With a reputation for leading the way in handheld marine transceivers, Standard Horizon has once again combined a high level of functionality in a remarkably compact and dependable chassis. The new HX890E is a high-end 6-Watt floating class H DSC VHF with built-in GPS, and shares the same DSC (Digital Selective Calling) capabilities as the…
SIMY® launches My-AIS™(*), the world’s smallest marine distress beacon. Maritime safety has been dramatically increased since the emergence of AIS-MOB emergency beacons used by sea professionals. By sending a distress message using AIS local network, AIS-MOB beacons are today the smartest and fastest way to send a local alert, being GPS-located and rescued by nearby…
Orolia Maritime is celebrating after its McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB won Product of Excellence in the Safety Category at the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Awards 2018 last week. The McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS is the world’s first EPIRB to include 406MHz, 121.5MHz, AIS and GNSS to accelerate search and rescue. This multiple-frequency capabilityaccelerates…
Officially launched today at a hands-on live presentation at the Royal Southern Yacht Club, eSail® Sailing Simulator teaches you how to sail a 36′ sailing yacht, explore the sea around a collection of islands and take part in challenges and races. eSail Sailing Simulator has been developed over the past three and a half years…
Inmarsat has announced a new partnership with Lagoon from Groupe Beneteau that enables its superior Fleet One connectivity solution to be available as a line-fit and retro-fit option on all Lagoon catamarans across its Construction Navale Bordeaux and Lagoon shipyards in western France. Available through partner Advanced Tracking, the unique offer provides boat owners with…
Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd has recently added another groundbreaking engine display to the company’s portfolio, the 4161 Multiple Engine Display. Designed as part of Oceanic’s iconic BlackGlass range, these engine displays are chosen for their advanced functionality and elegant appearance. With sunlight readable and dimmable colour graphics, these displays add class when installed in the…
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today the introduction of the Raymarine® Axiom™ XL line of multifunction displays (MFDs) and the immediate availability of two Axiom XL models. Designed for premium yachts and glass bridge installations, Axiom XL displays offer the largest size in the Axiom family and the superior performance and elegant simplicity that…
YachtCloud, specialists in delivering innovative and unique technology products and services for superyachts, has extended its product portfolio with a range of high-end underwater and aerial drones. The move to expand the product range with third party products which perfectly align with YachtCloud’s innovative vision and high standards reflects the company’s continued development and dedication…
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the Raymarine Magnum™ high-performance open array radar featuring superior bird mode and beam sharpening technology. Including many of the same radar technologies trusted by the United States Coast Guard, Magnum offers enhanced target tracking, reliable performance, and superior image detail packaged in a sleek open array pedestal built to withstand the…
Superyacht skippers and crew are reporting increasing demand for satellite-delivered bandwidth to drive vessel management, address higher than anticipated usage of internet of things (IoT) applications onboard and to deliver navigation optimisation. These are the initial findings of the 2018 Inmarsat Superyacht Connectivity Report, an extensive connectivity survey on the usage and demands for connectivity…
