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(continued from page 45) tioning a platform in its correct location, will be attractive to the owners of the rig." ECDIS is ideal for this. It avoids costly delays as hydrographers confirm and re-confirm that the platform is over the right spot. "By plugging ECDIS software into a GPS plotter, the exact location is easier to pinpoint," he says.

SIS markets a range of software under its Microplot label. Each combines on a single screen all the necessary naviga- tional and environmental information required for the bridge team to make quick and safe assessments of impeding situations. Microplot software was designed by master mariners for mariners, and has a track record stretch- ing back to 1984 in the offshore, fishing and dredging industries. In general ship- ping, Canada Maritime and a number of other leading operators have chosen to fit Microplot systems in a bid to improve safety. "This success in general shipping has been a result of listening to what ship operators want. Some owners may be put off by the idea of fitting another expensive black box when it is not yet a requirement of the rules," says Brown. "But if they see it as a straightforward

PC system which adds to safety, saves time and is cost effective, they can begin to use IT for other uses. It is the software that is the key, not the shiny buttons on the cabinets."

Safety at Sea • Products

Sailor Meets The Call For Help

Sailor's maritime communications product line ranges from leisure mar- ket radios to equipment for fishing vessels of various sizes. The company offers the Sailor A1 VHF, which con- sists of a transceiver unit, control handset and optional loudspeakers and/or external power supply. The product comes in two versions: Basic and DSC (Class D*). Both are devel- oped to increase safety and ease com- munications for all kinds of vessels.

The system's VHF DSC offers a secure and dependable way to make a distress call with just the touch of one button.

The system transmits the ship's identi- ty code, and specifies the position and time of call when GPS-connected.

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Prosar Technologies Aims

To Save

Prosar Technologies serves the marine market with a variety of safety products. The company offers personal rescue lights, emergency position indi- cation beacons (EPIRBS), emergency locator transmitters (ELT), radio detection finders and search and rescue response transponders (SARTS).

The company's Kannad 406WH is a self-buoyant EPRIB unit that floats free and automatically activates. Com- plying with al COSPAS-SARSAT specifications, the product transmits on 406.025 Mhz and 121.5 Mhz, while its distress signal can be positioned within one nautical mile.

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Video Medical Procedures

Maritime Training Services has introduced a new training videotape and accompanying handbook titled. "Medical Emergencies: The Officers'

Shipboard Guide." Designed to be used together, the video and handbook package instructs viewers in dealing with the most common medical proce- dures and emergencies encountered at sea. The training package stresses var- ious medical procedures through inter- views, demonstrations and simula- tions.

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Hellbergs Develops Fire Doors

Hellbergs International has created a new ensemble of fire doors for the marine and offshore industries. Known as Neptune, this new door line is pro- duced with a unique new material — available exclusively to Hellbergs and its licensees. Manufactured in A-60 and B-30 classes, the CE-certified doors comply with IMO 754 (18) reg- ulation. Resulting from their light weight, the doors are perfect for use on cruise ships and fast ferries, and wher- ever weight reduction is necessary.

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Therma-Float Lands Third

Product Award

Therma-Float received its third Mil- lennium Product by the Design Coun- cil for its Therma-Pore performance material.

An ultra thin insulation material, vapor permeable Therma-Pore is only 1 mm thick and brings capabilities and experience to the development and fabrication of performance insulation materials.

Therma-Float has developed perfor- mance and protective products for use by the military, mariners, for offshore work wear and general protective clothing and safety appliances. The company's second Millennium prod- uct, Therma-Foil is now being utilized by life raft manufacturers to provide a radiant barrier combined with excep- tional insulation.

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