Gemeco Launches Re-designed Web Resource
Gemeco Marine Accessories, world-leading experts in the selection, placement and technical support for marine transducers and NMEA networking products, announced today the launch of an all new web-based resource for boaters and dealers on the company website – www.gemeco.com. The newly designed website employs a simple, yet elegant interface allowing intuitive access to vital information about transducers and networking. The comprehensive resource provides access to a digital version of the company’s 585 page catalog; links to download the Gemeco iNstall toolbox application for transducer installers and the Airmar OnSite WX app that displays NMEA data on virtual gauges for mobile devices; in-depth transducer identification information; and a new expansive Tech Support database.
ICS Launches Web-based MLC Resource
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) debuted a new web-based information resource to assist shipping companies to implement the International Labor Organization (ILO) Maritime Labor Convention (MLC). The ILO MLC entered into force worldwide in August although, in practice for many ships, full certification including the preparation of Documents of Maritime Labor Compliance on board individual vessels is not required until August next year. ICS, operating as the International Shipping Federation (ISF)…
SRI Website Launch to Coincide with "Day of the Seafarer"
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) ‘Day of the Seafarer’ (June 25) is the opportunity for renewed efforts to safeguard the human rights of seafarers throughout the world and ensure that they are offered proper legal protection and support. That is the message from Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI). “On this important date, players in the maritime world have to ask themselves the question: how much do they care about the workers who transport over 90% of the goods we all rely on…
