AMSA issues float-free EPIRB reminder
14 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicFloat-free EPIRBs will be mandatory in Australia from January 2021, with commercial vessel operators advised to upgrade now to avoid last-minute supply shortfalls.
Beam, Station Satcom sign reseller agreement
11 April, 2019Indian satellite solutions group Station Satcom has just signed a reseller agreement with Beam Communications.
Navy simulator trains comms sailors
20 February, 2019The Royal Australian Navy has implemented a new learning system simulator to help sailors prepare for the challenges of operating at sea.
Unisys supplies US Navy messaging software
20 July, 2018The US Navy has chosen Unisys to supply its software for mission-critical communications.
Icom IC-M85E marine handheld radio with land mobile features
31 May, 2018The Icom IC-M85E marine handheld radio with land mobile features is compact and powerful. It is a suitable for communication in commercial environments.
More efficient ship energy management under Inmarsat, Rolls-Royce agreement
26 September, 2017The Rolls-Royce energy management system could be available via Inmarsat Maritime’s Fleet Xpress high-speed broadband service, after the two companies signed a letter of intent.
Marine comms workshop explores e-Navigation future
19 July, 2017Demos can now be submitted for an ETSI workshop focusing on the evolution of marine communication.
Thales VesseLINK satellite communications
24 March, 2017Thales VesseLINK satellite communications is designed to provide commercial maritime vessels with global broadband connectivity for the entire maritime ecosystem.
Sepura radio certified for maritime performance
23 March, 2017The STP8X Intrinsically Safe hand-portable Sepura TETRA radio has received IEC 60945 certification for maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems.
Inmarsat’s successful mobile trial in Antarctica
25 February, 2016When you can't even get a solid mobile connection in your house — but a marine crew in Antarctica can.
Icom IC-M423 fixed-mount VHF radio
03 July, 2012Icom has released the IC-M423, a fixed-mount VHF radio.
Icom Marine Commander Navigation System
16 August, 2011 byIcom has expanded its product range to include marine electronics. The Marine Commander Navigation System can integrate a compatible VHF radio, AIS transponder, radar and/or fish finder. It also has the capacity to display real-time engine instrumentation via an NMEA 2000 interface (real-time fuel consumption, engine speed, depth, temperature, etc).
ACMA floats UHF boating discussion
24 March, 2010Last September, the ACMA released a discussion paper seeking views on possible changes to regulatory arrangements for VHF marine radio used by recreational boat operators.
Coast guards win radios
16 February, 2009Daniels Electronics has won a $2m contract with the Canadian government for coastal radio stations to be used by the Canadian coast guard at its marine communications and traffic services centres and associated remote sites in the Pacific region.
Wireless ocean monitoring
29 August, 2008A marine wireless network has been developed by researchers at the University of Queensland to help manage the Great Barrier Reef and other sensitive environments.
