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Kannad Marine’s Most Innovative Distributor of the Year Award for Ocean Safety

November 25, 2011

Britain’s largest independent marine safety equipment supplier, Ocean Safety, has received a prominent award from Kannad Marine for the Most Innovative Distributor of the Year 2011. The Award was introduced at the Kannad Marine distributor conference during METS. Ocean Safety was one of only three distributors to be awarded.

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Ross Wilkinson of Kannad Marine, said “It was with great pleasure that we presented an award to Ocean Safety in recognition of their outstanding performance in promoting the Kannad Marine range of products, in particularly the Safelink R10 Survival Recovery System (SRS), and driving sales in what has been a challenging  year for everyone in the industry.”

Mark Hart of Ocean Safety said, “Naturally we are very pleased with our recognition from Kannad Marine for the great partnership that we have developed with them. The key to our success is the innovative R10 – a great product at the right market price. Developing ‘R10-Ready’ product lines (the R10 can be fitted to Ocean Safety’s life-jackets, the new MK5 Jonbuoy and liferafts) has boosted the market acceptance and resulted in this well deserved award for our team. This is our second award from Kannad Marine at METS – we won the New Distributor of the Year Award last year.”

The SafeLink R10 SRS also received a Special Mention at the DAME Awards at METS.

New Manson Boss Anchor at METS 2011

November 15, 2011

At the opening of METS 2011 at the Amsterdam RAI today, Manson Anchors has presented its new Boss Anchor, the New Zealand-based company’s most technically-advanced, safest anchor ever.

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“An anchor is first and foremost a safety item. When a customer puts their family’s life and their yachts value in your hands, you treat that trust with the utmost responsibility. There are no shortcuts or cheaper alternatives when lives are at risk. Our new Boss anchor is the culmination of Manson’s 39 years of manufacturing anchors with integrity, to the highest possible standards,” said Manson CEO Steve Mair.

The new Manson Boss boasts an average of 20-25% more holding power than the Manson Supreme in most seabeds. As with all Manson anchors, the Boss is manufactured at Manson’s purpose built facility in Henderson, New Zealand by Lloyd’s Register approved welders and using approved mill steel.

The Boss is packed with features and patented technology.

The shank, made from high tensile, Lloyd’s Register-approved (minimum 800mpa) steel, features the new, patented shackle Preventa™ and has been FEA optimized for strength. This puts weight in the right places with savings made in non-essential areas. The weight savings are transferred into the fluke to ensure even more holding power.

The unique FEA designed hole in shank for weight savings also doubles as a retrieval hole for attaching a second anchor to operate in tandem or buoyed retrieval line. Shank clearance has been streamlined for access into tight pulpits on motoryachts.

Roller flaps have been specifically designed to make the anchor roll and adopt the correct setting attitude immediately upon connection with the sea floor.
A double-reinforced nose is twice the thickness and geometrically designed to give the strongest, tip welded for higher MPA. Like a wear edge on a digger bucket, this reinforced area lasts twice as long as other anchor edges and is weld hardened for long life.

The new Manson Boss and other Manson anchors are on display at stand 02.222 at METS 2011.

GOST™ to launch GOST Europe at METS 2011

November 10, 2011

At METS 2011, November 15-17 at the Amsterdam RAI, Marine Security & Tracking Systems Supplier GOST™ (Global Ocean Security Technologies – formerly Paradox Marine) will introduce GOST Europe to distribute its marine security and vessel tracking systems across the continent.

GOST Nav-Tracker

GOST Nav-Tracker

Headquartered in Amsterdam, the President & CEO of GOST Europe is Mado van der Kamp, who is also head of Safe at Shore BV. “GOST products exceed all European quality standards and are ideally suited for the European recreational and maritime markets. I look forward to establishing strategic partnerships with installers and distributors with exceptionally high standards and excellent track records for professionalism and customer service,” van der Kamp said.

The launch of GOST Europe at METS also marks the European debut for three new GOST products and services.

GOST Phantom Wireless Security & Monitoring System
The next generation GOST Phantom Wireless Security & Monitoring system with built in quad band GPRS/GSM Module replaces the GOST Marine Magellan head unit but will maintain compatibility with the full line of GOST wireless security & monitoring sensors, GOST Inmarsat Satellite GPS Tracking & GOST Watch Surveillance systems.

The system has a completely revamped sleek black design, a crisp blue LCD screen, and many enhanced capabilities – including the ability to report simultaneously via text message as well as traditional two-way voice. The unit can support up to 64 wireless sensors for security and monitoring and eight wireless relays to control virtually any AC/DC functions on board. Some of the wireless monitoring options available include high water in the bilge, Battery bank low voltage, loss of shore power, temperatures in bait/food freezers, smoke, intrusion and much more.

