Metal Shark Delivers Two Fireboats to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
Shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered two of three new welded-aluminum â50 Defiantâ monohull pilothouse fireboats to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR).Designed by Metal Sharkâs in-house engineering team and built to Lloyds Registry Standard, the welded-aluminum monohull pilothouse fireboats âFB-21â and âFB-73â were acquired to boost MDFRâs maritime firefighting capability and will replace existing vessels in its fleet.Compared to MDFRâs outgoing vessels, the new 55â x 17.5â Metal Shark fireboats offer faster speeds enabling shorter response timesâŚ
Fusion Launch new Website FUSION-LINK.com
FUSION®, a worldwide leader in marine audio, announced today the release of a comprehensive new website, FUSION-Link.com. Designed to highlight the capabilities of FUSIONâs industry-standard integration with multifunction displays from every major manufacturer, the new site features a cutting-edge layout that is both streamlined and intuitive for a feature-packed andeducational experience. Offering quick access to new product information, company news and more, the interactive portion of the website focuses on FUSION-link and how it seamlessly works with navigation technology partners such as B&G, Furuno, Garmin, Humminbird, Lowrance, Raymarine and Simrad.
Cloud Data for Real-time Vessel Monitoring
Chetco Digital Instruments (CDI) has partnered with Telemetryapp.com to offer a complete vessel monitoring and data visualization system based on cloud data services. By integrating CDIâs HelmSmart.net vessel data acquisition and storage service with Telemetryappâs data board visualization, complete end-to-end vessel monitoring is now available with minimal configuration and virtually no development costs. HelmSmart.net offers direct communication links with vessel sensor andâŚ
FUSION-LinkTM Technology Gains Industry-Wide Acceptance
Marine Entertainment Leader Reaches Unparalleled Adoption by Boatbuilders and Manufacturers Auckland, New Zealand â FUSION®, a worldwide leader in marine audio, announced today its innovative and award-winning FUSION-LinkTM technology has been adopted by all marine Multi-Function Display manufacturers and has seen strong acceptance in the boat builder community. Offering marine electronics manufacturers an unparalleled level of entertainment integration, FUSION-LinkTM is now available on a multifunction navigation devices from B&G, Furuno, Garmin, Humminbird, Lowrance, Murphy Instruments, Raymarine and Simrad. The companyâs systems have been adopted by an extensive list of boatbuilders including Bavaria YachtsâŚ
FUSION-LINK⢠Implementation On Humminbird Ion And ONIX Series
FUSION®, a worldwide leader in marine entertainment, announced today its FUSION-Link⢠entertainment protocol is now supported by the Humminbird ION and ONIX series. Providing the ability to control audio capabilities and functions of the FUSION 700 and 205 Series Marine Entertainment System directly from ION and ONIX multifunction displays, FUSION-Link⢠makes it easy for Humminbird owners to enjoy their onboard audio and video entertainment. âWe are very pleased to partner with Humminbird to bring FUSION-Link⢠integration to their truly advanced ION and ONIX systems,â said Chris Baird, CEO, FUSION Electronics. The only âTrue-Marineâ˘â entertainment solutions on the marketâŚ
Raymarine Autopilot wins NMEA-BWI Technology Award
Independent panel selects product based on innovation, benefit to boaters, practicality and value. Raymarine took top honors at the 2013 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, winning the NMEA-BWI Technology Award for its Evolution Autopilot. The NMEA event, held at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel & Marina September 25-28, was attended by representatives of leading marine electronics manufacturers, dealers, distributors, media, and others from the United States and abroad. Named runners-up in the Technology Award competition were Nobeltec's TimeZero app (first) and Garmin's quatix marine watch (second).
Boatracs Appoints New Personnel
Boatracs, a business unit of Advanced Remote Communication Solutions, Inc., has appointed new personnel to better service clients, and expand sales coverage in the Pacific Northwest. In newly created positions, Robert Trainor joins the company as Sales Engineer, managing activities for the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and western Canada, and Steven M. Bryan, Sr. as Manager of Projects, Design and Development. Both positions report to Charles J. Drobny Jr., Chief Operating Officer of Boatracs. Trainor is responsible for expanding Boatracs' regional coverage by delivering products and services that improve safety, integrate information, manage data, and facilitate fishermen's ability to obtain the best price for their catch while at sea.
Eufala Police Launch Rescue Boat
The Eufala Police Department, in Alabama, recently unveiled a well-equipped boat for the purpose of search and rescue. The boat was presented to the department by the Alabama Marine Police. After some restoration and a new coat of marine paint, the boat only lacked a few essential items - primarily electronic equipment. Police Lieutenant Todd Register then contacted Techsonic Industries, and asked for a donation of a depth finder for the new rig. The company not only considered the request, but took it a step further. According to Techsonic President Charlie Stott, the company saw an opportunity to create perhaps the finest equipped search and rescue boat in the country. Techsonic first installed an NS-25, a sonar/GPS combination unit, which employs state-of-the-art C-Map cartography.