McMurdo, Netwave & Kannad Marine Brands
Seas of Solutions, Supporting Safer Sailing, Anytime – Everywhere, via its globally recognised McMurdo, Netwave and Kannad Marine brands. Our latest innovations include NEW MSC 471 (101) compliant SmartFind EPIRBs and SafePro EPIRBs, FastFind Return Link PLB, FastFind Crew1 AIS MOB Device, NW8000 Compact VDR for non-SOLAS vessels and remote monitoring for NW6000 VDR. Our mission is to offer reliable, innovative marine electronics that improve robust data capture and maximise crew survivability.
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16/11/2021
METS A Showcase for a Productive First Year for Seas of Solutions
Sean McCrystal
Having launched Seas of Solutions only nine months ago, CEO Paul Smulders is looking forward to a packed agenda for his exhibition engagements with partners, colleagues and customers on this METS Trade stand 03.411.
Tag: McMurdo, Kannad Marine, Netwave, EPIRB, Seas Of Solutions
16/11/2021
Press Pack METS 2021
Sean McCrystal
Seas of Solutions is a new organisation based on the foundation of globally recognised safety electronics brands McMurdo, Netwave and Kannad Marine. Our vision is to support safer sailing, anytime – everywhere.
Tag: McMurdo, Kannad Marine, Netwave, Seas Of Solutions, VDR, EPIRB, PLB SART
16/11/2021
Netwave NW6000 Compact VDR
Sean McCrystal
Seas of Solutions’ mission is to offer reliable, innovative marine electronics that help improve robust data capture and maximise crew survivability, which we deliver via our globally recognised McMurdo, Netwave and Kannad Marine brands. Our latest innovations include Galileo distress beacons; the world’s first Return Link Service PLB, our unique AIS EPIRBs range and the newly upgraded NW6000 VDR solutions that offer world leading vessel data visualisation.
Tag: Netwave, Seas Of Solutions, VDR, McMurdo, Kannad Marine, EPIRB, SART, PLB
16/11/2021
FastFind Return Link Personal Location Beacon (PLB)
Sean McCrystal
The FastFind Return Link PLB is the latest Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) from the FastFind brand, which launched its' first compact, non-GPS, distress beacon back in 2001. FastFind, now part of Netherlands based Seas of Solutions, is synonymous with innovative and reliable PLBs based on the dedicated Cospas Sarsat 406 MHz rescue frequency.
Tag: FastFind, Seas Of Solutions, VDR, McMurdo, Kannad Marine, EPIRB, SART, PLB
16/11/2021
FastFind Crew1 AIS MOB - AIS Man Overboard Beacon
Sean McCrystal
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the FastFind brand, Seas of Solutions are delighted to announce the FastFind CREW1 AIS MOB will join the RLS enabled FastFind Return Link in our portfolio of marine electronics.
Tag: FastFind, Crew1, Seas Of Solutions, VDR, McMurdo, Kannad Marine, EPIRB, SART, PLB, AIS, AIS MOB, Netwave
Innovations & solutions
Products
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SmartFind S4 RESCUE SART
Search And Rescue Transponder
Search And Rescue Transponder
The SmartFind S4 RESCUE SART is a 9 GHz X-band radar tranceiver and has been designed for assisting in air/sea ship or survival craft rescue operations in accordance with IMO, GMDSS requirements. When a radar signal is received from a ship or survival craft, the SmartFindS4 RESCUE automatically transmits a response signal, which clearly identifies the survival craft on the radar screen by means of 12 in-line dots. Once activated, the S4 RESCUE will remain in standby mode for over 96 hours.
McMurdo SmartFind E5/G5 EPIRB
SmartFind E5/G5 EPIRB
SmartFind E5/G5 EPIRB
The innovative SmartFind Plus G5 (with GPS) and the standard SmartFind E5 EPIRB are compact, accurate and robust, offering peace of mind to users of all sea going vessels. The SmartFind EPIRB models feature both a non-hazardous battery and high brightness LED locator light. They are Type Approved by COSPAS SARSAT, the international satellite-based search and rescue system.
