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PRODUCTS gplink

EverSteel-X

GX60NX

Block Island Ferry operated by In-

Antenna

Samson’s EverSteel-X rope is de-

Intellian launched terstate Navigation Company offers signed for semi-permanent moor- the latest in its next generation GX year-round ferry service to Block Is- ing, with several new features to range of antennas: the GX60NX, land, R.I. It is heavily relied upon for improve operational ef? ciency, life- designed speci? cally and now type transportation to and from the is- time and safety. Proprietary coating approved for use with Inmarsat’s land, so they need to make sure their technology brings superior abra-

Global Xpress Ka-band VSAT net- vessels are on-time and dependable. sion resistance, permanent twist work. This 65cm terminal, the gplink enables Block Island Ferry to identi? cation and a patent-pending smallest in the range, completes In- track their vessel locations and criti- end-for-end indication to this high- tellian’s GX portfolio. The GX60NX cal engine data, allowing potential visibility rope. EverSteel-X is suited is suited to smaller commercial ves- engine problems to be identi? ed for permanent jetty mooring with sels, and supports customers across and repaired before critical failures

POSA approval from Bureau Veri- all markets, including leisure and occur. Recently, Block Island Ferry tas. It is also MEG4 tested and cer- ? shing. The Below Deck Terminal added gplink to another vessel in its ti? ed through ABS. This line offers (BDT), single cable antenna connec- ? eet, the 190-foot, 98 gt Anna C. the highest UV-resistance, and the tion and AptusNX control software She is powered by Cummins QSK- highest fatigue performance of all are identical to those used for the 38, Triple Screw engines.

Samson mooring lines, and con- larger GX100NX, which is already tains Dyneema DM20 ? ber.

approved. The GX60NX is 2.5GHz

Wideband Ka ready, and the BUC is easily upgraded from 5W to 10W if increased upload.

Pyrocrete 341

Carboline has launched Pyrocrete 341, the next generation in ce- mentitious passive ? re protection.

Pyrocrete 341 is a high density, ex- terior grade cementitious ? reproof- ing product designed for maximum

SONARAY LED Lighting protection and proven performance.

ABS App SONARAY LED Lighting manufac-

It is UL 1709 rated for up to 4 hours

Classi? cation society ABS launched tures robust, durable, salt-resistant, of hydrocarbon ? re protection and a new suite of ? eet management and LED ? ood lights in sizes ranging has 30 minutes to two hours of jet vessel compliance services powered from 30-watts up to 1,000-watts, for ? re resistance. This product rapidly by its smart functionality and ad- brown and blue water applications. develops strength and provides max- vanced analytics which will also be Recently the ? rm out? tted a com- imum durability for onsite or offsite available through a new mobile app. mercial vessel in Alaska with LED applications. It is manufactured us-

An enhancement to the ABS My- ? ood lights at a color temperature of ing only the highest quality raw ma-

Freedom client portal, the new portal 2200K. This was a special build and terials, with strict QA/QC protocols and digital tools are designed to sim- met a very unique challenge – one of all under the UL follow up service. plify access to operational, technical being able to cut fog for the vessel. and compliance ? eet intelligence and We combined the necessary beam an- all ABS Class services to manage ? eet gle along with the color temperature operating health and performance. to provide the crew with a safe and ef-

The ABS App is now available from fective means to navigate what could the Apple App Store and Google Play. be a very treacherous environment.

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