60-knot boat chases abalone poachers

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South Africa's Department of Environment and Water Affairs is using new Chase One speed boats for preventing illegal abalone fishing in its waters. This 13.6 meter boat is designed by Cape Town based Eraco Boat Builders and reaches the speed of 60 knots.

Product development, South Africa, Ship Building and Repairing, Patrol Boats, Technology application, South Africa. Ministry of Environment and Water Affairs

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Furuno launches new radar

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United Kingdom based electronic equipment manufacturer Furuno (UK) Ltd. has launched new FR8062 flat screen radar system for small to medium sized fishing vessels. The features of this system are discussed.

Japan, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Search and navigation equipment, Radar Systems & Equip, Radar, Radar systems, Furuno Electric Company Ltd., FR8062 (Navigational aid)

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Cat develops higher ratings for marine engine family

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Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has improved on its 3500 Series of marine propulsion engines. The salient features of the improved product are described.

United States, Product enhancement, Ship propulsion, Marine propulsion systems

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