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March 8, 2021

Share a Smile and Help Comic Relief

Comic Relief and Red Nose Day is back on Friday 19th March and this year, it’s never felt more important to have some fun and raise money to support people living incredibly tough lives. As they say, we need the power of funny to turn laughs into lasting change! Last […]
March 4, 2021

Changes to the Wireless Telegraphy Act to Comply with ICNIRP Guidelines on EMF Exposure

If you have a Ship’s Radio Licence then you may have received an email from Ofcom recently regarding new compliance rules on EMF (electromagnetic field) exposure.  The International Commission for Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) aims to protect people and the environment against adverse effects of non-ionizing radiation – that includes signals from […]
March 3, 2021

Search & Rescue Helicopters With AIS Transponder

Most of the latest search and rescue (SAR) helicopters are now equipped with an AIS transponder and our NavLINK iOS app presents them beautifully as a miniature helicopter icon, overlaid onto the detailed UKHO charting The screen shot below shows a live image from the solent in February 2021.  At […]
February 25, 2021
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AIS Transponder on heavy lifting barge

Another interesting application for Digital Yacht AIS systems is for tracking, identifying and locating heavy lifting barges.  These floating platforms are towed into place with tugs but then often stay at anchor as an independent platform. There’s no requirement for them to be equipped with a Class A AIS like […]
February 23, 2021

Signal K + OpenCPN + Digital Yacht

The following article explains how to use Signal K on a Windows PC to interface Digital Yacht’s iKonvert (wired) or NavLink2 (wireless) NMEA 2000 gateways to the popular OpenCPN navigation software. Both gateways are NMEA 2000 certified, galvanically isolated and support full Signal K functionality. Until recently, Signal K had […]
March 10, 2021

Digital Yacht & TimeZero PC Navigation Solutions

TimeZero (formally MaxSea) PC navigation software brings sophisticated navigation to reality with radar and AIS/MARPA integration, multiple chart formats and even cloud based syncing of user data to the TZ iBoat iPad app for the ultimate integrated system. Digital Yacht Aqua PCs, AIS, sensors, NMEA interfaces and wireless gateways are […]
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Digital Yacht launch iSeaSense NMEA 2000 & Wireless Instrument Systems

5/24/2023

Digital Yacht have introduced iSeaSense - a new NMEA 2000 and wireless boat instrument system. Top quality and highly accurate sensors are used for boat depth, speed, wind, compass and GPS data....

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Onboard networking with the NS5 & Fusion Stereo

5/04/2023

Digital Yacht recently introduced the new rugged NS5 ethernet switch for on board networking. Digital Yacht NS5 5 port network switch As more and more on board devices rely internet...

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Celebrate The Coronation Of King Charles III With Digital Yacht

5/03/2023

Buckingham Palace is pleased to announce that the Coronation of His Majesty The King will take place on Saturday 6th May, 2023.  It’s a weekend of great ceremonies, celebrations and an...

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Testing NMEA 2000 Networks

4/25/2023

At this time of the year, with people getting their boats ready for the season, adding new bits of kit and powering things up after a long winter layup, we get lots of enquiries about NMEA 2000...

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Digital Yacht’s USB-C NMEA cable & gateways connect the latest PCs to boat navigation networks

4/12/2023

Digital Yacht have added USB C connectivity to their range of NMEA interfacing gateways allowing the latest generation of PCs and MACs to connect into boat NMEA 0183 and 2000 networks. USB...

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ENGINELink implements latest NMEA 2000 standards

3/22/2023

The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has released new NMEA 2000 messages (PGNs) to accommodate the growing electric propulsion and battery management market.Six new NMEA 2000 Network...

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AIS for HMS Queen Elizabeth

3/16/2023

HMS Queen Elizabeth is the largest and most powerful vessel ever constructed for the Royal Navy. This awe-inspiring warship is capable of carrying up to 40 aircraft and carries an array of...

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ENGINELink – Engine monitoring on your tablet or smart phone

2/14/2023

Digital Yacht's new ENGINELink interface is an NMEA 2000 wireless device that allows mobile phones, iPads and tablets to display engine data as well as providing a link to boat AIS, depth and GPS...

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Digital Yacht launch ENGINELink gateway for iPads and tablets at BOOT 2023

1/27/2023

Digital Yacht's new ENGINELink is a NMEA 2000 wireless gateway that allows mobile phones and tablets to display engine data as well as providing a feed of boat AIS and GPS data to popular apps...

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Digital Yacht at Boot Düsseldorf & Toronto Boat Show

1/23/2023

This year Digital Yacht will be present at both boot Düsseldorf and Toronto Boat Show .You will be able to meet and discuss with our teams during the entire show: Toronto Boat Show: From 20...

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