Intellian, Inmarsat to develop next-gen GMDSS terminal

Intellian, Inmarsat to develop next-gen GMDSS terminal

(PYEONGTAEK, South Korea) — Intellian Technologies, a leading global technology and solutions provider for satellite communications, and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of a next-generation GMDSS safety terminal, designed for operation over Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band network. The new safety terminals will become the standard Inmarsat Maritime product for the next-generation…
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Icom to display innovative lineup at Fort Lauderdale show

Icom to display innovative lineup at Fort Lauderdale show

(KIRKLAND, Wash.) — Icom will be joining the largest in-water boat show on the seven seas: the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), held Oct. 25-29 across seven locations. Attendees can see the latest and greatest in fishing boats, runabouts, cruisers, marine accessories, fishing equipment, diving accessories, personal watercraft and more. Find Icom in the Broward County Convention Center at…
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Imtra introduces Zipwake integrator module

Imtra introduces Zipwake integrator module

(NEW BEDFORD, Mass.) — Imtra, a leading manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, has released the Zipwake integrator module, designed to improve system integration and increase flexibility for boaters and boatbuilders. With thousands of units in service, Zipwake has been adding comfort and enjoyment to the boating experience in North America…
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Icom’s black box solutions on board at NMEA 2023

Icom’s black box solutions on board at NMEA 2023

(KIRKLAND, Wash.) – Icom will be exhibiting its newest black box VHF radios, the IC-M510BB and IC-M410BB, at this year’s NMEA Marine Electronics Conference and Expo, Sept. 18-22 at the Doubletree Universal Hotel in Orlando, Fla. The M510BB and M410BB are space-saving solutions for vessels requiring multiple communication points. The M510BB allows up to three CommandMic stations, and the M410BB…
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New standard addresses LED radio interference

New standard addresses LED radio interference

(WASHINGTON) — The Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 03-22 to inform mariners of a newly published technical standard addressing LED radio interference to maritime VHF radio and automatic identification systems (AIS). Marine Safety Alert 13-18 advised mariners of poor reception on VHF frequencies used for radiotelephone and AIS when in the vicinity of…
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Call for donations for IMEA 2022 Scholarship Program

Call for donations for IMEA 2022 Scholarship Program

(SEVERNA PARK, Md.) — The International Marine Electronics Alliance (IMEA), a 501 (c)(3) supporting organization of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), has launched a scholarship program to encourage and support students interested in a career in marine electronics. IMEA is looking to grow this scholarship program in 2022 with financial help from NMEA members and the worldwide boating community.…
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