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ECDIS With Radar Overlay Available From PinPoint PinPoint Systems has launched PC ECDIS with radar overlay, an IMO/IHO compliant electronic chart display and information (ECDIS) system designed for com- mercial and military vessels. It is reportedly the world's first ECDIS system to simultaneously display raster and vector charts with real- time enhanced radar overlay on a PC platform. The PC ECDIS system can be configured as software only, soft- ware installed on a compatible PC, or incorporated into a ruggedized deck console. It can be completely integrated with the vessels' bridge systems, interfacing with multiple navigation sensors. The exclusive R3000 radar overlay option takes the raw radar signal, processes it and displays an enhanced image over the raster or vector chart. The scan-to-scan conversion process reduces sea clutter while "blooming" smaller radar targets. PC ECDIS reportedly complies with the IMO standard for ECDIS and supports the following data formats: Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), NOAA/BSB, NOS.BEO, ARCS (British Admiralty) raster charts, CMP-93 (Cmap's vector data) and the IHO SP-57 data format, formerly referred to as DX-90. Reportedly, the system is not limited geograph- ically , as it reads both raster and vector data available from official hydrographic offices in addition to proprietary data. The navigation system includes a voyage manager with built-in data log for recording voyage data, unlimited route creation, unlimit- ed waypoint per route, route cre- ation across multiple charts, a route monitoring system, and xtensive route and waypoint edit- ng facilities and chart updating, ther features offered by the sys- em include ARPA radar input, arker symbols with text links, atview window, an automated eck log and the R3000 enhanced adar overlay. Other options avail- ble include ADS ship-to-ship ansponder display, and an auto- atic search and rescue pattern enerator. For more information on PinPoint Circle 17 on Reader Service Card SRP Announces Executive ntrol Board Meeting suits he Executive Control Board B) of the National Shipbuilding earch Program (NSRP) met on y 17-18 in Washington, D.C. meeting, chaired jointly by und C. Mortimer of ndale Industries and Donald Spanninga of National Steel Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO), chairman and vice chairman, respectively, addressed a number of issues oriented toward improv- ing the international competitive- ness of the U.S. shipbuilding industry. Among the topics addressed was the selection of pro- jects for initiation in FY 97. A total of 20 projects were approved, sub- ject to the availability of funding. Among these were: • EPCRA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting Guide for the Shipbuilding Industry; • Dynamics of Steel Require- ments, Definition and Procure- ment Combined with Best U.S. Steel Industry Practices; • Occupational Safety and Health Administration Technical Advisory Committee Phase II; • Methodology of Part Stand- ardization; • Flux-Cored Welding with Low Spatter Using C02; and • Best Approach for Simulation Modeling Architecture in Shipyards. In addition to the selection of pro- jects for FY 97, the ECB addressed the concept for a so-called "super project" which could involve partic- ipation by several NSRP panels operating under the direct supervi- sion of the ECB. Circle 212 on Reader Service Card FAST CU8IK0 SBNDBBIE DIM SEAM SMlW HEMS WITH YOUR DECK • ONE PART 24 HOUR CUBE " GREAT ADHESION TO TEW AND OTHER WOODS • SANDS CLEAN FOR A 3ERFECT SEAM • COMPATIBLE WITH TEAK CLEANERS AND FINISHES » PROVIDES A WATERPR PERMANENT SEAL • 'KJ PRIMER NECESSARY NET CONTENTS: 315 ml MOTIONS: SEE BACK PANS; I 1 NO MIXING! SANDABLE SILICONE SEALANT CURES M 24 HOURS! SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR TEAK DECKS Forget about mixing two-part products. This advanced curing system is tack-free in 30 minutes, ready to sand in 24 hours. Specifically designed for teak deck seams. No priming needed. When fully cured it resists teak cleaners, teak oils, gasoline and diesel fuel. Only from BoatLIFE! • mm ^m ^m mm ^m ^m l^m ^m HH mm ^m ^m ^m ^m ^m ^m ^m h mm ^m mam mm ^m ^m ^m ^m m For free BoatLIFE catalog, mail to: Life Industries, 2081 Bridgeview Dr., N. Charleston, SC 29405 Dept. MRSS 803-566-1225 • Fax:803-566-1275 Name Address _ City _ State Zip _ gootUFE Type of vessel _ Size Make Circle 211 on Reader Service Card f / ince 1946, rhe Bollinger philosophy has been simple... —— listen ro rhe customer, please the customer, stand behind your work. Fifty years later, that philosophy remains rhe same. Bollinger Shipyards, Inc...Let our past become a parr of your future. M EM NG W< O ft )mt A (Je/e/ffHitfMj ^Q ^I/ears OF QUALITY SERVICE TO THE MARINE INDUSTRY P.O. Box 250 • 8365 Highway 308 South • Lockport, LA 70374 • Phone: 504/532-2554 « Fox: 504/532-7225 1996 67
