Electronics – Professional Mariner

15 Nov

Icom to showcase latest innovations at WorkBoat Show

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsElectronics, technology

(KIRKLAND, Wash.) — The International WorkBoat Show and Annual Conference returns to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Halls B through F) in New Orleans from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. This is the place to be when it comes to seeing the latest and greatest innovations in the commercial marine industry. Icom will be located at booth 805. At…

23 Oct

Intellian, Inmarsat to develop next-gen GMDSS terminal

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newscommunications, Electronics

(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…

11 Oct

Icom to display innovative lineup at Fort Lauderdale show

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsElectronics

(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…

29 Sep

Icom’s M510 named Best VHF Radio at NMEA 2023

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsElectronics

(KIRKLAND, Wash.) – At this year’s NMEA 2023 awards banquet, Icom’s M510 radio was presented with the Best VHF Radio Product award for the second year in a row, making this the 10th consecutive year that one of Icom’s VHF marine radios have received this award. The M510 perfectly fits today’s sleek and modern glass helms and is a powerhouse…

26 Sep

Imtra introduces Zipwake integrator module

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsElectronics, shipbuilding

(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…

13 Sep

Icom’s black box solutions on board at NMEA 2023

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsElectronics

(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…

22 Jun

Icom introduces two new black box VHF marine radios

Rich MillerIndustry NewsElectronics

(KIRKLAND, Wash.) – Icom has introduced its newest black box VHF marine radios, the M510BB and M410BB, space-saving solutions for vessels requiring multiple communication points. The M510BB allows up to three CommandMic stations, and the M410BB, up to two. Install the black box RF unit out of sight and hang the CommandMic within easy reach, up to 60 feet away…

28 Apr

New standard addresses LED radio interference

Rich MillerMaritime NewsCoast Guard, Electronics

(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…

17 Feb

Call for donations for IMEA 2022 Scholarship Program

Rich MillerLicensing & TrainingElectronics

(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.…