Electronics & Communication – Page 2
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NewsChip shop sustainability hub
A new digital platform has been developed to help UK fish and chip shop operators communicate the importance of sustainable seafood to their customers
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NewsInmarsat connects tuna crews
Sashimi-grade tuna specialist Toei Reefer Line has switched its satellite service provision for four internationally-trading ships to Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress solution
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NewsBridge manufacturer plans market return
After several years of standstill, maritime workstations manufacturer, Flexibridge, is planning a triumphant return to the maritime market.
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NewsUSV optimises the search for krill
An unmanned surface vehicle (USV), packed with hydroacoustic mapping, positioning, communication, fish finding, and oceanographic research technology is being supplied to Aker BioMarine for its operations in the Southern Ocean.
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NewsConnectivity is king for DESS Aqua
When Norwegian fish farming support vessel operator DESS Aqua wanted to improve connectivity on its vessels early last year, it had some demanding criteria.
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NewsFleet Xpress lands Clearwater comms contract
An agreement with leading Canadian seafood company includes crew internet access and Fleet Care support to secure fishing fleet connectivity off Canada’s east coast
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NewsIntelsat’s Compact FlexMaritime Antenna Class
Intelsat has released a smaller antenna class for its FlexMaritime service that will bring a new level of broadband connectivity performance and affordability to fishing and light commercial vessels around the world.
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NewsFinding the sweet spot for nephrops
Also known as Norwegian lobster, prawns and langoustine, nephrops are among the most valuable species in European fisheries. For trawl fisheries for nephrops, a major headache is that skippers have to work largely blind, as these are animals that don’t show up on a sounder.
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NewsFleet Xpress aids fishing fleet connectivity
Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress high-speed maritime broadband services will be used by a Canadian seafood company to boost communications on its vessels.
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NewsHigh-performance sonar for smaller vessels
Designed with small coastal fishing vessels in mind, Simrad’s medium-frequency SY50 offers the same advanced functionality users have come to expect from the larger units in the company’s range.
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NewsSTARFISH to support small-scale fisheries
A EU-funded two-year project (2020-2021), proposes new technologies for the safety of small-scale fishing people and sustainable marine resource management. STARFISH 4.0 aims to provide digital tools to support and study Mediterranean small-scale fisheries.
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NewsWider services for North African fisheries
Smart network solutions provider Marlink has extended its partnership with Soremar Group to provide an enhanced range of safety and vessel management services to fishing operators in North Africa.
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NewsSounder offers species identification
Furuno has introduced a new high-performance echo sounder incorporating newly-patented species identification technology.
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NewsCarbon footprint data for wild-caught fish
Some Icelandic fishing companies are preparing to provide information on the carbon footprint for wildly caught fish products. Providing this information allows a more holistic approach for consumers and businesses to assess the sustainability of seafood, according to Icelandic tech company Trackwell.
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NewsSimrad array for new pelagic trawler Artemis
Kongsberg Maritime is supplying a portfolio of Simrad sonar equipment for a new 75 metre pelagic trawler under construction at Karstensen for Scottish fishing companies Northbay Fishing Co. and Wiseman Fishing Co.
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NewsMaldives adopt Fleet One for VMS
Inmarsat and Cobham SATCOM have been awarded a new contract to connect 732 fishing vessels active in the Maldives Economic Exclusion Zone to Inmarsat’s Fleet One maritime broadband services.
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NewsK-Sim simulator on SAFETY4SEA shortlist
Kongsberg Digital’s K-Sim Fishery simulator has earned a well-deserved place on SAFETY4SEA’s 2020 Training Award shortlist.
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NewsSatlink to train observers for remote roles
Satlink, which specialises in developing electronic monitoring technology for sustainable fishing, has launched an ambitious training program for on-board human observers who are responsible for compliance monitoring on vessels operating in various EEZs as some Regional Fisheries Organisations, such as the Western and Central Pacific Commission (WCPFC), have suspended the ...
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NewsMarport opens Cape Town facility
Marport has announced the opening of Marport South Africa (PTI) located in Cape Town in South Africa.
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NewsJRC/Alphatron Marine introduces FeverCamera
JRC/Alphatron Marine has introduced a body heat camera capable of scanning individuals or groups to identify those at risk.
