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Fleet F77 Extends Inmarsat's Offering s
Inmarsat, the original mobile satcom provider for the maritime industry, has been riding the crest of a wave recently, with users at an all-time high, overall 99.9 per cent satellite reliability and the launch of its Fleet F77, Mobile ISDN and Mobile
OTC-'83 SUPPLEMENT and EXHIBITOR'S GUIDE
May 2-5, 1983, Houston Discoveries big and small — "Oceans of Discoveries" — will be found at the 1983 Offshore Technology Conference, May 2 through 5, at the Astrodomain Complex in Houston, Texas. It will bring together leading authorities on the offshore industry,
AIS:When & Where? Here & Now!
The events of September 11. 2001 will continue to have lingering effects on the world indefinitely. The most visible remnant in the maritime world is the drastically heightened sense of safety and security, as officials in countries around the
S.S. United States Sold To Seattle Firm As-Is For $5 Million
The S/S United States, fastest ocean liner ever to cross the Atlantic and the property of the Federal Government for more than five years, has been sold for $5 million to United States Cruises, Inc. of Seattle, Wash., according to an announcement by Robert J.
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,
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.
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.
Radio Technical Commission For Maritime Services Annual Meeting
San Diego, April 29-May2 The 1985 Annual Meeting of the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) will be held Monday, April 29, through Thursday, May 2, at the Holiday Inn at the Embarcadero in San Diego. The reception desk will open from 4 to 8 pm on April 29,
Operate 365 Days a Year with Greater Efficiency, Safety and Profits
Until now, ice, bad weather and poor visibility made navigation dangerous, and at times, impossible. A remarkable new breakthrough called the VIEWNAV™System makes navigation easier, safer and more efficient everyday, even in the worst weather with zero visibility,