The Marine Electronics Hub
In an article discussing assistive technologies in sailing I came across YachtAware, a company which creates integrative technology that connects navigational instruments to a main computer. In this case it helped disabled people compete...
If your communications, networking and securtity needs are extensive you’d might consider Virtek’s CommBox. It combines a router, email server, least cost route switch, and lot’s of other features in one box. Altough developed...
A company called Marine Robotic Vessels (MRV) International has developed the Ghost Guard. This brilliantly named vessel (an Unmanned Surface Vessel or USV) uses some technologies that will hopefully be available to all of...
Since I was discussing Bluetooth-enabled devices already, here is a round-up of different Bluetooth GPS receivers currently available. Although the review is focused on the use of these devices together with PDA’s with streetmap...
I’ve talked about the potential of radar and navigation capabilities on cellphones before, but in Japan it is already happening. Although currently meant for navigation in a city environment, it’s a perfect example of...
The BBC is running a story on the advances of in-car entertainment. It’s not difficult to see how all of this can be applied to yachts as well. Especially the smaller, multi-cabin, boats will...
If you’d like a more detailed view on things like NMEA-0183 and GPS, have a look at Peter Bennett’s website. “The NMEA 0183 Interface Standard defines electrical signal requirements, data transmission protocol and time,...
Awarded by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), is Marelux’s Yacht Controller. It’s not cheap (think $5K), but it’s a great ‘gadget’. A do-it-all remote control for operating your yacht, even if you’re not...
I raised a question about the rise of the NMEA 2000 standard on Google Groups and got some interesting (but technical) answers that might help you decide on whether or not to spend your...
ShipModul Marine Electronics has come out with a new product, a Bluetooth enabled NMEA multiplexer, that facilitates wireless communication between your PC and marine instruments like a GPS, wind & depth meters or compass....
