütz Synapsis Radar NX application stood out as a user-defined software with a state-of-the-art, clearly structured display and an intuitive operation philosophy. The development engineering team, having just finished some very thorough investigations into future proof adaptive technologies, set a new standard by the implementation of a near-perfect automatic clutter suppression… Read more