Navigation Technology
Halter Delivers New 185-Foot Ship To Offshore Services Ships, Inc.
The offshore support and supply ship Independence, built by Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., was delivered recently to Offshore Service Ships, Inc., an offshore vessel operator of New Orleans. The Independence was built by the Moss Point, Miss.
First New York Port Navigational Aid & Communications Conference Is A Success
More than 16 of the world's most renown manufacturers of navigational aids and communications equipment recently displayed their wares at the first such Conference and Exhibit ever to be held in downtown Manhattan, New York City. The three-day exhibit,
McDermott Shipyard Delivers 1,475-Passenger Ferry
—Free Literature A v a i l a b l e— McDermott Shipyard, New Orleans, La., has delivered a 1,475-passenger ferry to the Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority in Massachusetts. The 3,000-horsepower, twinscrew vessel, named the Eagle,
Raytheon Marketing New Electromagnetic Speedlog Series
—Free Literature A v a i l a b l e— The new Navi Series of Electromagnetic Speedlogs from Raytheon offers economy and performance in a rugged, commercial-quality design. Available in two speed ranges, the Navi Series is made for use aboard fishing vessels and workboats.
CAI Introduces Obsolete Proof 24-Channel SSB
Communication Associates, Inc., has introduced a 125-watt SSB that has 24 preprogrammed channels that can be spread across the entire 2-18 mHz marine frequency range. The system is easy to reprogram, and because its 24 channels can be spread out or grouped in any band without restriction,
CAI Loran A Receiver Is 'Instant Positioner' With Advanced Features
The Radio Navigation Product Group of Communication Associates, Inc. has introduced its CR- 20 Loran A receiver, which is called Instant Positioner®. It offers fully automatic two-station acquisition, tracking, and simultaneous displays of two lines of position.
Electro-Nav Now Sole U.S. Distributor Of BEN Speed Logs
Electro-Nav president Robert Negron has announced that his company, one of the nation's top marine electronic distributors, has been appointed sole U.S. representative for the entire BEN Electro-Magnetic Speed Log line. The BEN Speed Log is a
Magnavox Announces Offshore Drill Rig Positioning System
A low-cost rugged equipment for real-time precise positioning of offshore drilling vessels has been developed by Magnavox, Advanced Products Division of Torrance, Calif. This system automatically provides a position fix day or night, anywhere in the world, in all weather.
Alden Introduces New Facsimile Transceiver
—Literature Available Alden Electronics, Inc. of Westboro, Mass., announces the introduction of a new facsimile transceiver for shipboard installations. The Alden FAX 340 III is compatible with all Group 3 systems, and operates over a variety of communications links including phone line,
Regency Introduces New Marine Transceiver
—Literature Available Regency Electronics, Inc. of Indianapolis, Ind., announces the introduction of the Polaris MT6500, a systhesized marine band transceiver. The MT6500 operates all U.S. and international channels, 10 weather channels, and has capacity to add up to 10 private channels.