GOST Watch HD System
The GOST Watch HD System can remotely monitor and record all activities on board a yacht from any computer or Smartphone, anywhere in the world. Watch live video of your yacht as it leaves the harbor or view activities in the salon, staterooms or engine room from any pc or mobile phone with internet access. Cameras can be set to record clips to the website based on motion detection and sent via email or text message to your computer or mobile phone.

The new GOST Watch HD’s IVR (Internet Video Recorder) is similar to a traditional DVR with the added advantage of being accessible either locally or remotely via the internet. The 250GB version features looped recording of up to 6 cameras for up to 30 days (24/7/30). The 1 Terabyte version features looped recording of up to 6 cameras for up to 3 months (24/7/90). Both versions feature simultaneous viewing, either locally or remotely over the internet, of full motion live or recorded video from up to 6 cameras. Archived clips can be downloaded to a PC and burned onto DVD’s.

GOST Watch HD can be used as a stand alone surveillance system or as part of the GOST Insight HD System. A variety of cameras are available from GOST or the system can be an easy add-on to existing analog or thermal cameras on board.

GOST Nav-Tracker 4th Generation GPS Tracking Website
The new 4th generation GOST Nav-Tracker website is an advanced web-based application that allows users to monitor GOST’s wide range of Inmarsat satellite based GPS tracking, security & monitoring systems from anywhere in the world. GOST’s sophisticated technology now allows users to remotely control a relay on board their vessel to turn on/off any AC/DC function from the website, remotely over satellite by the click of a mouse.

GOST Nav-Tracker website users can choose from several geo-fence options, including alerts generated when a vessel travels outside a defined route or when a vessel enters or exits a pre-defined geo-fence. The new website will even allow users to view a history of the last 90 days of the vessel’s positions and to overlay a trace (breadcrumb trail) of their yacht, or fleet of yachts, with their exact current location and precisely where they have been.

The new site continues to offer the distinctive capability of two-way communication with the Nav-tracker unit. This feature is extremely important in the event the yacht is stolen and needs to be tracked or loved ones are concerned about an overdue yacht. Users can arm/disarm the geo-fence, increase reporting intervals and even poll the unit to get the vessel’s exact position, latitude, longitude, speed and heading, in seconds. Enhanced capabilities now allow users to even drive a relay to turn on or off ANY A/C or D/C function on the vessel all from the website.

For more information about GOST marine security, monitoring and tracking products, visit stand 1.611 at METS 2011.

Sailing Specific Range by Stormy Lifejackets

November 08, 2011

Australian PFD (Personal Flotation Device) manufacturer, Stormy Lifejackets has launched a range of sailing specific PFD’s with an inbuilt ISO approved harness. All products are water-activated with a manual inflation option and the various styles provide between 165 and 300 Newtons of buoyancy.

In water Creeky in yoke

In water Creeky in yoke

Stormy Lifejackets has developed products to suit all levels of sailing from the recreational sailor to extreme offshore racing enthusiasts.

The award-winning inflatable jackets and vests have been adapted to include the harness system. Also available are sailing specific yokes with harness that can include a spray hood and several other safety products.

After the horrendous Sydney to Hobart Yacht race in 1998 where 8 people perished at sea, Stormy Lifejackets identified the need for an internationally accredited range of inflatable PFD’s with deck harness.

sailing Pro vest

Sailing Pro vest

By combining a lifejacket and harness, sailors only need to wear this all in one item over their clothing.

“Stormy Lifejackets has always been motivated to save lives by designing lifejackets that are worn not stowed’” said Helen Moore, Managing Director and Chief Designer of Stormy Lifejackets.

“The success of Stormy Lifejackets in the commercial and recreational fishing industry has proven the quality of our product. Incorporating a top of the line harness system to our inflatable PFD’s was a logical progression,” said Helen.

The Stormy range of Sailing lifejackets that include a variety of yokes, have been developed for the most extreme environments.

The ‘Pro Sailing Yoke’ has 180N of buoyancy and can have the added feature of an expanding spray hood and SOLAS approved water-activated light. Starting at $260 the product is proving popular for sailors nationwide and is suitable for offshore racing.

The ‘Super Yoke’ offers 300N of buoyancy and is for floating heavier weights due to wet weather gear or a tool belt or for those over 120kgs. The extended waist strap is also suitable for bigger individuals.

A junior yoke with harness is also available for 15-40 kg sailors.

