Special Report - Maritime Communications
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Sperry Marine reveals the next generation
SIXTY years in marine radar technology were celebrated last year by Northrop Grumman’s Sperry Marine business unit, which has sold over 150,000 sets. A number of key developments cited by the company and its precursors include the first true motion radar (1956), the first anti-collision radar (1968), the first type-approved colour radar (1982) and the first computer-controlled automatic clutter suppression system (1998).
The issues raised by a paperless planet
ADVANCES in satellite communications and specialised software systems continue to enhance maritime safety and efficiency as well as extend amenities for shipmanagers, crews and passengers.
News in brief
Inmarsat appoints partners
New UKHO tool simplifies digital navigation
AN INTEGRATED digital catalogue, product viewer and passage planning tool from the UK Hydrographic Office promises to make every stage of navigation and fleet management smarter, simpler and safer.
FleetBroadband passes a milestone 5,000 mark
FleetBroadband has sustained its status as Inmarsat’s fastest growing service, reaching 5,000 SIM activations across all types of satellite communication terminals by mid-December last year.
Broadband network brings brighter times for seafarers
BRIGHTER times for shipboard communications are anticipated in 2010 by Inmarsat service provider World-Link Communications, with increasing airtime traffic and usage.
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