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Electronics Update ? Product News Morgan Joins SEA As Marketing Director H.W. "Buddy" Morgan, Jr., has been appointed marketing director for SEA and Datamarine Interna-tional, Inc. With more than 19 years experience in var-ious positions, Morgan spent several years with Raytheon Marine, Trimble and Simrad. Sad to see the Horizon HX220S go? The most popular Horizon ever. Canned. DEIF Meets Tough New Standards The implementation of the new "Marine Equipment Directive (96/98/EC) on January 1, 1999 throughout the European Union meant the use of advanced marine electronic equipment (as well as four other classes of equipment) was now mandatory, not optional, on ships flagged in EU member countries. Danish company DEIF A/S ensured its future market position when the first three types of its range of illuminated instruments "for navigation purposes" received approval under the new directive. While the process of approval was a long one, it was not particularly difficult, according to Niels Martin Jorgensen from DEIF's product approval department, as the instruments had already been approve by major classification societies, and most man-dates of the new directive were thus already met or exceeded. Circle 32 on Reader Service Card For many an offshore professional, the Horizon HX220S 5W handheld VHF was like a trusted friend. They'd go everywhere together. Sure, sometimes they got banged around a little and more than a few times they got wet. But when you just have to talk, well, the HX220S was always there, steady and reliable. But it had to happen sometime. Horizon just doesn't make 5W handhelds like they used to. And while you won't be able to buy a new HX220S, console yourself with this thought: that Horizon HX350S over there on your right is a better radio with more features, it's still a Horizon, and it costs a bit less than your old pal. So dry your tears and read on. Nothing Takes To Water Like Horizon! E- STANDARD HORIZON Marine Division of Yaesu U.S.A. 562/404-2700 www.yaesu.com ? Email: [email protected] Circle 364 on Reader Service Card ChartWorld Delivers Demo ENCs Via 'Net' ENC Demo Data supplied by the UKHO are ready for downloading from ^ www.chartworld.com. ChartWorld is claimed to be the only Internet distributor of the ENC Demo Data supplied by the UKHO. The following cells are available: Felixstowe and approaches; Southampton and approach-es. The data is available only for demonstra-tion and evaluation in conjunction with See-MyENCI software. Circle 38 on Reader Service Card Dual Blame In Collision The case of a collision in June 1998 between a Scottish trawler with a German freighter ? resulting in the loss of five lives ? clearly points out how advances in marine electronics are useless unless utilized correctly. Recently, this case was investigated by a German marine accident board, which found fault on both sides. The inquest said that the captain of the German freighter Merkur and the shipping company were guilty of incorrect behavior, as the Merkur did not follow the required safety rules. The Mallaig-registered trawler Silvery Sea was headed for Denmark when it collided with the 3,815-ton Merkur in clear weather and calm seas. The fishing boat went down with all hands. Silvery Sea inexplicably did not take evasive action. However, the investigation also found that the Merkur had not used the radar, which could have reduced the possibility of a crash. In addition, the bridge apparently was not properly manned at the time of the collision. UKHO Extends Chart Coverage The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is extending its coverage of navigational charts into Norwegian national waters in cooperation with the Norwegian Hydrographic Service (NHS). The new chart series will encompass Admiralty paper and ARCS charts, be fully corrected up to the date of issue, and supported by existing Admiralty services. Circle 34 on Reader Service Card MTN Continues Relationship With HAL Maritime Telecommunications Network, a subsidiary of ICG Satellite Services, will continue to provide telecommunications services for passengers, staff and crew to all Holland America vessels. The revised agreement, which plans to offer additional enhanced services, also includes shore-to-ship calling and Inter-net capabilities. Circle 35 on Reader Service Card OSI Reports Favorable Reviews Offshore Systems International (OSI) reported that its ECDIS Product Line continues to garner exception-al reviews from new and current customers. OSI con-tinues to receive orders from organizations such as the Canadian and U.S. Coast Guards and various Military organizations in North America. OSI has been collabo-rating with military and Coast Guard agencies globally to aid in the improvement of navigation safety interna-tionally. High on the list of the company's priorities is its compliance for Y2K. Circle 36 on Reader Service Card Updated GMDSS Training Software Available Maritime Education Sweden AB recently released an updated and improved version of the interactive GMDSS training software entitled Maritime Commu-nications. The training software is recognized as an efficient, entertaining way to acquire and maintain GMDSS knowledge. It is used by deck officers as a preparation for GMDSS courses and as a refresher. The software, V 2.0, has been changed to take into account changes in IMO regulations since the last ver-sion. The software package sells for $790. Circle 40 on Reader Service Card 72 EC Gives OK To STN Atlas Marine Elektronics Merger The European Commission has given the go ahead for a merger between STN Atlas Marine Elek-tronics GmbH, its majority stockholder the Rheinmetall Group, and the marine electronics unit of SAIT-Radio Holland S.A. Rheinmetall DeTec AG and SAIT-Radio Holland will each have a 50 per-cent stake in the new EMG EuroMarine Electronics GmbH. EMG EuroMarine Electronics will be headquartered in Hamburg and employ 2,500 worldwide. Sales in 1999 will top 400 million Euros. EMG EuroMarine Electronics GmBH's management board includes Dipl.-Ing. Heinz Baier, CEO; Jacques Debulpaep, COO; and Dipl.-Kfm. Peter Winch, CFO. Circle 39 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News