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8 The new SiOnyx Nightwave

camera can operate in ultra low light levels

New ultra low light camera

The new SiOnyx Nightwave Ultra Low Light Marine Camera will be available from Spring 2022.

The camera is built around the SiOnyx patented Black Silicon CMS sensor to allow for easy spotting of obstacles and debris in the water at low-light levels, operating without the need for white light or thermal cameras. It is designed to give mariners the ability to navigate safely at night.

The camera incorporates a variety of mounting options – it can be permanently mounted to a fl at surface, ball up or down, using the included mounting template and hardware.

It can also be temporarily mounted with a 1/4in-20 mount interface for use with standard mounts.

It can be set up to wirelessly stream video to a mobile device via the SIONYX app. Nightwave will also connect to a boat’s electronic hardware via a 12V DC output.

The camera features a 40-degree horizontal fi eld of view and images in <1 Millilux, allowing users to view a man-sized object at 150m in extreme low-light conditions.

The camera is IP-67 rated.

NEW ANTENNAS INSPIRED BY NARWHALS

Poynting’s new Narwhal antennas are available from CA Clase.

The antennas are Poynting’s longest omnidirectional antenna, to date and are enclosed in a design inspired by the tusk of a narwhal.

The Narwhal series has an IP68 water ingress rating with the antennas designed for marine and coastal applications and off ers a variety of confi gurations with 5G/LTE or Wi-Fi omni-directional antennas and can range from SISO to 4x4 MIMO.

The cellular antennas feature ultra-wideband coverage and operate from 617 MHz to 4200 MHz, covering 5G/LTE bands for cellular communication.

The bands covered include the up-and-coming LTE Band 71, 617 to 698 MHz, as well as the CBRS band from 3400 to 4200 MHz. There will also be derivatives that off er dual-band Wi-Fi coverage in the 2.4 GHz and 5 to 6 GHz bands for complete vessel coverage.

All antennas will come as standard with a 2m, HDF195 cable with an N-Type (female) connector.

The Narwhal series comes standard with a 316-grade stainless steel base and an optional 316-grade stainless steel L-bracket is also available for pole and wall mount applications.

The antennas comply with CE, EN, CSA, RoHS and IEC Standards. They are rated for temperatures of -40°C to +80°C and will survive winds of up to 100mph. The antennas are tested for harsh environments with IK08 impact resistance.

The OMNI-902 and OMNI904 have an overall size of 1654mm x 145mm while the OMNI-914 measures 2454mm x 145mm.

Poynting’s new antennas are av from CA Clase.

The antennas Poynting’s longe directional ante date and are en design inspired of a narwhal.

8 Poynting’s new antennas

feature ultra-wideband coverage

NEW NSX DISPLAY FROM SIMRAD

Simrad Yachting’s newest multifunction display (MFD) is the Simrad NSX.

The MFD is available in 7in, 9in and 12in display sizes and is based on a new operating system.

Charts include C-MAP navigation and compatibility with sonar, radar and autopilot systems. Setup wizards guide users through each step during device setup, and Simrad app integration makes connectivity from a smartphone easier.

“The electronics for boating navigation have evolved so much over the decades, but with this particular product we’ve really focused on making boating adventures and navigation both easier and more accessible than ever,” said Mike Fargo, EVP of Simrad Yachting. “I love that about this product. With the NSX, our development team re-imagined and redefi ned what a chartplotter and fi shfi nder can be for consumers, simplifying the experience from the moment you take NSX out of the box all the way to the furthest open water adventures.”

Users are able to expand the MFD with additional functionality, easier integrations and support for a wide range of third-party applications.

Boaters who love fi shing can utilise the NSX to view high-resolution images below and to the sides with Active Imaging and CHIRP sonar, SideScan/DownScan Imaging and FishReveal – or search greater depths with a wide range of compatible transducers.

Users can also integrate with their radar and connect their AutoPilot systems to Autorouting.

Simrad is a Navico brand.

8 The Simrad NSX is available

in 7in, 9in and 12in display sizes and is based on a new operating system

CONNECTIVITY PLAYBOOK FOR OEMS

It is safe to assume that the marine industry has fi nally entered the connectivity era, says Marko Pihlar, CEO of Sentinel Marine Solutions.

Off -board user experience started to take shape with remote access to a boat’s systems and has evolved from simple alert push-notifi cations to fully integrated maintenance recommendations.

“This transition was signifi cantly driven by Sentinel’s platform approach,” he explained.

“Besides off ering a range of IoT products to fi ll the connectivity gap, working end-to-end with major OEMs gives us the ability to set standards for the deployment of connectivity features.”

However, Marko believes that in 2022, despite the potential, many OEMs have only scratched the surface.

“They are battling postcovid supply chain issues, so challenges like customer interactions with smartphones are hardly their top priority now,” he says.

