The Marine Electronics Hub
Technology is entering the boating world in many ways. The city of Amsterdam just announced (in Dutch) they will collect harbour/water taxes by SMS, cutting back on administration efforts and increasing ease of use....
In Ocean Navigators’ eNewsletter EPIRBs (emergency position indicating radio beacons) are explained. A very interesting read (not online yet), and a necessary one if you’re thinking of buying/using one. It stresses the importance of...
Straightforward column in Yachting that discusses the different options for connecting your boat to the internet. As we know, different options are available depending on your specific requirements. Expect more developments in the near...
Several companies are offering solutions that allow users to seamlessly roam between different types of (data and voice) networks, based on availability, but also preferences like bandwith and cost. Typically these solutions are hardware...
Altough not very different then some of the more off-shore Wi-Fi initiatives in the (at least) US, I really like this example of ubiquitous wireless internet in India. Let’s see if we can make...
Ocean Navigator runs a nice review of several systems currently available for accessing the internet while at sea. Although they miss important (future) players like Boeing’s Connexion and Sea Tel’s WaveCall, it’s still worth...
When planning to sail around the world, or even just a part of it, it is important to consider different international power requirements, especially since many yachts are fully loaded with all kinds of...
In order to make sure that you’re always seen by big ships and that they see you, install an Automatic Identity System. It might help prevent collisions that occur every now and then and...
Internet@sea developments are happening in a fast pace. Again, we have a new entrant to this market, TeleSea. Although some of these players are very much focused on US coastal waters, I expect more...
I would be very surprised if this would take of in the maritime sector, since it is not yet even a credible offer for homes connected to normal broadband internet. “The $600 VisiFone is...