McMurdo SmartFind S5 AIS SART
McMurdo SmartFind S5 AIS SART
McMurdo SmartFind S5 AIS SART
The SmartFind S5 AIS SART search and rescue locating device is designed to assist in survivor craft location during search and rescue operations. It is an alternative survivor Search and Rescue Locating Device to existing 9GHz Radar SARTs.
McMurdo SmartFind S10 AIS Device
Lifesaving for anyone who works on or around water
Lifesaving for anyone who works on or around water
The SmartFind S10 AIS Device is an innovative manually activated personal safety device which incorporates both AIS (Automatic Identification System) and GPS technology. It is designed to aid the speedy recovery of personnel who find themselves in difficulty at sea.SmartFind S10 is waterproof, buoyant and compact, intended for carriage by divers, crew and anyone who works on or carries out leisure activities on the water. When activated the Smartfind S10 transmits an alert signal to all AIS equipped vessels
McMurdo FastFind 220 PLB
McMurdo FastFind 220 Personal Locator Beacon
McMurdo FastFind 220 Personal Locator Beacon
The FastFind 220 PLB uses advanced technology packed into a simple, lightweight, palm sized unit. Using the dedicated 406MHz frequency, FastFind 220 transmits your unique ID and precise GPS location to the global network of search and rescue satellites. Within minutes rescuers are alerted to your situation, and receive regular position updates. Finally, emergency services can home in on your beacons 121.5MHz transmission to find you.
McMurdo SmartFind S20 AIS Device
Man Over Board semi automatic AIS Device
Man Over Board semi automatic AIS Device
The new SmartFind S20 is a personal AIS device, designed to assist in survivor recovery. It is lightweight and compact and intended to be carried by crew members in case of a man over board incident. It can be mounted on to tested life jackets in a way that the beacon activates upon inflation, allowing for activation in situations when the crew member is incapacitated. The S20 alerts AIS receivers within range of its location and identification to aid an efficient recovery.
McMurdo SmartFind M5 AIS Class A Transponder
Compact, user friendly AIS class A Transponder
Compact, user friendly AIS class A Transponder
SmartFind M5 AIS Class A Transponder is a flexible, user-friendly and cost-effective marine safety product incorporating MOB alerting. It gives mariners the ability to view at a glance the AIS status of vessels all around them and provides access to a host of detailed navigation information. A compact single box solution, the SmartFind M5 features a 3.5” bright colour LCD display with powerful juggle control for quick entry of voyage related information as well as easy navigation of menus.
McMurdo SmartFind M15/M15S AIS Receiver
dual channel, compact and easy to install AIS Rece
dual channel, compact and easy to install AIS Rece
SmartFind M15 is designed for recreational vessels using a computer with AIS-capable navigation software. It receives AIS messages, so can see other AIS equipped vessels within VHF range and can assist with collision avoidance. The M15 will decode all AIS messages transmitted by AIS Class A, Class B transponders, AIS SARTs, AIS MOBs and Aids To Navigation. It is a high performance, low cost receiver, that brings many of the safety advantages of AIS to a wider range of vessels than ever before.
The M15S inc
The M15S inc
FastFind MaxG
Personal Locator Beacon
Personal Locator Beacon
The FastFind MaxG’s integral state-of-the-art multi-channel GPS receiver gives search and rescue services your precise co-ordinates with regular updates. A green LED will start to flash, showing that a GPS position fix has been acquired. The MaxG
PLB is waterproof to 10m and bouyant. It is supplied complete with lanyard and carry pouch.
PLB is waterproof to 10m and bouyant. It is supplied complete with lanyard and carry pouch.
SmartFind M10/M10W Class B AIS Transponder
Compact Class B AIS Transponder
Compact Class B AIS Transponder
The SmartFind M10 AIS Class B Transponder transmits vessel position information and has a built-in GPS receiver to determine the vessels position, speed and course; and once this is combined with other navigational information, it is automatically transmitted without any user interaction.