“We expect this to change, though as

8 OEMs have only scratched

the surface of onboard connectivity

connectivity features are in rising demand.”

The percentage of buyers in automotive that are willing to switch brands in order to have modern connectivity features is much higher than in marine, points out Marko but this is expected to change.

“This means it is time for OEMs to start building cross-functional teams, which can jointly develop and deploy use cases over the whole life cycle of a boat,” he says. “Their eff orts should primarily address execution issues, for example customer onboarding, ultimately leading to enhanced customer experience.”

AIS can be put to many more uses than most people realise, according to Phil Harris of Meridian Chartware, part of Norcom Technology Group.

The developer of marine navigation systems for personal computers uses software to turn AIS into a monitoring programme that among other features, can monitor boat traffi c in a particular area, to see how close a vessel is, and also which vessels are coming and going.

“We use live AIS, however the update rate of the AIS is quicker; if you’re trying to monitor a ship turning, everything is a lot quicker,” explained Phil.

“We’re using AIS to do more, to enhance what people can do with AIS. It’s a cheaper option for a small port or harbour or anyone wanting to do monitoring.

“If someone has a harbour or a Coastwatch, they are not reliant on taking data from the web. They can get a better picture of what’s going on.”

And Phil explained that harbour and marina authorities can use the software to monitor which vessels have stayed in order to ensure the correct dues are paid. It can also monitor the speed of vessels in case of an accident or excess wash.

“It’s a cheap alternative to a complete radar system,” added Phil. “It can be used to gather data and evidence.”

Meridian Chartware will design, develop and modify the software depending on customers’ requirements using Admiralty charts as a base.

As well as providing a standard programme, Meridian Chartware will also design, develop and modify the software depending on customers’ requirements using Admiralty charts as a base.

AIS HAS MANY USES

8 Meridian Chartware

allows AIS to be used as a monitoring system

New QuickFit Antennas

The new Scout Marine QuickFit antennas are a new line of ready-to-install marine antennas available from IMP.

The installation of RF connectors is not required, the antennas are easy to remove and, thanks to Scout’s original foam injection technology are waterproof.

The antennas are built with FME type termination and come with coax cables with pre-installed connectors making it easier to run a cable inside a boat and reach the VHF radio.

The antennas are suitable for any type of boat due to a large variety of mounting accessories. They can be removed from a deck mount by unscrewing the lock nut – no specifi c equipment or tools are required for installation and are compatible with most standard marine mounts and brackets.

The antennas are supplied with 5m coax cable with pre-assembled FME female connectors.

There are six diff erent antenna models. The antennas are made in Italy.

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MARKETING

KATE O’SULLIVAN is MD at ADPR

Cancel culture is defi ned as: ‘the practice of withdrawing support for a person or company based on their views or actions’.

Whilst no brand is safe from cancel culture, there are steps you can take to prevent it and minimise the damage if it does.

Have a purpose

5 Having a clear purpose will provide a baseline to know which issues to take a stance on, the impact you want to have and the courage to defend your brand and its values when required.

Be mindful of ambassadors

5 If you affi liate with a specifi c person, make sure they align to your company’s purpose and be prepared to either stand beside them (a la Nike) or take action against them.

Don’t neglect crisis plans

5 Review your company’s crisis plans regularly and include actions on how to respond in the face of being cancelled.

No comment is not an option

5 Remaining neutral is not an option as it can make your company look as if it doesn’t care and can appear as an admission of guilt.

Actions speak lounder than words

5 If you do fi nd yourself under scrutiny, prioritise actions over words.

Consumers will want to know your stance but will care more about how you will address the situation.

Listen to your customers

5 If you do attract negative publicity, take the time to listen to what’s being said, act with integrity and don’t be afraid to admit to making mistakes. GPS data, a breach of the geofence will result in the alarm sounding.

The app also has new social capabilities including the ability for users to share tracks with friends and followers in other applications, sending and receiving referral invitations to the app and push notifi cations for key events like weather-related alerts.

The B&G App is free to download and off ers free up-to-date and detailed nautical charts from C-MAP, personal waypoints, routes and tracks, the latest marine weather, personalisation and much more.

Charts are powered by data from offi cial hydrographic offi ces with data continuously updated and augmented from thousands of data sources.

MAJOR UPDATE TO NAVICO APP

Navico has announced a major update to its B&G, Lowrance and C-MAP app.

The app is designed to enable the crew on a vessel to remotely mirror the B&G or Lowrance MFDs and control it from a remote location on a mobile or tablet device.

Another update is the weather overlay on the charts which includes key data such as wind, gust, precipitation, air temperature and pressure.

