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KVH’s TracPhone V3

KVH Introduces TracPhone V3, which the company touts as the small- est and most affordable maritime VSAT

System, at 2 Mbps and $0.99 per MB.

The ultra-compact TracPhone V3 was introduced at the Miami International

Boat Show, and the TracPhone V3 is being touted by the company as the world’s smallest maritime VSAT an- tenna, measuring 14.5 in. (37 cm) in di- ameter and weighing 25 lbs (11 kg).

The TracPhone V3 includes a fully sta- bilized antenna, a powerful ViaSat Ar- cLight spread spectrum modem, and a sleek below-decks antenna control unit that are all fully integrated and config- ured for easy installation. ArcLight spread spectrum technology enables very small antennas like KVH’s 24" (60 cm) TracPhone V7 and now, the

TracPhone V3 to receive satellite trans- missions with the speed and reliability of older, 1-meter VSAT antennas that use TDMA transmission schemes.

KVH’s high-efficiency RingFire an- tenna design and dielectric feed rod technology mean the TracPhone V3 of- fers performance, even in poor weather, and its rugged design is perfect for use on tuna towers and commercial vessels. www.kvh.com

Cargo Care’s Emergency Hatch

An emergency rubber sealing which can be used repeatedly is causing quite a stir at mar- itime trade shows and proving popular with customers. It’s a time and money saving so- lution which provides extra security when needed for bulk and general cargoes.

The Emergency Seal from Cargo Care So- lutions is a rubber sealing which can be pressed in the cross joint to give extra security for the weather tightness of hatch covers. It works between a gap of 20mm to 50mm pro- vided there are no wedges or cross joint cleats installed. A complete set for one cross joint consists of one straight length of packing (cut-to-size) and two pieces with 90° corners.

Emergency Seal is used as extra security next to the existing hatch cover sealing sys- tem and, unlike tape solutions, it can be used many times. www. cargocaresolutions.com/products_emergency-seals.html

Sealing Welds

WeldSeal is a brush-on methacrylate compound formulated for sealing poros- ity in welds that will contain gases under pressure or liquids.

WeldSeal’s low dy- namic viscosity en- ables it to wick deeply into pores and seams and be- tween close-fitting ferrous metal sur- faces. After WeldSeal has cured in the porosity or voids, excess material on the surface is easily rinsed away with water, leaving the surface clean and ready for painting or other operations. WeldSeal™ does not alter critical surface dimensions.

WeldSeal comes packaged in a 250ml kit with a shelf life of 6-12 months.

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MARLIANT: Maritime Client-Server Systems

NetWave Systems started the first de- liveries of its Mar-

Liant systems. This

IT system specifi- cally designed for the maritime envi- ronment is a ‘de- ployment ready’ thin-client/server solution, which incorporates dedicated service-processors to cover the ‘high availability’ and security issues encountered on ships and offshore installa- tions. MarLiant serves as a ‘non-stop computing platform’ featuring a multi-user

Windows environment using client-server technology. A typical system consists of a single, fully redundant application server using Windows Server 2008, in conjunc- tion with a number of solid state Thin Client workstations (measuring 75 x75 mm.) mounted throughout the vessel. The system replaces a network of shipboard PC’s and laptops being far more susceptible to viruses, abuse, as well as repair and update complexities and associated costs. www.netwavesystems.com/marliant

ISATPHONE PRO iFLY

The iFly Industrial Package from Delta

Wave was designed for quick and easy deployment. It is a turnkey package which incorporates Beam’s IsatPhone

Pro Dock, and external antenna which also incorporates GPS. All is contained in a watertight NEMA enclosure with handle for ease of transport and quick in- stallation in indoor or outdoor environ- ments. The unit also works with

Inmarsat’s 505 emergency alert service, providing location data. A 30-ft coax cable set is Included, which should sat- isfy most installation requirements. All connections pre-wired to TNC and SMA bulkhead connectors on the outside of the case for GPS location acquisition and ac- cess to Inmarsat’s GPRS Network. The kit also includes a corded and cordless handset system that connects to the bulk- headed RJ11 port on the outside the box. www.deltawavecomm.com

CTOS – Coordinated Turn

Optimization System

Humphree released a new drive func- tionality option for its interceptor trim systems. When turning a boat in plan- ing or semi planing speeds the boat will and shall heel to some extent. However, in many cases the boat heels too much and in some cases not enough, result- ing in an unpleasant feeling for the peo- ple onboard. In order to increase onboard comfort and safety, CTOS will continuously monitor the rudder posi- tion and during the turn, the intercep- tor blade movement is automatically coordinated with the rudder movement in order to create a heel angle that is comfortable and safe.

ThrusterSCAN

Kittiwake Developments launched

ThrusterSCAN for the offshore market: a tool to help predict failure, enabling preventative maintenance. Thruster-

SCAN marks a new era in online con- dition monitoring for azimuthing thrusters. Individual ThrusterSCAN monitoring units are installed local to each thruster and comprise of a touch screen machine interface, metallic par- ticle sensor, oil condition sensor, mois- ture sensor, oil temperature sensor and sampling pump. ThrusterSCAN deliv- ers early warning of thruster compo- nent damage, lubricant degradation and seal leaks/failures, while providing crit- ical information to help optimize thruster operating parameters and ef- fectively manage overhaul schedules.

Inert Gas Oxygen

Analyzing System

The G36 is the first system approved and certified under European MED heading A1/3.54 for fixed oxygen ana- lyzers.The G36 Oxygen Analyzer pro- vides accurate, real-time data for monitoring inert gas and controlling its production. The system is based on a new type of Zirconia cell, which is adapted to the harsh and stressful ma- rine environment.

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