Standard Horizon, a leading manufacturer of rugged and waterproof VHF sets, proudly introduces the GX-6000E, a ‘sister set’ to its cutting edge GX-6500E. Just like its sibling, the GX-6000E is packed full of features, including a full DSC VHF set, a loud hailer, a GPS navigation page and a Class B (non SOLAS) AIS (Automatic…
SpeedCast and e3 Systems team up to provide always-on, reliable broadband communications solutions to Super Yachts around the world SpeedCast International Limited, a leading global satellite communications and network service provider, and e3 Systems, an independent communications integrator and pioneer in the maritime communications field, are teaming up to provide e3’s super yacht customers with…
Global leader of satellite navigation, Garmin, announces that for the second year in a row it received the honour of being the most recognised company in the marine electronics field for its support of products, awarded by the NMEA. In addition to Manufacturer of the Year, Garmin also received seven Product of Excellence Awards in…
The world isn’t flat and one dimensional, so why should your photos and videos be? The Kitvision Immerse 360 Action Camera is ready to capture more of your adventures with a super wide-angle 220° lens, 1080p HD video recording, Wi-Fi capability, and the impressive 16 MP photo mode, so you can relive every moment and…
Personal Locator Beacons are a major contribution to safety at sea when cruising, and UK-based Global Telesat Communications (GTC) has made it easy to rent one for less than £5 a day (including VAT). Operating from its modern offices and distribution centre in Poole, Dorset, GTC is able to offer two models of rugged and…
Garmin announces the GPSMAP 276Cx, an upgraded reinvention of the classic 276C. Since its launch in 2004, the 276C has proven in countless deployments all around the world to be Garmin’s most versatile all-terrain GPS navigator, ready for land and sea. The 276Cx provides the well tested classic functionality of the original, with all the…
Global Telesat Communications (GTC), one of the UK’s leading specialist providers of satellite systems, is proud to add the Thuraya Atlas IP to its range, ideal for users who want high speed and dependable internet access beyond cell tower range. The Thuraya Atlas IP is a broadband terminal that is maritime specific, and can support…
Safety equipment supplier Ocean Signal has teamed up with leading kite racer Gina Hewson to raise awareness about the benefits of wearing a personal locator beacon (PLB). One of the world’s top female competitors on the international kite foil circuit and a former professional sailor, Gina is urging participants in her discipline to wear a…
Work has been completed at Compositeworks in La Ciotat, France on the luxury yacht Koo, on a far reaching software upgrade to improve audio visual function and experience throughout the vessel, including a complete overhaul of the current system and new media server. An ‘Airport Express’ was installed in the three guest cabins and owner’s…
McMurdo, Inc., the most trusted name in emergency readiness and response and part of Orolia Group, announced today that it has been awarded a US$3 million contract with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). McMurdo will supply up to 16,000 FastFind® 220 personal locator beacons (PLBs) over the next five years to enhance crew safety…