“We designed these updates to really help sailors in planning, sailing and to improve safety at sea” said Simon Conder, global head of brand, B&G. “Adding more key and real-time data for users to take advantage is vital for us in developing this app, as is providing more innovative and new features; and the new anchor alert feature is another great example of that.”

When anchoring, premium users can set their location and receive push notifi cations if their yacht is drifting. Using

8 The updated app has new

social capabilities

ADVANCED DETECTION FROM NEW CAMERA

OSCAR’s new Sentry is a thermal camera that provides 360° advanced detection capabilities to motor yachts, SAR and Coast Guard vessels.

OSCAR Sentry has been developed to provide an intelligent alarm system for both collision avoidance and for approaching objects when at anchor, increasing safety in all conditions.

The camera continuously scans the environment scanning the ocean surface for fl oating objects, whether its ships, boats or other fl oating obstacles. It will indicate the type of object, the speed or its approach and the distance it is away.

The system will use a combination of daylight/ lowlight and infrared cameras on a rotating unit that uses continuous 360° surveillance.

The camera will detect temperature diff erences as small as 0.05°C and identify hazards based on the experience of millions of recognized marine objects, and more than 300,000 nautical miles travelled at sea, warning before objects become a hazard.

By recognising and tracking fl oating persons, OSCAR Sentry can also help support SAR eff orts and MOB recovery.

8 OSCAR Sentry camera

provides continuous surveillance

Raymarine’s YachtSense Ecosystem is an onboard and remote monitoring solution that gives boaters control of their Raymarine equipment and vessel systems from a mobile device.

The YachtSense Ecosystem incorporates a new Raymarine mobile app, that provides onboard and off -boat integration capabilities.

The app integrates with the YachtSense Ecosystem and Axiom displays.

The Raymarine mobile app allows boaters to set up and modify their vessel profi le, and backup and transfer waypoints and other data.

Boaters can also monitor instruments and NMEA2000 sensors, receive alerts, and view engine telemetry from their phone or tablet.

The Raymarine mobile app also transforms a mobile device into a full-function Axiom remote station, allowing

NEW RAYMARINE MONCON SYSTEM

users to stream and control chartplotters from anywhere onboard.

Enabling the YachtSense Ecosystem is the new YachtSense Link marine mobile router equipped with Raynet Ethernet ports, mobile broadband connectivity, onboard Wi-Fi, and low-voltage digital switching/monitoring channels.

YachtSense Links keeps boaters always connected with 4G (LTE) connectivity. It will allow boaters to connect Raymarine Axiom displays, mobile devices, and other wireless devices like smart TVs to local marina Wi-Fi and create a unifi ed, onboard Wi-Fi network.

YachtSense Link supports dual SIM cards and allows connectivity across two mobile networks when travelling internationally.

With the Raymarine app and YachtSense Link, boaters can remotely monitor onboard systems, control electrical devices, and sync with Raymarine navigation systems while underway.

8 The YachtSense Ecosystem

incorporates a new Raymarine mobile app, that provides onboard and off-boat integration capabilities

AWARD FOR CLEARSPHERE

ClearSphere, installer of AV systems on superyachts, has won The Crestron Europe Integration – Best Marine Project Award for its control system onboard Oyster’s 885-1 SY Lush.

The awards recognise installations featuring Crestron technology in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

“The project on Lush, provided us with a prime opportunity to showcase full Crestron control across multiple systems onboard a 90ft vessel,” said Angus Bruce Jones, ClearSphere’s marine director.

The project included eight control touchscreens, a digital lighting package, climate and shade control, integrated CCTV, video boarding entry, NMEA data feeds for guest information, chart-plotter streams, alarm and monitoring and audio video control.

ClearSphere was established in 2007 by co-founders Nick Fletcher and Alistair Ingram.

SeaTrak

Electronic Chart Plotter

Electronic chart plotter which enables planning of waypoints and routes, ability to use tidal information to compute transit times. Interfaces to GPS and AIS for real-time navigation or vessel monitoring. Chart packs incorporating SeaTrak can be purchased and downloaded from Meridian’s website.

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All Chart packs only use information derived from data directly supplied from international Supplied as part of the chart pack is tidal information, wind farm locations and wreck information all of which can be overlaid on to the charts. www.meridian-chartware.co.uk

Cyclops updates technology

Cyclops Marine and electronics manufacturer Sailmon have developed a direct link - removing the need for additional gateways - between a Max GPS race computer and the smartlink Nano load cell.

Sailmon has recognised the impact load data will bring to understanding performance sailing, by creating a seamless interface and a Plug and Play user experience.

Cyclops is also rolling out a technology update across its smarttune range.

New developments include advanced battery technology which sees battery life increase from 250 to 2,000 hours on one charge.

The battery can be charged wirelessly and can reach full charge in one hour with 24 hours of charge achieved in one minute of charging.

