6
March
Collision avoidance solutions are essential to navigation safety. Whether piloting a cargo ship or a center console, collision avoidance is a key consideration for maritime safety. Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) can track and identify a wide range of vessels transmitting, overlaying their data on an electronic chart that also displays land, depth contours, fixed navigation… Read more
27
February
ShipModul B.V., a Dutch marine electronics manufacturer, announced that a new firmware, V3.32.0 was released for the MiniPlex-3 Series providing the following changes and new features: Input mode NMEA (ERR) now applies full routing to sentences with an erroneous checksum instead of applying the default route only. The internal magnetic variation table has been updated… Read more
25
February
The new software version for the Anschütz eLog electronic logbook meets the latest format requirements for Ballast Water Record Books (BWRBs), which were recently introduced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Shipowners can take double advantage of this update, as it not only ensures compliance with the new IMO Regulations but also improves operational efficiency… Read more
13
February
Norwegian based OLEX AS, the manufacturer of complete systems for navigation, plotting, 3D seafloor and fish mapping, is pleased to announce that the latest software version OLEX 17.1 was released and is available as a free download or through your local OLEX dealer for an upgrade of existing systems. With this latest release, the OLEX… Read more
12
February
B&G®, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, today announced the new Zeus® SR chart-plotter, featuring a new Qualcomm® 8-core processor and redesigned interface for an enhanced sailing experience. “The new Zeus SR is an exciting addition to B&G’s product portfolio, representing a significant leap forward in sailing technology,” said Kevin Steinbraker, VP and General Manager,… Read more
12
February
Simrad Yachting, a leader in marine electronics and navigation, today introduced the NSS® 4, the latest premium chartplotter and fishfinder in the Simrad® portfolio, offering an elevated design, premium performance, and enhanced control capabilities designed for cruisers and offshore sportfishing boats. “NSS 4 is the next step in our evolution of premium multifunction displays, representing our… Read more
5
February
Echoview Software and BioBase LLC partner to launch EcoFish; a game-changing fish mapping layer! Launching in early 2025, EcoFish will provide game-changing insights into fish populations by delivering detailed data on the location and number of fish and other targets in waterbodies mapped using consumer echo sounders by Simrad®. EcoFish is powered by the advanced… Read more
20
January
Cobham SAILOR announced that a software update featuring extensive new functionalities and bug fixes is now released for the SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A maritime radio. The software (version 1.13) is a free-of-charge update designed to further enhance safety and improve operational simplicity, while continuously ensuring compliance with the IMO’s Global Maritime Distress and… Read more
16
January
B&G®, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, unveiled the new B&G Zeus®S Ultrawide display, delivering the brand’s most streamlined and immersive sailing experience yet. “We’re thrilled to unveil B&G’s first Ultrawide navigation display, delivering a truly immersive experience for sailors,” said Kevin Steinbraker, VP and General Manager, Digital Systems of Navico Group. “With its sleek,… Read more
15
January
JMC Navigation Sounders type F-1000, F-2000 and F-3000W were Certified by DNV complying with requirements of Regulation (EU) 2024/1975 for the application of Directive 2014/90/EU. Specifically, MED/4.6 Echo-sounding equipment following Regulation requirements of SOLAS 74 as amended, plus all the relevant Resolutions and Circulars of the IMO as applicable regarding type approval, carriage and performance… Read more