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56 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News Training Program by MarCo Maritime Consulting & Training Co. offers a training program for Marine Security Officers; the goal of which is to prepare them to meet the requirements to receive and operate by the ISPS (International Ship & Port Facility Security) code. Security personnel will also be trained to perform security monitoring of cargo shipment. Management personnel will be trained to perform security monitoring of company staff and out- side factors. Circle 40 on Reader Service Card Marlink Communication Services Marlink aims to offers high quality solutions for opti- mal, fast, efficient and reliable satellite communica- tions globally, including satellite airtime, software, equipment, traffic accounting and Point of Service Activation (PSA) services. In 2005, Marlink incorpo- rated Neratek, a leading supplier of maritime and land mobile communications systems, into its global opera- tions. Marlink has offices worldwide. Circle 41 on Reader Service Card Protech Ballistic Protection PROTECH Armored Products, Inc. designs and man- ufactures ballistic armor kits and panels for maritime applications. These systems offer law enforcement, military, and security personnel a wide array of protec- tion levels to enhance secure operations. Stand-alone and appliqué panel systems can be tailored to meet individual boat requirements, offering protection to passengers, crew and vital components, such as engine, transmission, fuel tank and weapons storage. PRO- TECH offers protection levels ranging from handgun protection to .50 caliber Armor-Piercing threats. Circle 42 on Reader Service Card OCS Offers SeaStar Oregon Camera Systems, LLC (OCS) designs and manufactures custom thermal imaging systems that give captains and crew multiple navigation and securi- ty capabilities when underway or at anchor. The OCS SeaStar unit provides anti-piracy protection and ship- board security, 24-hour collision avoidance, all-weath- er navigation, and support in man overboard scenarios. The SeaStar consists of a Thermal (IR) sensor, a low- light color camera, a Touch-Screen Controller, and a proportional, mounted joystick. Circle 45 on Reader Service Card Boat Lifts from Sunstream Sunstream designs and manufactures commercial boat lifts that can rapidly deploy small crafts. Foam- filled floats provide stable launching and can double as maintenance platforms that provide hull and drive access. The FloatLift can be used virtually anywhere a boat is moored, including on a buoy. Designed for use in fresh or salt water applications, the FloatLift supports 13,000 pound capacity vessels, and the free-standing SunLift supports jet skis to 24,000 pound capacities. Circle 46 on Reader Service Card Meteo Consult Presents SPOS Meteo Consult offers the Ships Performance and Optimization System (SPOS), an onboard weather routing system. SPOS displays accurate weather fore- casts on a computer screen. These forecasts can be used for optimum route planning and include voyage tracking. SPOS aims to reduce heavy weather damage to ship and cargo; save time on ocean crossings; and save fuel by reducing speed. Circle 47 on Reader Service Card Scintrex E3500 Control Screening's Trace E3500 Portable Advanced Explosives Detector from Scintrex Trace is a self-contained, handheld explosives detec- tor. The device can detect explosives in vapor or particulate form; users may choose either method. The device facilitates non-inva- sive searches. No radioactive sources or external car- rier gases are required. The E3500 is for police and bomb squads, military defense, transportation termi- nals, airports, seaports, customs, and border crossings. Circle 48 on Reader Service Card Circle 235 on Reader Service Card Circle 211 on Reader Service Card Maritime Security Products Annual Buyer’s Guide Biological Defense Systems Alexeter's Guardian Reader System allows users to evaluate potential bio- logical threats in the environ- ment. This field-portable system con- tains tests for the most threatening biological war- fare agents: anthrax, ricin, botulinum toxin, plague, tularemia, brucella, orthopox and SEB. Results are available in 15 minutes; worldwide technical sup- port is available 24/7. The BIT Decontamination System provides odorless decontamination; elimi- nating the need to clean up harsh chemicals. The system can be used by first responders, military services, security agencies, health departments and corporate clients. Circle 44 on Reader Service Card MR OCTOBER 2005 #7 (49-56).qxd 9/29/2005 9:09 AM Page 56