The wireless charging allows the unit to be sealed from the elements, improving durability and reliability.

In addition, Bluetooth range has been improved by more than 60%.

The App has also had an upgrade, displaying live data with maximum sized digits for easy viewing. There is also CSV upload of data for post sailing analysis.

“We are really excited by these latest developments,” said Cyclops Marine CEO, Ian Howarth. “Our R&D team, and tech development in general, is moving so fast these days and it is a really exciting time for sailing technology.

“This will not be the last upgrade, we look at it a bit like mobile phones – every one to two years we expect to be able to launch product improvements which will open up some huge opportunities for gathering load data onboard.”

LESLEY ROBINSON British Marine CEO

British Marine is delighted to unveil a new showcase event on behalf of the industry, London Luxury Afl oat, taking place at St Katharine Docks, London, 21-24 April.

Developed in response to market demand to help promote and nurture the industry, London Luxury Afl oat will feature more than 30 well-appointed sail, motor and super yachts from leading brands, which we will be revealing over the coming weeks.

This new event off ers the perfect platform for anticipated world launches of new classes and models on modern secure berths of up to 40m LOA (Length overall). Guests will be able to participate in VIP hospitality experiences, while selective landside displays will feature smaller craft, products and services that complement the showcase’s core themes.

Tailored to prospective buyers in this sector, London Luxury Afl oat will boost prospects at the start of the season, invest in the longer-term development of the industry’s customer base and help to mitigate the pandemic cancellation of key 2021/22 winter boat shows.

Access to the event will be by ticket only, with all viewings by appointment. Further details will be released in due course.

Companies interested in participating, by taking an on-water berth, landside display or sponsorship package, should contact sales@britishmarine.co.uk or call 07584 563359.

8 Fusion has released new

stereo and speaker kits

NEW KITS FROM FUSION

Fusion has released the MS-RA60 marine stereo and EL Series speaker kit and the MS-RA210 premium marine stereo and XS Series speaker kit.

The stereo and speaker kits include features such as multi-zone technology in two zones, and a built-in Class-D amplifi er for higher effi ciency and greater output.

The Fusion MS-RA60 and MS-RA210 marine stereos also off er advanced connectivity options, allowing boaters to control music via the Fusion-Link app for compatible smart devices or the FusionLink Lite app on Garmin smartwatches.

In addition, the Fusion MS-RA60 uses Bluetooth technology for software updates.

Both the EL Series and XS Series marine speakers incorporate injectionmoulded polypropylene cones for clearer audio reproduction.

The EL Series speakers also feature shallow, open basket designs for increased versatility during installation and extended power handling. The XS speakers feature aluminium dome tweeters and a voice coil for smooth upper frequencies and increased effi ciency and power. Each Fusion stereo and speaker kit includes speaker wire, an antenna and a sun cover.

UP TO 300 MBs CONNECTIVITY

Digital Yacht has added additional cables and accessories while also simplifying its NMEA 2000 connectivity product line.

Six products will now off er the ability to build a NMEA 2000 network to suit 99.9% of installations.

All components use certifi ed, waterproof, NMEA 2000 metal connectors and shielded cable for maximum network reliability. They are universal and work with all major brands.

The new cables build on Digital Yacht’s NMEA 2000 Starter Kit that comprises a 6-way NMEA 2000 T piece, power cable, terminators and a 1m drop cable allowing up to three devices to interconnect and create a basic NMEA 2000 network.

The company has now added additional T pieces and 1m, 3m and 6m cables to allow system expansion and cables can also be interlinked for extended lengths.

Another new product from Digital Yacht is its 4G Xtream a LTE internet access product which provides internet connectivity at up to 300 MBs and up to 25NM from shore with features including NMEA 2000 interfacing, integrated GPS, built-in dual band WiFi and dual SIM slots. The product uses MIMO technology and has two external wide band LTE antennas.

There is also a Bluetooth interface for future connectivity applications.

8 Digital Yacht’s 4G Xtream

provides connectivity at up to 300 MBs

Scanstrut and Barrus partner

Barrus has signed to distribute Scanstrut products to the UK market.

Barrus will supply the whole range of products to its UK dealer base in addition to carrying out the installation of Scanstrut products as standard on Zodiac RIBs.

The agreement augments Barrus’ electronics portfolio of Simrad products.

“Supplying Scanstrut marine mounts, ScanPods and cable seals with Simrad electronics, allows the customer to have everything they need in one box to complete a full electronics package installation from one supplier in one delivery,” commented Ben Allen, general manager of the Marine Leisure Division at Barrus.

Ryan Sams, Scanstrut distribution sales manager added: “Working alongside Barrus’ renowned technical and sales teams, Scanstrut is proud to have partnered with a distributor who has such a great reputation for customer care and product knowledge.”