BMEA

Navico, the world’s largest manufacturer of marine electronics for the recreational boating market, launched the next generation of Simrad NavStation multi-function units at LIBS 2008.

Icom UK is pleased to launch the world’s first VHF/DSC’s with integrated AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver. Both the IC-M603 and IC-M505 VHF/DSC’s can now be purchased with integrated AIS Receiver.

Icom UK is pleased to provide the first glimpse of two new concept VHF/DSC models at this year’s London Boatshow. Two new ‘black box’ transceivers called the IC-M505 Controller and the IC-M603 Controller are being shown for the first time in the world.

Marine Electronic Services Ltd have expanded their range of Wetterbox NAVTEX and weather receivers with the addition of two new models for 2008. First off is the WIB2BX – a black box Navtex receiver with PC connection that comes complete with either a balun antenna adaptor (allowing along wire or insulated stay to act as the antenna) or a dedicated compact active antenna.

Garmin have announced the UK debut of the Fishfinder 300C, a high-performance analogue sonar that’s perfect for the budget-conscious fisherman looking to upgrade to a vivid colour unit.

Garmin has today introduced in the UK the GFS 10, a fuel sensor that provides fuel flow rate data to Garmin multi-function displays (MFDs) or their new GMI 10 colour instrument, via NMEA 2000 or Garmin’s proprietary CANet. “The GFS 10 marks Garmin’s entry into NMEA 2000 sensors, and like all equipment that carries the [...]

A new benchmark in innovation and performance is set with the sophisticated new Simrad autopilot range The new Simrad AP24 and AP28 autopilots both offer unique functionality and precise, highly reliable operation that promises safe and efficient auto steering performance for sail and power boats alike. The Simrad AP24 and AP28 harness the power of [...]

Garmin has announced the UK launch of the GMI 10, a NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 compliant marine instrument that provides valuable, at-a-glance data to boaters – information like speed, depth, weather, engine and fuel-related information.

Garmin has introduced in the UK a new line of big-screen multi-function displays (MFDs), designed for use in larger yachts and motorboats – the Touchscreen GPSMAP 5015 and the GPSMAP 4010.

The Navico stand at LIBS 2008 will be showing the brand new Simrad instrument family designed to offer performance and flexibility for both sail and powerboats. The Simrad IS20 range consists of four analogue and two digital instrument heads, all based on the SimNet NMEA 2000 data bus for simple installation and integration.