The Stormy Jacket provides protection from the elements as functional wet weather clothing that inflates to become a PFD when required. The inclusion of a harness in this product ensures that safety is never compromised as the user remains warm, dry and secure. A Sailing vest without sleeves is also available.

Stormy Lifejackets is currently launching its full range of products into Europe.

Stormy Lifejackets´ new UK Web Portal

November 03, 2011

The Australian PFD manufacturer, Stormy Lifejackets is currently presenting an international expansion strategy with a European ecommerce website and localised distribution facility. The creative company has been exporting for a couple of years, and is now well positioned to enter the generous global marketplace after being accredited with the international standard ISO12402-3 earlier this year.

Stormy Lifejackets in action

Stormy Lifejackets in action

Stormy Lifejackets will be exhibiting at METS again this year and are in a strong position to take on the European market with their functional and comfortable range of lifejackets.

The UK website has been launched in early November and will add to Stormy Australia’s global presence in the market. Stormy Lifejackets has generated considerable interest in this market through partnering with a prominent PR consultant and online marketing agency. The product has been well received by the maritime press and the UK online blog has already attracted several thousand impressions.

Stormy Lifejackets was the first company in the world to release a full range of comfortable jacket and vest style PFD with the new ISO accreditation. Given the success of the jackets and vests in Australia’s southern states, the core products are expected to be well suited to the colder climates and weather conditions in Europe.

Stormy Lifejackets

Stormy Lifejackets

“Worn rather than stowed, Stormy inflatable clothing is the ultimate safety accessory” says Helen Moore, Managing director and Chief Designer.

Stormy lifejackets have been constantly improving their product range, they now incorporate a sailing harness option for their Jackets and vests in addition to sailing specific vests for offshore racing. They have developed the Rescue Grenade, an inflatable life ring that can be easily stored and accurately thrown and aim to have SOLAS accreditation in early 2012 for their commercial range for the oil and gas industry.

“We have always focused on ongoing research and development to make the best possible products for the sole purpose of saving lives. We now want to share our technology with the rest of the world”, says Helen.

Following the European launch, Stormy Lifejackets will be entering the market of Canada in late 2012.

Maxwell’s new RC12 Windlass Series at HISWA Amsterdam & Auckland International Boat Show

October 12, 2011

Maxwell presented for the first time his new RC12 Automatic Rope/Chain Series of Windlasses at the prominent HISWA Amsterdam and Auckland International Boat Shows in September this year.
These evolutionary new windlasses had a very positive response from the boat builders and public and became a welcome reward for more than two years of  Maxwell´s effort to bring these amazing new products to the market.

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Following on the success of Maxwell’s smaller range of RC windlasses, which have been introduced to appreciative consumers over the past few years, the RC12 Series completes Maxwell’s full range of stylish and innovative rope/chain windlasses that are suitable for boats from as small as 5 metres to as large as 22 metres.

Compressor installation by Maxwell

Compressor installation by Maxwell

The RC12 Series incorporates Maxwell’s latest stylish innovation in automatic rope/chain technology. Retaining the classic open design styling more appropriate on larger vessels, the RC12-10 and the RC12-12 represent the next generation of rope/chain windlass evolution in every respect.

The all new RC12 is packed with patented inventive features combined with Maxwell’s traditionally classic aesthetics, but reflecting the modern “form follows function” of the highly successful RC6, RC8 and RC10 series windlasses.

With a maximum pull of 1590 kg (3500 pounds) and with an anchor retrieval rate of 15 m/minute 50 ft/min), the RC12-12 is one of the fastest and gruntiest windlasses in its class. Capable of handling up to 13mm short link chain spliced to 20 mm nylon rope, via Maxwell’s revolutionary and patented “Wave Design™” chainwheel, and offering a three year warranty, the all new RC12 Series is destined to become one of Maxwell’s best selling windlasses.

Volvo Ocean Race crews using Kannad R10 Safety Recovery System

October 05, 2011

For the first time in its history, on 29th October, Volvo Ocean Race six Volvo 70 yachts crew members will be carrying a Survivor Recovery System, the Kannad R10 AIS (SRS). Moreover, on each yacht two R10 SRS will be fitted to Ocean Safety’s tried and tested Jonbuoy Recovery Modules. The R10 SRS will automatically start a function if the Jonbuoy is launched. The R10 also fits to lifejackets, thus included in the five out of six teams which will be carrying Kru Sports Pro lifejackets produced by Ocean Safety.

Volvo Ocean Race Team Sanya

Volvo Ocean Race Team Sanya

What makes the R10 SRS so innovative and indispensible is the way it works using AIS (Automatic Identification System) sending out a structured alert message, GPS position and a special identity code directly which will be picked up by AIS receivers on vessels within a four mile radius. The data is very accurate because of the R10’s high precision GPS receiver. The benefits of the R10 mean if a crew member falls overboard, the alert will transmit both onboard the yacht, and also on other vessels in the area.  The yacht will know the person’s position in the sea and have a better chance than ever before of locating and recovering them.

