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Maritime information technology news update   February 8 2011  
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New VSAT service from Vizada
- Vizada has launched a new satellite communications service called Pharostar, a proprietary Ku-band VSAT system for the maritime market. >>more

 

New companies sign up for MarineLink
- EDB ErgoGroup reports that four new maritime clients have signed up to its MarineLink eCommerce service. >>more

 

Product-specific onboard ECDIS CBT launched
- MARIS and Seagull have reached an agreement to develop a product-specific computer-based training ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) module. >>more

 

Globe Wireless CEO steps down
- Frank Coles has stood down as Globe Wireless CEO and president, after 11 years with the company. >>more

 

Mespas expands offering
- Mespas has announced the release of version 5.13 of its fleet management software mespasR5, with approximately 80 new changes making the upgrade the largest ever released by the company. >>more

 

ORBCOMM admits loss of final AIS-enabled satellite
- ORBCOMM has noted, in a filing to the US SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), that its ability to provide satellite AIS services has been interrupted as a result of the loss of a satellite. >>more

 

MCA aims to clarify ECDIS training requirements
- The UK's MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) has issued a new Marine Information Note to assist UK vessel operators in making sure that their navigators are receiving the right kind of ECDIS training. >>more

 

P&O ferry installs Marine Software
- Marine Software has secured a contract with P&O Ferries for the supply of integrated ship management software for its latest 49,000 grt newbuild vessel 'Spirit of Britain', which has entered service on the Dover-Calais route. >>more

 

VLCC delivered with new automation system
- A Korean-built VLCC has been delivered as the first vessel to feature Kongsberg Maritime's new K-Chief 600 marine automation system, part of an integrated Vessel Performance System (VPS), which aims to help reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions. >>more

 

Design software upgrade for Incat Crowther
- Incat Crowther USA, a passenger vessel design company, has installed a number of upgrades to its Autohydro Pro hydrostatics and stability software, supplied by Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) of Canada. >>more

 

'Green' bulk carrier project completed
- Lloyd's Register and Shanghai-based Bestway Marine Engineering Design have completed a joint-industry project to develop a new 'green' bulk carrier, which they say has produced results "far exceeding expectations". >>more

 

Laser system introduced to foil pirates
- Photonic Security Systems (PSS) has launched a new non-lethal pirate defence system, the LDS100, based on laser technology. >>more

 

STX OSV deploys AVEVA
- AVEVA has announced that STX OSV has signed an agreement to purchase the full AVEVA Marine solution suite, which will be deployed for integrated hull and outfitting design. >>more


Thuraya signs UAE MoU

- Thuraya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UAE's National Transport Authority (NTA), to create a framework for mutual support and collaboration in the field of mobile satellite telecommunications. >>more

   



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