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Kelvin Hughes launches new ECDIS

Kelvin Hughes has launched its latest Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) - type approved to meet the latest International Hydrographic Office (IHO) and International Maritime Organisation (IMO) standards - which it will demo at DSEI next week as part of the interactive tactical navigation system being presented for navies and coastguards.

Designed for both commercial ships and naval and coastguard patrol vessels, the new ECDIS offers an optional mil-spec processor with advanced LED display hardware in a fully integrated, easy to install and retrofit, console package. It is available as a standalone ECDIS or as part of a truly multifunction bridge display network with multiple operator positions.

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With the advance of paperless bridges, the ability to view the chart from any bridge display position via a dual network, not only reduces the workload with distributed chart corrections, user-defined graphics and routes, but also eliminates the single point of failure as all positions in effect become potential ECDIS back-up displays.

The ECDIS uses the latest IHO standards and specifically the latest presentation library, version 4 within S-52. This contains instructions for the drawing engine within the ECDIS on how to display symbols, colours and line styles on the screen and brings greater consistency to the display of ENC data while reducing alarm fatigue.

The efficient software architecture dramatically reduces the waiting time for the user when loading ENC cells.

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A state of the art LED widescreen display is available in 22" and 26" sizes and is an easy to install console display with an integrated 5th generation processor and 64bit operating system which can be easily integrated into any bridge or operations room.

 

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BAE Systems and Kongsberg expand collaboration

Defence

BAE Systems and Kongsberg expand collaboration

1 August 2025

European defence firms BAE Systems and Kongsberg - which are already working together in a number of areas to support militaries across NATO and its wider group of allies - have extended their collaboration into the Air domain.

Captec to unveil rugged computing solutions at DSEI 2025

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Captec to unveil rugged computing solutions at DSEI 2025

31 July 2025

Captec will be unveiling its most comprehensive defence portfolio to date at DSEI 2025 (9th–12th September, Excel London), showcasing rugged servers, secure encrypted systems, high-performance computing platforms for training and simulation and the company’s DLC technology.

Serco to support Air Defence Radar at Portreath

Defence

Serco to support Air Defence Radar at Portreath

31 July 2025

Serco has been awarded a four-year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide engineering support and maintenance of the BAE Systems Air Defence Radar based at Remote Radar Head (RRH) Portreath in Cornwall, following a competitive procurement process.

Element signs UK Armed Forces Covenant

Defence

Element signs UK Armed Forces Covenant

30 July 2025

Element Materials Technology, a laboratory-based testing provider, has signed the UK’s Armed Forces Covenant, reinforcing its commitment to supporting veterans, reservists and military families.

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Chess Dynamics expands Vision4ce CHARM portfolio

Defence

Chess Dynamics expands Vision4ce CHARM portfolio

30 July 2025

Chess Dynamics, part of Cohort plc, has announced the latest addition to its Vision4ce CHARM portfolio of video processing hardware products - the Vision4ce CHARM150AGX.

HMG Paints returns to DSEI with advanced defence coatings

Defence Events

HMG Paints returns to DSEI with advanced defence coatings

30 July 2025

Independent UK paint manufacturer, HMG Paints, will be returning to DSEI UK (Defence and Security Equipment International) 2025, taking place from 9th to 12th September 2025, at ExCeL London, to highlight the latest advancements in defence coatings.

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