MetOcean Wins USCG Contract to Supply SAR Buoy
suite of sensors enables the buoy to provide data through the Iridium satellite network. The Iridium transceiver also allows SARoperators to communicate via satellite with the buoys during an active SAR event. Bi-directional over-the air commands can be sent by operators through MetOcean’s secure LiNC data management system, a critical ability if the buoy enters a region of particular interest or if a SAR event is prolonged and there is a need to conserve battery life to prolong buoy operating life
Study: Nonnative Species Carried in Lakers' Ballast Water
domestic fleets that operate within the unique conditions of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence region.”“This study is an important benchmark in protecting Lake Superior and inland waters from unwanted, aquatic species that are not native to the Great Lakes,” says Commissioner John Linc Stine of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. “We’re grateful for the important work done by the Lake Carriers’ Association and Chamber of Marine Commerce members. Now it’s time to get to work with the vessel owners to develop additional ballast management strategies that
Firmware Updates for NOVATECH iBCN (Iridium Beacon)
updates build upon the iBCN’s power efficiency and ability to be reconfigured via over the air commands. The update contains numerous improvements based on suggestions and feedback received from iBCN users. These include GPS status check, power up quick reports, transmission of current GPS location, LiNC integration and message format. GPS Status Check — Allows the beacon to use GPS satellites as a method to recognize it has surfaced. With this feature enabled the beacon will turn on its GPS receiver, at a user defined interval of 5 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour or 3 hours, and check
February 2024
