Archive for July 2007

• 30 July 2007
  Icom supports Jetski team
  

  Icom is pleased to be supporting Pierats, the UK’s premier Jetski display team. The team of five compete in personal watercraft (PW) championships and put on stunning displays throughout the UK and internationally.

  

  During their events the team use Icom IC-M71 handhelds for communications with event organisers and safety officials as much of their time is spent waiting to enter the main show area.

  Gary Greg, team leader said, “The reason we chose Icom is that we didn’t want to be worrying about reliability of radios at events. We really have to keep our minds on exactly what we are doing, as we are often stretching ourselves and our skis to the limit. We know Icom won’t let us down”.

  Pierats make up a large part of the top ten freestyle skiers in the UK and their accreditations include British Freestyle Champion 2006, FNT Champion 2006 and 2006 world Champion. Gary Gregg is currently in 1st place in the British National Tour for 2007.

  Over the last eighteen months Pierats have appeared at the London Boatshow, London International Motor Show, Portsmouth jetski Gala, Cardiff on the Water Front, Thundercat UIM P750 World Championship, Colerain Riverfest and in Ibiza. Later on this year the team are lined up to appear at HOPE fundraiser Six Hills, and Whiteair 2007. For more information on Pierats visit www.pierats.co.uk

• 25 July 2007
  British Marine Electronics Technician (BMET) Scheme
  

  The British Marine Federation (BMF) and British Marine Electronics Association (BMEA) have established the British Marine Electronics Technicians (BMET) Scheme to provide a standard for marine electronics engineers. The aim of this scheme is to give all those in the marine electronics industry (consumers, dealers, and manufacturers) a standard to ensure quality installation and service of marine electronics equipment. In doing this everyone involved in the chain will know the expected standard of workmanship and those who obtain the qualification will receive the recognition they rightly deserve.

  The advantage of this scheme can be seen across the board.  From the Consumer’s perspective it will tell them that the company they are dealing with has engineers that have reached a certain standard and are participating in a scheme designed to create uniformity across the marine industry.   Andy Haines, Director of Greenham Regis said, ‘the BMET Scheme is as close as we’re going to get to something like the CORGI scheme for Gas Installers.  Although it is not a legal requirement like the gas industry, it does at least tell the customer that the company is conforming to a recognised qualification and standard.’ 

  From the Dealers perspective the scheme is a good way to ensure continual development of engineers and to differentiate from those dealers without the certificate. Andy said, ‘it is good for young engineer’s to participate in something which hopefully in the long run will be recognised as a proper Marine Electronic / Electrical qualification. We can also use it as part of the engineer’s training and salary structure.’ 

  Finally from the manufacturers a perspective, using a dealer who meets the BMET standards means they are likely to receive a higher level of workmanship than those without.  Again Andy points out the benefits of the scheme, ‘manufacturers will know that dealers who meet these standards and use trained engineers are much more likely to deliver a high standard of work which will mean fewer problems for the manufacturer and less unhappy customers.’

  The scheme is being run by the Association of Marine Electronics and Radio Colleges (AMERC). AMERC acts as the examining body for a range of operator and maintenance certificates on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), through an international network of colleges spanning the university, further education and private sector, offering a wide range of electronics and communications related courses.

  About Greenham Regis:

  Greenham Regis marine electronics has a long tradition of offering personal service to many thousands of boat-owners – giving first class advice on all aspects to the sales, service and installation of top quality marine electronic equipment.

  For more details visit http://www.greenham-regis.com

• 16 July 2007
  Ten out of ten for attending on the tenth of the tenth!!
  

  The Annual BMEA Conference will again take place at the Novotel Hotel in Southampton on 10 October 2007.

  It promises to be even more enjoyable (if that’s possible!) than last year’s highly- successful event.

  Entertaining and informative talkers, chance to meet old friends and new.

  Put the date in your diary NOW. Watch this space for further details….

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