VMAG Rolls Out its Marine Refit and New Build Department
Voyager Maritime Alliance Group (VMAG) , one of the leading marine technology providers in South Florida, is expanding its already comprehensive list of services by adding turnkey marine services that now encompass the entire refit and new build process. “In simple terms – we do it all! Says David Leone, President of VMAG, from the initial planning, naval architecture services, networking and data cabling, project management, contractor management, welding and fabrication, carpentry, fiberglass work, security and camera systems, monitoring and control, custom build bridge and fly bridge consoles, networking and data cabling, communications equipment, navigation equipment to OEM Packages.
Seaspan Implements ECO Insight solution
Seaspan Ship Management Ltd. will implement the DNV GL fleet performance management solution ECO Insight to improve their fleet monitoring. ECO Insight will also enable Seaspan to increase their vessel’s performance and energy efficiency. “Seaspan has spent considerable effort to develop its capabilities around fleet performance. Close monitoring of the performance of our fleet is in line with our mission of safe, reliable and economical operations. The ability to measure hull degradation very accurately was what made this performance management solution interesting for us,” says Peter Jackson, Director of the projects and technology department at Seaspan. “We also welcomed the fact that ECO Insight uses the data we already collect on board our vessels.
Fuel Quality Data Tapped for Fleet Performance
Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) and DNV GL signed a cooperation agreement to develop a new module for DNV GL’s ECO Insight fleet performance management solution at the Nor-Shipping trade fair. By tapping into the world’s largest fuel sampling database, this module will allow owners, operators and managers to determine how fuel quality can result in performance differences between similar vessels. “Fuel quality is a factor which is often overlooked in performance management, but it can have a significant impact.
Sirius Satellite Weather Service Receiver
Whether you are a cruiser looking to avoid a squall on your way back to the harbor, a sailor trying to determine a route with the best wind or a fisherman looking for sea surface temperature breaks, Furuno’s new BBWX3 SiriusXM Marine Weather Receiver has what you need. Utilizing SiriusXM’s subscription based marine weather service, you can get live, up-to-date weather forecast information obtained from the weather industry’s leading experts. The BBWX3 connects to your NavNet 3D, TZtouch or TZtouch2 network with a simple Ethernet cable. Once connected, and your SiriusXM subscription is activated, you will be able to view premium weather content right on your NavNet screen…
Simrad Partners with Maverick Boats
Simrad Yachting, a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilot, radar, communications and fishfinding systems, announced today its partnership with Maverick Boat Company. Maverick’s Cobia brand of center console, dual console and bay boats have long had a reputation for stunning performance and value. The latest release from the industry-leading brand, the 334 high-performance center console, will include the Simrad NSO evo2 glass bridge as its standard navigation system. The Cobia 334 with triple Yamaha 300-horsepower outboard engines offers the latest advances in power boating — all tailored to ensure owners the best experience on the water.
Raymarine New C-Series Widescreen
Raymarine, Inc. introduced its new line of C-Series Widescreen Multifunction Displays (MFDs) to the U.S. market. The new MFDs expand the power of multifunction navigation with larger, higher resolution displays, increased performance, expanded networking and video integration. Widescreen technology offers more viewing area and larger split window configurations, enabling boaters to view more navigation data, increasing situational awareness while navigating the open waters. The C-Series Widescreen line is available in three sizes of sunlight viewable color displays: the 9" C90W, the 12" C120W and the 14" C140W. The theater-like widescreen display lets captains view more navigation data…
Furuno to Offer Sirius Marine Weather
Furuno and SIRIUS are working together to provide satellite weather information on the NavNet vx2 line of multifunction navigation units. Furuno will be releasing the BBWX1 SIRIUS Weather Receiver in late spring. This receiver will simply plug into an existing NavNet vx2 network, requiring only a software update to the NavNet vx2 displays to allow access to the BBWX1. The combination of NavNet vx2 and the BBWX1 will provide live, up-to-date weather information and forecasting. The information will be overlayed onto a C-Map MAX chart, allowing one to see the weather cells in relation to one’s geographic location. A monthly SIRIUS Marine Weather subscription is required.
Furuno to Offer Sirius Marine Weather on NavNet VX2
Furuno and SIRIUS are working together to provide satellite weather information on the award winning NavNet vx2 line of multifunction navigation units. Furuno will be releasing the BBWX1 SIRIUS Weather Receiver in late spring. This receiver will plug into your existing NavNet vx2 network, requiring only a software update to the NavNet vx2 displays to allow them to access the BBWX1. The combination of NavNet vx2 and the BBWX1 will bring you live, up-to-date weather information and forecasting. The information will be overlayed onto your C-Map MAX chart, allowing you to see the weather cells in relation to your geographic location. A monthly SIRIUS Marine Weather subscription is required.
