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PRODUCTSJK Fab Delivers Emergency Towline Storage Reels The emergency towing system is a simple and proven means of storing the emergency towline, retrieving the loose barge and continuing the tow. When the pick-up line is pulled, the emergency tow wire runs completely off the reel and engages with the auxiliary town chain. The chain is connected to a center tow pad, allowing the barge to be towed to the next port. Several major upgrades to the emergency storage reel have been approved by a marine architect. ABS has recommended the system to store the emergency cable. JK Fabrication has applied for a patent. www.jkfab.com Boatracs? New Vessel Management, Comms System Boatracs Inc. launched two new products: a fleet management software plat- form called BoatracsBTConnect and its tri- mode data communica-tions system from Qualcomm, the Mobile Computing Platform 200 Series, or MCP200. BTConnect is a web-based solution that integrates messaging and mapping functionality, provid- ing access to fleet-wide data from anywhere on any device. BTConnect ties together the critical functions of visually managing a fleet with messaging to improve dis- patching, accelerate invoicing and increase operational efficiencies. MCP200 is a multimode data communica-tions system that delivers two-way messaging and posi- tioning through satellite, cellular and Wi-Fi. www.boatracs.com ChartWorld ?Pay as You Sail? Service Approved Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has approved ChartWorld GmbH?s ?Pay as You Sail? (PAYS) service to PRIMAR RENC guidelines. The new service does not require any additional hardware and makes use of the existing navigation and communicationsinfrastructure installed on most SOLAS vessels, combined with the established FleetTracker service from Jan Herberg Engineering, to meet PRIMAR tracking and reporting requirements for PAYS. The new service will be officially launched in the first quarter of 2012. However, the serv- ice will be available on a request basis between now and its official launch. www.chartworld.com Underwater Search Equipment Police departments are adding underwater search equipment to ensure their dive teams have the proper equipment. Saratoga County Sheriffs Dept. in New York has acquired JW Fishers SeaLion-2 ROV. This compact underwater vehicle can be deployed by one offi- cer, with controls and a 15 inch flat screen monitor built into a rugged waterproof case. The operator commands the ROV?s four powerful thrusters, two 100 watt head- lights, rear facing high intensity LED light ring, as well as the pan and tilt on both cameras using hand-held PS-2controllers. www.jwfishers.com Koden MDC-2500BB Series Black Box RadarSI-TEX Marine Electronics now offers the new Koden MDC- 2500BB Series Black Box Radar ? a powerful, professional grade radar system designed for use witha vessel?s XGA or UXGA color LCD monitor. As part of an inte- grated bridge package, the MDC-2500BB is an ideal option for, workboats, commercial fishing vessels, and large yachts needing state-of-the-art radar performance. The Black Box radar is offered in four configurations to suit a variety of vessels and applications. www.si-tex.com Trelleborg Develops IALA Compliant NAV Aids Trelleborg Offshore, a global manufacturer of polymer and syntactic foam-based solu-tions for the offshore industry, has developed a range of IALA (International Association of Lighthouse Authorities) com- pliant Navigation Buoys and Lights. An alternative to traditional buoys, these offer sig- nificant total life cost-savings as well as improved reliabil- ity and include lateral marks, cardinal marks, special marks, safe water and isolated danger marks. Utilizing Trelleborg?s proven buoyancy technology, the range fea- tures low maintenance and improved impact resistance and UV stability over rotationally molded alternatives. www.trelleborg.com www.marinelink.com MN41MN#1 (32-42):MN 2011 Layouts 1/5/2012 1:44 PM Page 41