Maritime Communication Solution News

The JUE-500 FleetBroadband is the latest-generation maritime communication solution from JRC. FleetBroadband was designed to provide constant, simultaneous access to voice and high-speed data, at speeds up to 432kbps and streaming IP data rate of up to 256kbps.  An optional interface unit is available, extending the feature set to include extra telephone lines, LAN ports and access to the JRC Remote Maintenance System.

Nichols Brothers Boatbuilders are building a highspeed catamaran ferry for San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation district. Designed by International Catamaran Designs (INCAT) of Sydney Australia, this will be Nichols Brothers 27th U.S. built highspeed catamaran. The vessel will be 139 ft. overall with a 34-ft. beam and draft of 9 ft. The individual hulls will have a beam of 9 ft.. A 37-knot speed is predicted with four 16-cylinder Cummins KTA50-M2 main engines delivering 1,600 hp each at 1800 rpm. Each IMO emission certified engine will drive a Hamilton model 571 water jet through a ZF Marine BU 460D marine gear. Electrical service will be provided by a 125 kW generator set powered by a Cummins Marine 6CT8.3DM engine.