Technology

Secure at Sea: AIS fraught with vulnerabilities

Secure@Sea: by Corey D. Ranslem AIS, or automatic identification system, has been around for about 20 years. The International Maritime Organization required the first AIS systems back in 2002 on…

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Iridium announces partners for new GMDSS service

As part of an initiative to provide global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) services to mariners in the first half of 2020, Iridium recently announced its launch partners –…

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Sunseeker, Rolls-Royce partner on MTUs

Rolls-Royce and British yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International have signed a new frame agreement for the supply of MTU yacht engines.  The contract, signed during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show,…

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New digital platform for VSAT launched

Several communication and technology veterans have launched a new company to bring seamless internet to the yachting industry. Chicago-based K4 Mobility launched in August 2018 by former inflight satellite company…

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Taking the Helm: One-on-one more effective than ‘training’ programs

Taking the Helm: by Capt. Paul Ferdais This might sound odd, but as I see it, the training programs that have sprung up in the leadership/management/personal development industries are, for…

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New take on old life buoy wins 2019 DAME award

The prestigious DAME Award for innovations in marine equipment design was won by the self-propelled lifesaving float U SAFE at the 2019 METStrade show held Nov. 19-21 in Amsterdam.  The…

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Sun Power Diesel carries OXE diesel outboards

Sun Power Diesel, as representative of OXE diesel outboards in South Florida, now provides sales, service and technical support for the high horse-power diesel engines manufactured by Cimco Marine AB…

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St. Croix has new U.S. CBP port director

U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently appointed Rosetta Horsford-Stevens as port director for St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Horsford-Stevens has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience…

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Delta ‘T’ debuts Euro-style axial replacement fan

Delta “T” Systems’ new Euro-style axial replacement fan helps mariners manage the typical paperwork and lead times associated with the job, while providing high performance and build quality, according to…

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Raymarine adds docking assistance technology

FLIR Systems has announced an addition to Raymarine’s intelligent docking technology: the Raymarine DockSense Alert.  “Docking a boat can be a stressful experience, even for the most experienced captains,” stated…

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