The world’s first 2.4 meter triband and multi-orbit maritime VSAT antenna system, the Intellian v240MT, has won Via Satellite’s inaugural Satellite Technology of the Year Award.
My unit of the RCMSAR had 87 calls in 2015, making it the busiest volunteer marine SAR station in Canada. It’s a situation that motivates a tech enthusiast and advanced crew member like myself to think about better tools and procedures.
With the help of Google, Torqueedo electric power, solar panels, and a specially designed multihull boat, the Baykeeper project is hard at work photographing some 500 miles of coastline around the San Francisco Bay area.
Though far more in the realm of cool as opposed to power cruising, Autonomous Marine Systems has had its “Datamaran” in the Charles River since Monday for testing.
Automatic Identification System – or AIS – is one of the hottest product categories in marine electronics. In recent years, most manufacturers have added AIS
In August Globalstar brought online the last of 32 second-generation communications satellites, such as the one at left. It was part of a batch of
AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.
A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.
Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.
Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.
After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.
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Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.
Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.
