Safety alert: Keyed VHF radios may block AIS reception
29 Feb

Safety alert: Keyed VHF radios may block AIS reception

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, , ,
(WASHINGTON) — A very high frequency (VHF) maritime radio transmission on one’s own vessel, or even transmissions by a nearby vessel a football field’s length away (about 445 feet), may block AIS reception for the duration the radio is keyed. An analysis of the relevant standards has shown that this may impact all classes of AIS equipment regardless of how…
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C-MAP updates marine cartography for North America
26 Feb

C-MAP updates marine cartography for North America

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News,
(VIAREGGIO, Italy) – C-MAP, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, has announced a major update to its North America charts, introducing detailed data for hundreds of lakes, improved satellite imagery, enhanced shaded relief and more. “We are thrilled to roll out this new update to our C-MAP users in North America, significantly transforming their navigation experience,” said…
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Intellian, Inmarsat to develop next-gen GMDSS terminal
23 Oct

Intellian, Inmarsat to develop next-gen GMDSS terminal

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News,
(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
11 Oct

Icom to display innovative lineup at Fort Lauderdale show

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(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
26 Sep

Imtra introduces Zipwake integrator module

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News,
(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
13 Sep

Icom’s black box solutions on board at NMEA 2023

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(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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