BMEA

Icom has signed a one-year agreement with Powerboat P1 Management Ltd to become the racing series’ ‘Official Radio Communications Partner’ for 2010. Six European Icom distributors are behind this sponsorship, who as part of the sponsorship package will supply IC-F4029SDR digital license free radios, ear pieces and chargers. The Icom distributors involved with this major sponsorship are from the UK, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Sweden and Russia.

Maretron is now shipping its newest GPS antenna/receivers (GPS200s) with the most up-to-date World Magnetic Model available.” says Mr. Larry Anderson, Maretron’s VP of Sales & Marketing. “Furthermore, existing Maretron GPSs in the field can be upgraded to provide the most accurate variation data available using Maretron’s NMEA 2000®/USB gateway (USB100).”

C A Clase recently held its first dealer training event for dealers of the Inmarsat FleetBroadband product range. The event was held in association with global mobile satellite service provider Inmarsat and provided C A Clase dealers with advanced training for the KVH FB150, FB250 and FB500 FleetBroadband systems.

Actisense are pleased to announce a collaboration with Canadian software developer, Avia Design, to enhance its innovative PC based vessel monitoring software with NMEA 2000 interfacing capability.

V-Tronix launch two new antennas into the UK…

Designed for the safety conscious recreational boater, the Safelink 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) has integral GPS for highly accurate position information.

Designed to meet IMO SOLAS requirements, the new Kannad Marine Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is an entry level unit suitable for recreational boaters and commercial mariners when purchased with the auto housing.

Designed for the commercial mariner and recreational boater alike, the Safelink Automatic Identification System Search and Rescue Transmitter (AIS SART) is a manual deployment survivor location device intended for use on liferafts or survival craft. It meets IMO SOLAS requirements and is an alternative to a traditional Radar SART.

The Safelink Pro 406 MHz Personal Location Beacon (PLB) with integral GPS and unique 48 hour operational life is a satellite based personal carry on emergency location beacon. It is for use as a last resort safeguard against possible life threatening incidents, anywhere in the world.

Whether replacing existing instruments or installing for the first time, Tacktick’s Entry Level instruments offer simple installation, with easy set up calibration. There is no need for complex wiring, as the data is wirelessly transmitted around the boat. The displays can be quickly fitted with simple 12v power supplies and can be self-installed saving considerable installation costs.