Electronics & Communication – Page 23
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Automated system to assemble hooks
New Zealand''s company Prion has officially launched a new fish hook system, that consists in an automated process of assembling fish hooks onto monofilament nylon to make snoods. The new system enables a more effective replacement for traditional polyester rope systems.
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New OrbBuoy from Orbimage
The new super-stealth OrbBuoy RD/SD 1000 from ORBIMAGE allows to Locate and track the FAD or fishing gear as it drifts through different oceanographic conditions.
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Wesmar launches two new 'innovative' sonars
Wesmar has recently introduced two new sonars, the SS395 and the TCS335. The company says that its new launches combine good performance and innovative features with competitive pricing.
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C-Map charts get ISO 19379
Norway''s C-MAP says it is the first company to get ISO 19379 standard for its CM-93/3 electronic chart database. A statement said the standard specifies the requirements for Electronic Chart Systems (ECS) databases, especially as regards the elements relevant to safety of navigation, such as content, quality and updating.
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France Telecom offers full, anti-piracy SSAS
France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communications has upgraded its land earth station in Aussaguel, France, to ensure that its Inmarsat-C and Mini-C services are Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) compatible.
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Pakistans exports boosted
Improved fish landings and major efforts to tap into new markets, and enhance traditional ones in Pakistan gave the seafood export industry a strong boost, during the 2003-2004 fiscal period, FIS reports.
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McMurdo launches new products to extend its safety equipment range
McMurdo Ltd, the UK based manufacturer of marine safety, communications and Navtex equipment, will be launching its new M-2 Automatic Identification System at SMM 2004 Exhibition at Hamburg. This new product compliments the company''s range of McMurdo, ICS and Pains Wessex branded products which are designed to meet ...
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France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communications announces full availability of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) on Inmarsat-C and Mini-C
France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communications has upgraded its land earth station in Aussaguel, France to ensure that its Inmarsat-C and Mini-C services are SSAS-compatible. The SSAS heightens security on board ship in the event of attack enabling captain or crew to send out a ‘covert’ alert and rapidly obtain assistance. ...
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New satellite communication systems from Simrad
Simrad has launched two sophisticated new satellite communication systems based on the Inmarsat Fleet satellite platform.
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Marport's all-ship zapping wireless
Marport of Iceland used the Glasgow Fishing 2004 to announce its latest wireless monitoring system to improve control and efficiency in single and twin rig trawling.
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CP's double lane slicer P4000
Denmark''s CP Food Machinery is introducing its P4000 system into the market which it says is a complete solution for the efficient production of sliced salmon and similar fish species in party packs for retail.
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New SkyFile C system aims to cut prices
Sending e-mails, SMS, faxes and telexes via Inmarsat-C (1) has never been so simple and cost-effective: France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communications has developed SkyFile C, a new e-service for Inmarsat-C which optimizes message transmission and reduces costs, particularly for messages sent to fleets of vessels.
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Latest Piscatus has world's bathymetry built in
Seabed Mapping of New Zealand, is about to release Version 3 of their seafloor mapping package - Piscatus 3D. Version 3 includes a host of new features that greatly enhance Piscatus 3D''s effectiveness at putting fish in the hold.
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More happy sattime
Xantic increases happy sattime and discounts rate. Netherlands-based Xantic says from 1 April 2004, (for calls via a mini-M, Fleet or Inmarsat B using Xantic''s ChatCard service) users will now get 11 for 10 units.
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Coastal fishermen can get cheaper phone calls
For coastal fishermen who are near enough land to get a WiFi connection from their onboard PC or laptop, there could be big money to be saved by using the every expanding voice over Internet protocol (VOIP).
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Simrad cuts prices
Simrad is cutting the price of its ES60 echosounder, has introduced a new gyrocompass system and its Olex 3D bottom profiling plotter system, the company said.
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Maxsea lauches update for 3D display system
France''s MaxSea has introduced version 10.3.3 of its 3D display system which, it says, will help in the battle to maintain profitability for the commercial fishing industry in the face of diminished stock, restrictive regulations and increased competition. It says it has built on the MaxSea''s easy-to-use PC-based navigation system, ...
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Get hot movies for free
Dr Mitchell A. Roffer from Miami is asking fishermen to join in testing a new service which provides sea surface temperature (sst°) ocean circulation movies in QuickTime format.
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NewsNew full colour plankton maps hit the market
ORBIMAGE Inc. are offering subscribers an update, version 5.5, of their image processing software, OrbMap™, part of SeaStar Fisheries Information Service. Greg Hammann, senior director of oceanographic solutions said "OrbMap v5.5 allows fishing captains to see a level of detail in our plankton maps that was not possible before," a ...
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New professional autopilot from Simrad
Marine electronics manufacturer Simrad, has launched a high performance commercial autopilot incorporating all of the features developed for its highly praised autopilot range, together with many new functions designed specifically for the professional market.
