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A Tale Of Two ‘Firsts’

Old Boat Column

A Tale Of Two ‘Firsts’

February 18, 2023

For this special Wheelhouse issue of The Wateways Journal we will look at two important “firsts” that changed the lives of pilots for the better. In late 1929, the Howard… Read More

Furuno’s Latest Radar is Designed for River Vessels

July 24, 2018

Furuno has introduced the River Radar FR1908VBB as the newest addition to its vertical screen radars. This radar is designed for tow vessels, tugs and barges or can be used… Read More

Coast Guard Proposes Radar Renewal Change

June 15, 2018

A Coast Guard proposal to change what it says is an “obsolete” radar observer renewal requirement from merchant mariner credentials has a 30-day comment period. The proposal has sparked varied… Read More

Furuno Enhances Radar Line

January 3, 2018

Furuno has added Fast Target Tracking and ARPA capability to its line of radars technology. The DRS4DL for NavNet TZtouch and NavNet TZtouch2 are now called DRS4DL+. The DRS4DL+, a 4kW,… Read More