EQUIPMENT

With so many electronic products all vying for our attention, especially in the area of GPS and chartplotters, understanding the market and navigating your way to making the right choice can prove quite bewildering. But fear not, as PBR’s Jeremy

All-seeing, all-knowing and forever learning, the AI Brain does not miss a trick. With artificial intelligence increasingly making itself felt in today’s technology, it is no surprise that it is doing the same in the world of marine electronics. Recently

For those readers of PBR who may be contemplating the possibility of some serious adventuring, including offshore exploration, the need to give serious attention to lifesaving aids is paramount. Of course, we are all familiar with the carrying of life

This compact lifesaving device creates a new dimension in terms of crew safety. With new legislation coming into force at the end of the year, UK-based Wescom have got ahead of the game with their new sMRT ALERT AIS DSC

PBR’s Mark Featherstone and Jo Moon head for the Continent on a mission to test the latest solution to the problem caused by traditional antifouling. Could this product and service be the ‘silver bullet’ we’ve been looking for? A few

Newly formed eco-friendly company Sea Clean UK are pioneering the launch of an innovative range of boat-cleaning products, which they say ‘achieve a high-quality finish without the need for water, thereby simplifying watercraft maintenance whilst also supporting global efforts to

Hertz Marine are an Italian-based company that has had great success in America and Europe. More recently they have entered the UK market and are hoping that a new source unit will help them penetrate the market further … Hertz

The Elite offshore range from Henri-Lloyd is now available in store and online. Rachel Hodgson, Head of Product at Henri-Lloyd, explains to PBR the thinking behind the latest range of offshore boating garments, aimed  fairly and squarely at the powerboat

An all-seeing system that sets new standards in reading the seabed ahead of you. Known for their high-quality sonar systems, Danish company Daniamant have partnered with Raymarine for their latest sonar system. The 3D Gen4 EchoPilot Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS) has

This eye-catching engine will be a great power option for the sub-8m sector. Launched at the NEC show in February, this new take on the DF250 is more than just a paint job. Kuro in Japanese means ‘deep black’, and

More navigational power and a quicker/clearer view of the seabed. Garmin GPSMAP 16x3 Garmin’s new GPSMAP 16x3 is the latest addition to the GPSMAP x3 range. This big 16in MFD has the same easy-to-use features, including built-in Garmin Navionics+ mapping and sonar

HMS explains the relevance and synergy e-bikes have with boats, then sets about testing two models selected from Yamaha’s all-new e-bike offering – namely, the all-round CrossCore RC and the urban-orientated BOOSTER Easy. The very idea that e-bikes and boats

This fully featured ‘ultrawide’ MFD is an industry first.  Providing all the benefits of twin MFDs, the new NSX Ultrawide takes up less space than having two plotters on the dash. Simrad state that it delivers ‘show-stopping aesthetic and enhanced

Simrad’s first IMO-approved solid-state radar for the commercial market … The HALO 5000 is Simrad’s first IMO-approved solid-state radar for the commercial sector. It has 130W pulse compression providing excellent visibility in all weather conditions. Its new Target Tracking allows

A Icom VHF radio that connects to the mobile phone network… Due on sale this spring, Icom’s new IP-M60 will be the world’s first VHF/LTE hybrid radio. What this radio gives you is the ability to transmit on any VHF

Tough and pocket sized, this radio keeps all crew members in the loop. This new compact radio from Icom has a broader remit than just maritime communications. The IC-U20SR is what is termed a PMR446 - a personal mobile UHF

This NEW EPIRB offers extra peace of mind with its NFC technology. The GlobalFix V6 is ACR’s latest EPIRB. Like all EPIRBs, it transmits on 406MHz to the international global Cospas-Sarsat satellite system and then relies on a 121.5MHz homing

Changes in climate due to global warming and its impact on the natural physical environment require technology to be more durable than ever. HMS interviews Neil Millerchip, Product Assurance Manager of leading UK marine electronics company Raymarine, about how their

Easy fingertip berthing for smaller craft … Vetus’s new compact BOW PRO thruster is suitable for vessels up to 9m. Like bigger thrusters, it features a brushless induction motor, allowing for long runtimes and lower maintenance. The advanced technology improves

Premium glass bridge chartplotters with a powerful punch … Axiom 2 XL, the new flagship of the Raymarine Axiom family, is a powerful six-core processor system. This range of MFDs is available in 16, 19, 22 and 24in diagonal display

LXNAV Marine are a branch of LXNAV, an aviation navigational equipment manufacturer based in Slovenia. Established 15 years ago, the company, mostly made up of software and hardware developers, produces high-tech avionics for aviation. After years of success and more