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MARINE ELECTRONICS: Navigation & Communications Review The following provides brief updates on recent activities of com- panies providing navigation and communications-related products. For additional information on any of the products or services listed, please circle the appropriate num- ber on the Reader Service Card in this edition. U.K. Hydrographic Office Logs Another First A demonstration of the world's first electronic navigation chart/raster chart dual fuel system is being conducted in the South China Sea. Katrine Maersk is reportedly undertaking at-sea demonstrations to show the safe and efficient use of both raster and vector data within the ship's elec- tronic navigational system. The U.K. Hydrographic Office touts the combined use of official vector and official raster charts as a major step forward in marine safety. Circle 182 on Reader Service Card GMDSS The clock is ticking - Will you be ready? Be prepared! Order the new 1997/98 edition of ALRS Volume 5 now from your nearest Admiralty Distributor. 1997. Only dedicated GMDSS List of Radio Signals which is kept fully up-to-date by weekly Notices to Mariners • Conforms to the carriage requirements of SOLAS Chapter V Full details of operational and planned GMDSS radio facilities worldwide Comprehensive colour diagrams depicting the global Maritime Search and Rescue Regions, along with contact information for all known search and rescue Organisations and Authorities THE UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE, ADMIRALTY WAY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2DN, UNITED KINGDOM. TEL: +44 (0)1823 337900 FAX: +44 (0-)1823 284077 DMIRALTY CHARTS/AND PUBLICATIONS Safer Communications at Sea Computer based GMDSS and Maritime English training on CD-ROM Individual on-board education and training Perfect refresher tool to maintain your skills Tests and individual log-book included * + Maritime Education 72 P.O. BOX 3314, S-103 66 Stockholm, Sweden, Phone: +46-8-791 83 60, Fax: +46-8-791 82 88, E-mail: post@maritime.se Circle 284 on Reader Service Card Tidal Prediction Software Released Tides & Currents Pro for Windows is now available, a pro- gram which uses official British Admiralty data. The program is available as a package or for sepa- rate regions. Circle 198 on Reader Service Card Mini-M Service Unveiled SAIT Radio Holland, in associa- tion with France Telecom, has developed a portable, mini-M tele- phone service designed specifically for use by business professionals. The package contains an SIM giv- ing access to services for people working in remote areas. Circle 197 on Reader Service Card Sasco Contracts With ORB- COMM ORBCOMM USA L.P. signed an agreement with Sasco, which will provide messaging and tracking services for the latter's fishing fleet using the ORBCOMM low-Earth orbit satellite system. Circle 196 on Reader Service Card Stratos Enters Partnership Stratos Mobile Networks entered a partnership with Cable & Wireless BIMCOM to provide C- Mail to the maritime industry. C- Mail is a messaging service for ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship communications using Inmarsat- C. Circle 199 on Reader Service Card STN Atlas Offers New Mini- Satphone SP 2000M is a new low-cost, notebook-sized satphone from STN Atlas Elektronik. It allows two- way worldwide voice, fax and data transmission via Inmarsat's Series 3 spot-beam satellites. Circle 195 on Reader Service Card Boatracs Expands The Boatracs system provides two-way communications between vessels at sea or on inland water- ways and base stations on land, or with other vessels. It also allows for real-time vessel tracking. The company has contracted to install its products on Canal Barge's entire fleet. Circle 194 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News GMDSS Tt'STS MARITIME ^ ENGLISH mmammmmmmmmsmms Maritime Communications Technology Operation • jHffif Pnocedunes Applications • oooo sS&t. Circle 313 on Reader Service Card
