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02/07/2024

Discover the heroism of the Titanic musicians who played until the very end. Learn 10 fascinating facts about their courage, dedication, and legacy.

Marine Insight - The maritime industry guide.

01/07/2024

Intermodal transport involves multiple carriers for each mode of transportation, while multimodal transport uses a single carrier responsible for the entire journey. Both methods utilize various transportation modes (e.g., rail, truck, sea) but differ in contract and management.

Marine Insight - The maritime industry guide.

29/06/2024

Learn the essentials of building and testing your NMEA 2000 network with Actisense. Our guide covers everything from minimum requirements to troubleshooting tips. Start your marine networking journey today!

When building your NMEA 2000 network, there are some minimum requirements. 1. A fused power insertion point

28/06/2024

Choosing the right NMEA 0183 multiplexer or buffer depends on your vessel's needs. Multiplexers combine multiple instrument data outputs, while buffers distribute data to multiple listeners safely. Learn about the PRO-NDC-1E, PRO-MUX-2, and PRO-BUF-2 to optimize your maritime network.

Understand the differences between an NMEA 0183 multiplexer and buffer, and some typical scenarios in which they are used.

28/06/2024

Boilers on ships are crucial for various operations, from generating steam for propulsion to powering auxiliary systems. They can be classified into main and auxiliary boilers, each serving specific functions to ensure efficient maritime operations.

Marine Insight - The maritime industry guide.

27/06/2024

Actisense partners with Raymarine to enhance NMEA support for the Pathfinder system using the PRO-MUX-2 multiplexer, ensuring robust data collection and efficient maritime operations.

Raymarine have adopted a custom PRO-MUX intelligent multiplexer to support their rollout into the commercial marine and SOLAS environment.

27/06/2024

A-NGT-1-ISO NMEA 2000 PC Interface, standard version with RS232 Serial The handy firewall feature enforces the NMEA 2000 bus rules, so software developers can create compliant software at a fraction of the direct certification costs. The supporting Actisense Software Development Kit (SDK) helps to r...

27/06/2024

MV Dali departs Baltimore 3 months after crashing into Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing 6. The ship heads to Norfolk for repairs as investigations continue.

Marine Insight - The maritime industry guide.

26/06/2024

Discover the best Actisense NGW-1 model for your maritime networking needs. Learn about the NGW-1-ISO, NGW-1-ISO-AIS, NGW-1-STNG, and NGW-1-USB to ensure seamless data conversion.

All NGW-1 variants have a standard NMEA 2000 drop cable and connector (DeviceNet M12, A polarised, male Micro C) for direct connection to...

26/06/2024

The PRO-NDC-1E is more than just an NMEA 0183 Multiplexer… Rugged, Robust, Type Approved Multiplexer with powerful, advanced features enable baud rate adjustments, auto-switching and sentence level filtering.

26/06/2024

Modern ships rely on internet connectivity, increasing cyberattack risks. Ensuring robust cybersecurity through proper software, training, and AI integration is crucial for maritime safety in 2024.

Modern ships are high-tech vessels, with so many of their functions connected to the internet. Thanks to modern connection options (satellite, etc.),...

25/06/2024

Singapore demands compensation for an oil spill caused by a collision involving the vessel Marine Honour. The ship's owner is held liable under the Merchant Shipping Act for clean-up costs and damages.

Marine Insight - The maritime industry guide.