If the yacht itself is in distress, once again, other vessels in the area can rapidly assist, as crew members activate their R10s.  It makes sense that an automatic R10 is also attached to each Jonbuoy so that once a man overboard is supported by the inflated Jonbuoy ‘cradle’ they can also be located and easily recovered from the water.

Mark Hart of Ocean Safety comments, “It is only natural that we would select our  premium products to give the Volvo Ocean Race crews the very best chance of  survival in the unlikely event of having a major problem.  All the equipment we are supplying is designed with withstand the huge demands of the oceans and yet be compact in design for space and weight saving.”

The six yachts are naturally making no compromise to safety.  Each edition of the Volvo race has seen a giant leap forward in advancing onboard safety to protect the crews, and for this gruelling 39,000 mile sprint around the world carrying the R10 SRS provides every crew with the very latest in life preservation, and location and recovery, that technology has developed.

Carlisle & Finch Co. announces SmartVIEW™ Technology

September 26, 2011

The Carlisle & Finch Co. announces SmartVIEW™ Technology! SmartVIEW™ is a new powerful Microprocessor-based Control System, which will allow all Carlisle & Finch Products (NightFINDER™ Systems and Standard Searchlight Products), to be easily controlled from any screen on board the ship, or from a remote PC anywhere in the world!

The NightFINDER™ is the combination of a high Intensity Searchlight and Night Vision Camera integrated onto the same Pan/Tilt Base, and Carlisle & Finch is the only company who offers this in the world today! Carlisle & Finch’s SmartVIEW™ technology will allow this powerful product, as well as any of their standard searchlight products, to be seamlessly controlled through the Ship’s Glass Bridge.

Advanced Micro-processor Controls allow any Searchlight or NightFINDER™ System to be controlled seamlessly, from any screen on board, or from any remote PC in the world via the internet

Advanced Micro-processor Controls allow any Searchlight or NightFINDER™ System to be controlled seamlessly, from any screen on board, or from any remote PC in the world via the internet

Imagine a Captain below deck, powers up his Laptop PC, and via a wireless link, decides to take a look around the perimeter of the ship through the Night Vision Camera mounted to his NightFINDER™ Searchlight System. He knows that if he sees an intruder, he can quickly flip on the searchlight, and temporarily blind the intruder, with pinpoint accuracy. And if necessary, he could choose to “Strobe the Beam”… a technique used by Militaries around the world, where a high intensity “strobing light source” is used to disorient their adversaries.

In addition to the powerful network connectivity described above, SmartVIEW™ technology provides the following additional benefits as well: Proportional-Speed Joystick, Joysticks which “intelligently switch” from searchlight to searchlight, an Ethernet Connection allowing digital control throughout the Ship’s IT Network, and remote Internet Control from any PC throughout the world. See the Network diagram on Page 2 of this document for further product details. Carlisle & Finch has targeted initial shipments to be delivered in 2nd Quarter of 2012.

About the Company… Founded in 1894, over 117 years ago, Carlisle & Finch invented the World’s first carbon arc searchlight for the “Mark Twain Paddlewheel Boats”, on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. That same year Carlisle & Finch also invented the World’s First Toy Electric Train, but discontinued making toy products, when they decided to focus all of their efforts on building marine lighting products, to help with the World War I effort.

Carlisle & Finch Products

Carlisle & Finch Products

Continuing its leadership in the development of new lighting technology, Carlisle & Finch also pioneered the use of xenon arc searchlights for Marine use, and today, this still remains the latest leading edge lighting technology, for ship safety and ship security. Carlisle & Finch Searchlights are the standard for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Federal Prison System, Lighthouse Beacons, Architectural Lighting, the International Commercial Marine Industry, and are used by over 100 of the World’s most Prestigious Yacht Builders!

Description: Searchlights with Integrated Night Vision Camera Systems controlled by SmartVIEW™ Micro-processor control technology, will have the following user-benefits:

• Proportional-Speed Control: True proportional-speed throughout a continuous spectrum… i.e. move the Joystick a little bit and system moves slowly… move it further, and it speeds up!

• Single-Hand User Control: Beam-Speed Control and Beam-size Focus “Twist Knob” on Joystick allows Single-hand User control. Since the Speed, Aiming and Beam-size focus functions are located on Joystick, and not separate switches, only one hand is required to control the system, which frees up the other and to steer vessel, or use binoculars!