The M10W is an M10 with Wi-Fi capability.
The M10W is an M10 with Wi-Fi capability.
SmartFind GMDSS NAVTEX Receiver
Tri Channel Professional Colour Navtex
Tri Channel Professional Colour Navtex
The SMARTFIND Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System (GMDSS) NAVTEX provides clear and up-to date
NAVTEX maritime safety information. Three parallel
digital receivers simultaneously provide tri-channel monitoring of the international 518 KHz English language service, 490 KHz national language and the 4209.5 KHz long range NAVTEX services. It can either be operated as a stand-alone unit or as part of an integrated navigation or bridge system. SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX is suitable for use on all types of com
System (GMDSS) NAVTEX provides clear and up-to date
NAVTEX maritime safety information. Three parallel
digital receivers simultaneously provide tri-channel monitoring of the international 518 KHz English language service, 490 KHz national language and the 4209.5 KHz long range NAVTEX services. It can either be operated as a stand-alone unit or as part of an integrated navigation or bridge system. SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX is suitable for use on all types of com
R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio
GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio
GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio
The R5 is a fully featured GMDSS survival craft radio with user friendly design and features. It is built to meet the latest stringent IMO, GMDSS and ETSI standards.
Netwave NW6000 VDR Voyage Data Recorder
One of the world’s most popular VDR solutions.
One of the world’s most popular VDR solutions.
The Netwave NW6000 Series is one of the world’s most popular VDR (Voyage Date Recorder) solutions, allowing fleet managers the flexibility and confidence to install technology with their requirements in mind. The top five reasons our customers highlight for picking Netwave are:
- Design Versatility
- Brand Quality
- Competitive Solution
- Maritime Heritage
- Service Network
- Design Versatility
- Brand Quality
- Competitive Solution
- Maritime Heritage
- Service Network
SmartFind R8F UHF Fire Fighter Radio
Meets new SOLAS II-2 mandated regulations
Meets new SOLAS II-2 mandated regulations
An intrinsically safe two-way radio that meets new SOLAS II-2mandated regulations for improved fire safety at sea. Features include enhanced grip and large tactile buttons for easy and fast operation in an emergency situation, to a powerful in-built loud speaker and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) for optimised indoor use. Bright red and for emergency use only, SmartFind R8F is a reliable and hardwearing radio that will support firefighters at sea during potentially life-threatening situations.
SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB
The world’s first AIS enabled EPIRB.
The world’s first AIS enabled EPIRB.
Accelerated Rescue via a unique combination of four search and rescue frequencies, with greater location accuracy through multi GNSS receivers and the world’s first EPIRB to contain the localised rescue power of AIS. McMurdo is the only EPIRB manufacturer that also builds and supports the COSPAS SARSAT ecosystem infrastructure and is supporting the development of new MEOSAR technology.
FastFind Return Link PLB
Personal Locator Beacon with Return Link re-assura
Personal Locator Beacon with Return Link re-assura
Utilising unique functionality generated by Galileo Return Link Service (RLS), the FastFind Return Link Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) receives a signal confirming the users 406 MHz distress alert has been received and location coordinates have been detected. This life saving re-assurance signal allows those in distress; on land or sea; to know that search and rescue professionals are aware of their situation, and they are not alone.
FastFind Crew1 AIS MOB device
Localised rescue for crew in an MOB situation.
Localised rescue for crew in an MOB situation.
The FastFind CREW1 AIS Man Overboard device is designed to accelerate detection and support localised rescue for vessel crew in an MOB situation. The CREW1 offers a range of innovative features in a compact and easy to carry design. The semiautomatic beacon can be water or manually activated. It boasts an extended 36-hour battery life and high-powered SOS strobe capability. Submersible to 50m, the Crew1 offers a versatile commercial grade AIS man over-board solution.