Industry group voices ECDIS training 'concerns'
- A group of maritime industry organisations has issued a statement highlighting their concerns about levels of competence in ECDIS training. >>more 

February launch agreed for Globalstar
- Globalstar has announced that it has agreed an early February 2013 launch date with its launch services provider, Arianespace, for the deployment of its second-generation constellation. >>more 

Varada implements BASSnet
- Singapore-based Varada Ship Management is to implement the BASSnet Maintenance and Procurement software modules for two of its vessels. >>more 

Mini-VSAT for Rix
- Rix Shipping Company has completed the installation of the KVH mini-VSAT service on two vessels, as part of an agreement with SELEX Elsag. >>more 

EU commits to emissions monitoring system
- The European Commission has signalled its intention to introduce a monitoring and reporting system to tackle emissions from shipping vessels in the EU. >>more

Anti-piracy system launched
- A new anti-piracy system has been launched, combining surveillance and recognition technology with defensive measures to prevent pirates from boarding ships. >>more 

Alphatron introduces alarm system
- Alphatron Marine has introduced a new generation of its maritime Public Address and General Alarm (PAGA) system, the AlphaAnnounce Digital. >>more