• Intelligence Joystick Switching: The same Joystick on the vessel will be able to “intelligently switch”, to any onboard searchlight!

• Digital Control: RS-232, RS-422 and Ethernet Ports on the Micro-controller Board, allow any onboard computer to access and control any searchlight or camera onboard, seamlessly!

• Remote Internet Control: If the “remote internet control feature” is ordered, the cameras and searchlights become IP-addressable allowing them to be controlled from any remote computer, anywhere in the world via the world wide web!

See onboard yachts Via Smartphone or PC With The New GOST™ Watch HD System

September 22, 2011

GOST™ (Global Ocean Security Technologies – formerly Paradox Marine) will introduce the GOST Watch HD System at the 2011 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo (booth 45), September 28-October 1 at the Sanibel Harbor Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida.

See onboard yachts Via Smartphone or PC With The New GOST™ Watch HD System

See onboard yachts Via Smartphone or PC With The New GOST™ Watch HD System

The GOST Watch HD System can remotely monitor and record all activities on board a yacht from any computer or Smartphone, anywhere in the world. Watch live video of your yacht as it leaves the harbor or view activities in the salon, staterooms or engine room from any pc or mobile phone with internet access. Cameras can be set to record clips to the website based on motion detection and sent via email or text message to your computer or mobile phone.

The new GOST Watch HD’s IVR (Internet Video Recorder) is similar to a traditional DVR with the added advantage of being accessible either locally or remotely via the internet. The 250GB version features looped recording of up to 6 cameras for up to 30 days (24/7/30). The 1 Terabyte version features looped recording of up to 6 cameras for up to 3 months (24/7/90). Both versions feature simultaneous viewing, either locally or remotely over the internet, of full motion live or recorded video from up to 6 cameras. Archived clips can be downloaded to a PC and burned onto DVD’s.

Both IVR’s utilize an advanced MPEG4 compression whereby the more activity you have in front of the camera being recorded, the more storage space it utilizes. When landscapes in view of the camera have little activity, the IVR may have storage capacity for more then 30 days or 3 months respectively. In very high activity applications, such as cameras looking out at a busy marina with constant shimmering water, dock activity and moving boats in view, the recording time may be diminished.

GOST Watch HD can be used as a stand alone surveillance system or as part of the GOST Insight HD System. A variety of cameras are available from GOST or the system can be an easy add-on to existing analog or thermal cameras on board.

See GOST™ Watch HD System at NMEA 2011, September 28-October 1, booth 45

MedAire acquires Yacht Lifeline

September 19, 2011

MedAire an International SOS company, the largest global provider of integrated medical and security risk management services for the yachting industry today announced the acquisition of Yacht Lifeline. Under the terms of the agreement, Yacht Lifeline’s products and services will merge with MedAire a wholly-owned subsidiary of International SOS. Additionally, the Yacht Lifeline team will join the MedAire team, including key leadership and management positions.

“The merger of brands and products allows us to raise the bar for medical and security safety for owners, captains and management companies,” said Grant Jeffery, CEO, MedAire. “All 24/7 clients will have access to MedAire’s MedLink Global Response Centre and extensive assistance network. We have already been working behind the scenes to deliver the very best of our medical kits and training courses, account management support and global delivery capabilities.”

“Not only will Yacht Lifeline clients continue to receive superior, uninterrupted service, we are confident that MedAire has the long-term vision, the reputation—and the backing of International SOS, the world’s leading medical and security company—to fulfil our vision,” said Co-founder, Tony Nicholson, Yacht Lifeline.

More details regarding the assimilation of products and services will be revealed at the Monaco Yacht Show (QJ1 Quai Jarlan) and Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show.

“Wherever our clients are living and working at sea, they can expect to benefit from our significantly expanded ability to deliver the most advanced kits, training and medical and security advice—all from a singular source,” said Yacht Lifeline’s Co-founder and Training Director, Brent Palmer, BHSc BEM.

About International SOS and MedAire

International SOS is the world’s leading international healthcare, medical assistance, and security services company. Operating in over 70 countries, International SOS provides integrated medical, clinical, security, and customer care solutions to organizations with international operations. MedAire, an International SOS company, provides aviation and maritime clients with fully integrated life-saving medical and security services. The company delivers 24/7 access to emergency care doctors; crew medical training developed and delivered by medical professionals; and an array of industry-compliant, custom medical kits and equipment.

About Yacht Lifeline

Yacht Lifeline supplies the high-end super yacht market with medical assistance, medical kits, and training services. Yacht Lifeline was founded by former Special Forces paramedics who have extensive knowledge and experience in remote medicine.

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