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SM GROUP (Europe) Ltd., the United Kingdom’s specialist distributor of a comprehensive catalogue of marine electronics, are delighted to announce the introduction of the new Comar Systems CSD-300 display. Perfect for the yachtsman looking for a dedicated display for viewing AIS targets, the unit is supplied in 2 variants, either as a stand alone display connected to an existing AIS transponder or receiver on board, or as the CSD-300R which has an ntegral AIS receiver.

The Southerly 57RS by Dubois, built in the UK by Northshore Yachts, is the flagship of the Southerly range and has been awarded the accolade of ‘Best Boat 2011’ by a leading US magazine. Now the latest boat on the line, being constructed for a US owner, is to enjoy the ultimate in navigation and electronics technology, thanks to a complete fit out with the latest Raymarine navigation, safety and communications equipment.

Wireless electronics experts, Tacktick, have launched a series of Performance Packs for racing yacht owners which specify in a simple and logical format the ideal instruments required for racing yachts. The Performance Packs offer competitively priced high performance electronics together with a number of free items.

Boat owners looking to enjoy the benefits of the latest multifunction displays from Raymarine can take advantage of a special offer to trade in their old radar displays or chartplotters and get up to £350 cashback.

Garmin is proud to announce a partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) – the charity which helps save lives at sea. All Garmin customers who purchase a GPSMAP 72H,78 and 78s marine handheld will enter the RNLI ambassador scheme and receive a year’s introductory membership to the RNLI. Benefits of this membership include the quarterly RNLI magazines Lifeboat & Offshore, which offer tips and advice on how to stay safe on the water.

Today, two rather unusual invoices found their way onto my desk. They were unusual because both were for entries into business directories that I had no knowledge of and had never booked…they were bogus or sent under false pretense.

There is an excellent opportunity for our “waterside dealers” to meet the requirement of the BMEA Constitution Bye-laws that all such members must have at least one engineer at all their premises, either certificated to the BMET (British Marine Electrical Engineer) or MEI (Marine Electronics Installer). The following MEI and BMET courses are now available so that BMEA [...]

When Eric Schmidt, ex-CEO of Google gave an address regarding the future of technology, he summarised that the current generation of teenagers will only know two modes – connected or asleep. The same will apply to boat owners who are increasingly looking for internet connectivity whilst afloat to provide on-board data, communications and navigation information. The internet can also be used for entertainment with online video, TV and music available – what’s more, mostly free too.

A database of worldwide equipment distributors is now available for download in the ICOMIA Online Library. BMEA members have free access to this database as part of thier BMF member benefits.

The BMEA have a new NMEA 2000 workshop – 26 May 2011 in Egham.