BMEA

Offshore wind energy is a young, rapidly growing industry in which hundreds of millions of pounds are being invested as the UK seeks to secure its source of renewable energy for future generations. As in all young industries, the challenges are immense, and many companies which have traditionally worked in marine engineering and technology are taking a highly pro-active approach to such challenges.

Cutting edge boat design, professional installation and intuitive electronics provide the background to the launch of the Channel Chieftain VI, a new 19m Crew Cat. The Channel Chieftain VI is the very first vessel in it class to feature a semi elevated helm with windows going around the whole cabin. As part of its build, Icom’s new commercial Marine Commander System was installed to provide a networked solution for navigational and communication equipment for the vessel.

One of the major developments in marine electronics over recent years has been the introduction of Multi-Functional Displays (MFDs).  Popular in both the leisure and the commercial maritime sectors, MFDs provide a simple navigational solution utilizing some really sophisticated technology.  Currently there are a huge range of MFDs on the market from various manufactures including [...]

Further strengthening its position as Australia’s premier plate aluminum fishing boat brand, Bar Crusher is now offering Raymarine as preferred factory-fitted marine electronics equipment.

The Marine Electronics Installer Program (MEI), established in 2004, is to encourage a high level of professional expertise in entry-level and mid-level technicians and to lead them to further develop their skills.

The Advanced Marine Electronics Installer Program (AMEI) is to encourage a high level of professional expertise in advanced technicians and to lead them to further develop their skills.

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).

Raymarine, has signed a new two-year deal with Cornish Crabbers, the world-renowned brand of classically styled sailing yachts, to become exclusive electronics supplier.

We are pleased to offer a new date for the Marine Electronics Installer course – 9 December 2010 in Wroxham, Norfolk. The Marine Electronics Installer Program (MEI), established in 2004, is to encourage a high level of professional expertise in entry-level and mid-level technicians and to lead them to further develop their skills.

There are two new dates for the popular ‘Marine Electronics Installer’ course: