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Ocean Signal shipment of SafeSea V100 hand-held radio

November 16, 2011

At this year’s METS, Ocean Signal reports the full availability of its SafeSea® V100 GMDSS hand-held radio, which has allowed the company to start the shipment of the product all over the world.

Ocean Signal SafeSea V100 hand-held radio

Ocean Signal SafeSea V100 hand-held radio

The announcement follows Marine Equipment Directive (MED) certification from the British Approvals Board for Telecommunications (BABT) which approves the V100’s use globally.

“Having received full certification of our V100 hand-held radio, we have now commenced shipment of the products to our global distribution and customer base. The V100 completes our existing SafeSea portfolio which offers a range of highly reliable and easy-to-use safety products, each with unique industry leading features,” comments Alan Wrigley, Managing Director, Ocean Signal.

The new Ocean Signal, SafeSea V100 is a rugged, fully featured hand-portable GMDSS radiotelephone which exceeds GMDSS environmental requirements. With ergonomic design, durable laser etched keypad, high contrast backlit LCD and backlit keys the radio is supplied with all the 21 international simplex channels required.

As with all Ocean Signal products, improving battery life has been a primary consideration in the development of the SafeSea V100. A unique feature of the emergency Lithium primary battery is the battery protection tab which avoids inadvertent use. Only when the tab is broken off will the battery operate the radio, ensuring the pack is at full capacity when needed. The tab is not replaceable and the battery is clearly marked ‘Used’ underneath the tab. The battery is classified as non-hazardous for shipment and can be user replaced.

In addition, a highly efficient transmitter helps to maximise the battery life giving significant improvement over other products on the market, providing typically 16 hours operation even at -20C. In addition, a Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery pack is available with rapid charger that can be desk or wall mounted, for day to day on-board use. An accessory socket option is also available for users requiring helmets or headsets.

Communications and safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal is showcasing its full range of SafeSea products at this year’s METS, which includes the E100 and E100G EPIRBS, S100 SART and the V100 GMDSS hand-held radio, on the stand 03.121.

Ocean Signal appoints Sales and Marketing manager

April 11, 2011

With Ocean Signal’s rapid international growth as a leading specialist manufacturer of communication and safety at sea products, the company has appointed James Hewitt as its Sales and Marketing Manager for both the UK and overseas markets. James has extensive experience in marine industry electronics having worked with a leading UK electronics manufacturer as Export Sales Manager. His experience also extends to the practical side of yachting, competing in National, European and World Championships in dinghies, keel boats and currently helms a J109 which will be campaigned at major regattas.

Ocean Signal appoints Sales and Marketing manager James Hewitt

Ocean Signal appoints Sales and Marketing manager James Hewitt

On announcing the appointment, Ocean Signal’s Managing Director Alan Wrigley commented: “It’s great to have James Hewitt on board at this exciting time for Ocean Signal. Having launched our SafeSea(TM) range throughout Europe and USA, we are now delivering extensive product orders to our new distribution chain. It will be James’s task to continue that momentum and assist in expanding our distribution internationally in both the leisure and commercial markets. His experience and enthusiasm will help Ocean Signal to develop global brand recognition.”

James was equally upbeat about his new role with the company, stating: “The opportunity to be a part of Ocean Signal at such an early and important stage in its growth is certainly very exciting and I relish the challenges that this will undoubtedly bring. Ocean Signal may be a new name in world of EPIRB’s, SART’s and GMDSS, but the engineers behind the technology have been producing world leading products for many years and I am delighted to be a part of the team.”

Ocean Signal is based in Margate, Kent where the SafeSea(TM) product range was developed and is now manufactured.

Ocean Signal launches Ocean Signal America

February 21, 2011

Ocean Signal, the UK manufacturer of marine communication and safety products, which include EPIRBs, SARTs and VHF radios, will open its own US sales operation this month as Ocean Signal America. The new company, headed up by CEO Talbot Pratt, will be based in Newburyport, MA and will share facilities with Digital Yacht and Digital Deep Sea which manufacture a complementary range of marine electronic products including AIS, chart plotters and marine PCs, for both commercial and leisure markets.

“The US office will be an extension of Ocean Signal’s European operation and will allow us to offer a complete service from sales and marketing right through to service and support for our US dealer and distributor network.  Ocean Signal’s innovative product line which includes EPIRBs (emergency beacons) and SARTs (search and rescue transponders) will sit perfectly with our existing products,” commented Talbot Pratt. 

Ocean Signal and Digital Yacht will show their innovative range of safety electronics at this year’s Miami International Boat Show on booth C95 in the Convention Center, 17th – 21st February 2011.

Ocean Signal appoints BUKH Bremen GmbH as exclusive distributor for Germany

December 09, 2010

Ocean Signal has appointed BUKH Bremen GmbH, one of Germany’s leading marine equipment suppliers as its exclusive distributor for the region. BUKH Bremen is a major exhibitor at the forthcoming Boote Dusseldorf exhibition where the Ocean Signal range of SafeSea safety and communication products will be exhibited for the first time.

Launched to the marine leisure industry at METS 2010, Ocean Signal is now developing a significant network of distributors throughout Europe. Sales and Marketing manager Mark Day commented, “Having created what we consider to be a world leading product range, we are now taking great care in the appointment of our distribution to ensure every Ocean Signal customer receives the very best service experience and after sales care. We are delighted to announce the appointment of BUKH Bremen who have built an excellent reputation over many years of servicing the German marine industry. They share our enthusiasm for the SafeSea range and we look forward to a successful Dusseldorf show and beyond.”

The announcement follows the appointment of Furuno France prior to the Paris Boat Show where the SafeSea EPIRBs, SART,s and GMDSS Handheld VHF’s achieved a successful reception. The products can be seen on the BUKH Bremmen stand G59.1 in Hall 10 at Boote Dusseldorf.

Ocean Signal enters the marine communication market

June 21, 2010

A new name in marine communications has been launched specialising in the design and development of advanced communication and safety products.  The directors of the company, Ocean Signal™, have brought together one of the most highly experienced teams in the marine communications industry.  Individually they have designed and developed many of the market leading products and now, as Ocean Signal™, bring a fresh approach to communication and safety at sea for commercial, fishing and leisure vessels.

The managing director of Ocean Signal™, Alan Wrigley, has an impressive background himself, as a founding director of the original Navico he led the project team developing the highly successful AXIS VHF radios.  He is now joined by technical director, Simon Nolan, one of the worlds leading experts in radar target enhancing, and his team of designers and engineers based in Kent, UK.

Alan Wrigley commented, “We have been fortunate to bring together an incredibly strong team with many years experience in the development of marine communication and safety products.  They have worked tirelessly in the development of microwave and other technologies to create a completely new range of products which we will launch internationally.  Each of our Ocean Signal™ products will have undergone meticulous design and research to ensure they outperform or offer more focussed functionality to the user and provide total confidence in their effectiveness.  We will make sure that Ocean Signal™ is a company that provides the technology and quality of product that will set industry standards.”

Ocean Signal™ will launch its initial range at the SMM commercial shipping exhibition in Hamburg.  In the meantime the company will develop its distribution network in Europe and USA to facilitate its target of becoming one of the leading organisations in communication and safety at sea.