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Maritime information technology news update   February 11 2011  
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E.R. Schiffahrt to install Globe iFusion
- Globe Wireless has announced that German shipping company E.R. Schiffahrt of Hamburg is to install the Globe iFusion solution on approximately 90 vessels. >>more 

 

First Iridium hosted payload deal signed
- Iridium has announced that Orbital Sciences Corporation has become the first company to sign an agreement to reserve hosted payload capacity on Iridium's next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. >>more 

 

DOF agrees new satcom contract
- Marlink has secured a new three year contract with DOF ASA, a Norwegian based operator of offshore and subsea vessels, expanding an existing agreement between the two companies. >>more 

 

Globalstar plans next satellite launch
- Globalstar has announced a schedule for the launch of the next batch of spacecraft for its second-generation satellite constellation, to begin in the second quarter of 2011. >>more 

 

Auto switching option added to Access Controller
- Livewire Connections has added a 'VSAT Switchback' option to its Access Controller FB-10 system, used to manage switching between different satcom terminals installed on a vessel. >>more 

 

Marliant system ready for first deliveries
- NetWave Systems reports that it has begun the first deliveries of its MarLiant system, after a three year development and testing period. >>more 

 

Norwegian ship first to install DTA
- Norwegian shipping company Color Line AS is to deploy the first installation of the Dynamic Trimming Assistant (DTA) from Eniram, onboard the vessel Color Line M/S 'SuperSpeed 2'. >>more 

 

Further success for FLAGSHIP project
- The EU-backed FLAGSHIP project reports that it has achieved "major advances" in accurately measuring on-board power requirements, to enable a reduction in fuel consumption through the development of the FLAGSHIP-EEM (Energy Efficiency Monitoring) system. >>more 

 

Raytheon Anschütz introduces new steering control
- Raytheon Anschütz has introduced a new steering control system which it says should improve handling and make installation of systems at the shipyard easier. >>more 

 

Sonar upgrade from FarSounder
- FarSounder has announced the release of SonaSoft version 2.3, an upgrade to the software used to power its FS-3 series sonars. >>more 

 

Certification allows Ocean Signal to begin deliveries
- Ocean Signal reports that it will commence the first deliveries of its SafeSea products this month, following receipt of approvals for usage in worldwide markets. >>more 

 


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