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Both feature stabilised dish antennas inside radomes that are mounted on decks or masts. The smaller, more affordable system, the FB250, is best suited to modestly- sized vessels while the larger FB500 offers capability commensurate with ocean going, including GMDSS-compliance. All provide simultaneous voice, data, fax and text messaging services. The larger terminals can support e-mail
with large-file attachments together with Internet and intranet access, using Internet Protocol (IP). Standard IP is available at up to 432kbit/s, while rates of up to 256kbit/s are guaranteed on demand for streaming IP applications. Service at 64kbit/s, equivalent to ISDN speed and supporting core voice and slow data, is offered for the benefit of legacy equipment users, who can also access 3.1kHz audio voice. The smaller FB250 provides standard IP at up to 284kbit/s and streaming IP at 32, 64 or 128kbit/s (user selectable), along with 4kbit/s digital voice, 64kbit/s ISDN, Group 3 fax, and text messaging. FleetBroadband
Thrane & Thrane’s SAILOR iridium satellite phone.
is easy to install and commission. High data rates enhance seagoing
safety and efficiency with uses ranging from chart and weather updating, to
route planning, to ordering supplies and to maintaining crew morale by enabling them to call and e-mail home or read the latest football results online,
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects will publish Significant Small Ships of 2008 in February 2009, following the success of the previous editions and the lead set by Significant Ships, now in its 19th year of publication. A total of 28 new vessels will be selected, each being singularly significant or the first in a series which will include: Fast Ferries, Passenger Vessels, Tugs and Workboats, Fishing and Offshore Patrol Vessels, etc. This mixed, but fascinating, selection of small craft, all between 15m and 100m in length, will be hand-picked by the same editorial team that produces Ship & Boat International, RINA's own leading small craft publication, and will be backed by its world-renowned resources.
available in printed or cd-rom format
SIGNIFICANT SMALL SHIPS OF 2008
Pre-publication offer
Non-member £24 (RINA member £20) Or Order a set:
One copy of Significant Ships 2008 & one copy of Significant Small Ships 2008 price £49 (RINA member £42)
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When ordering please advise if printed or CD ROM format is required, contact: The Marketing Department,
RINA, 10 Upper Belgrave Street, London, SW1X 8BQ, UK. Tel:+44 (0)20 7235 4622 Fax +44 (0)20 7259 5912
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publications@rina.org.uk Website:
www.rina.org.uk Ship & Boat International November/December 2008
Newbuildings nominated: Shinas, FPV Hirta, Solway Spirit, Wave Ranger, FPV Cranogwen, Multratug 17, Maria de Maetzu, Esnaad , plus many more
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