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How to Navigate a Yacht Through Risky Situations in Unknown Waters

Three Captains discuss this thought-provoking topic and current operational procedures used by the industry when navigating unknown waters with poor quality nautical charts. There could be navigational hazards such as shallows or a variety of obstacles in the water column. Hear insights into workflow, experiences, and thoughts on the subject, and what developments can occur in the future of navigation.

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QPS Adds Direct FarSounder Integration to Qinsy

Quality Positioning Services (QPS), the experts in maritime geomatics software and services, has integrated FarSounder’s Argos Forward Looking Sonars (FLS) into their Qinsy survey software package. Argos sonar users are now able to display their FLS bathymetric data in the Qinsy platform along with the rest of the survey data they are capturing.

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FarSounder on Largest Motor Yacht Built in Canada

FarSounder’s Argos 500 Forward Looking Sonar system is set to be fitted on the largest recreational motor yacht ever built in Canada. At 164-feet (50m), the groundbreaking Danzante Bay is being built by Crescent Custom Yachts near Vancouver. The vessel is slated to launch in 2021 and will be fitted with some of the most advanced navigation technology available.

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Coping with COVID-19: FarSounder Inc.

Cheryl Zimmerman, CEO of FarSounder Inc., a company that develops and manufactures 3D forward-looking sonar for vessels of all sizes, said she has been personally and professionally impacted by the pandemic.

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FarSounder on NAVSEA USV/UUV Project

FarSounder has been selected as a subcontractor on a research and development project led by GMATEK Inc. This project is contracted by the U.S. Navy’s US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Program Executive Office - Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO-USC).

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Webinar: How to Safely Go Off the Beaten Path

CEO of FarSounder Cheryl M. Zimmerman leads a webinar to discuss the differences between 2D and 3D sonars, uses of Forward-Looking Sonar onboard Superyachts, and more!

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Sonar and Sounders

Yachting World features 4 new models that are good for more than just fishing, including FarSounders FLS!

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FarSounder Enters Brazilian Market

FarSounder is pleased to announce Ulstein Belga Marine headquartered in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as its newest dealer and their first in Brazil.

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Stay Safe Out There

Author David Schmidt highlights how FarSounder’s Argos 350 forward-looking sonar system bolsters safety at sea.

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FarSounder Receives Their 5th US Patent

FarSounder has expanded their IP portfolio with the issuance of their 5th US Patent, number 20150369908. The company is the manufacturer of innovative forward-looking sonar systems.

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Challenging Boundaries for Sonar Technology

Collisions and groundings have traditionally cost yacht owners millions of pounds in damages. Of course, being able to spot an obstacle before a dangerous situation occurs is what every captain strives for. Conventional echo sounders only tell you the depth of the water you are currently in. In order to anticipate the true waters, you are about to enter you require forward-looking sonar.

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Looking ahead: Navigating uncharted waters with FarSounder’s new Argos 350

The Rhode Island-based forward-looking sonar experts at FarSounder have unveiled their latest product in preparation for this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Set to make its official world launch during the show, which kicks off tomorrow on 30th October, the new sonar model forms part of the company’s navigation series: the Argos series and is called the Argos 350.

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FarSounder Expands Field of View

FarSounder is increasing its navigation sonars’ capabilities by broadening the field of view to up to 120 degrees. Their series of forward looking sonars currently provide users a 90 degree field of view out to 500m and 60 degree field of view out to 1000m.

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FarSounder Acquires Japanese Patent

FarSounder, the leader in 3D forward-looking sonar, is pleased to announce the issuance of their fifth patent. It was issued by the Japanese Patent Office, one of the largest in the world. This patent relates to their invention of integrated sonar devices and methods and is FarSounder's first issued in Japan.

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Royal Netherlands Navy Vessels Fitted with FarSounder FLS

FarSounder’s Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS) is the latest in innovative maritime technology to be included on the Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) hydrographic survey vessels, the HNLMS Snellius (A802) and HNLMS Luymes (A803).

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Easing the exploration of uncharted waters

Superyatch News takes a look at the latest navigation technology that is enabling yachts to go further afield while also cruising safely.

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FarSounder Technology Used in Fishery Research

FarSounder is pleased to announce a collaborative research project using an application of its 3D sonar technology to increase sustainability and benefit the commercial fishing industry. The main focus of the project is to assess pelagic fish species such as menhaden and herring. The technology currently used in many fishery surveys is suitable for sampling bottom-dwelling species but not well-suited for accurately assessing pelagic species.

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Development of Underwater Sonar as a Technique for Assessment and Classification of Pelagic Fish in Rhode Island (2017-2019)

Estimating the number of individual fish in a given stock is one of the most fundamental yet challenging aspects of fisheries management. In Rhode Island, Atlantic menhaden and herring are commercially important pelagic fisheries that support a large industry, yet management is difficult because reliable and adequate data are lacking; while existing fisheries surveys do a good job of sampling bottom-dwelling species, they are poorly suited for accurately assessing pelagic species.

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The Technology Behind Extraordinary Itineraries

FarSounder’s Forward Looking Sonar identifies obstructions in the water up to 1,000 metres ahead, helping operators to keep ships, guests and crew safe.

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FarSounder Helps IHO Improve Cruise Ship Safety

FarSounder has become the first forward-looking sonar technology company to be registered as a trusted node for the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Data Centre for Digital Bathymetry database, hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).