FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. will be exhibiting its extensive range of products and services at this year's SMM.
At this year's SMM, FURUNO shall bring to the light its next-generation bridge system, featuring new ECDIS and chart radar, which will be launched shortly as well as the new product line-up for GMDSS application. Also, FURUNO's ECDIS training services for seafarers will be thoroughly introduced. The list of products to be displayed includes:
New ECDIS FMD-3200/FMD-3300(left), new Chart Radar FCR-21x9/FCR-28x9
Moreover, FURUNO will introduce its new ECDIS training scheme, NavSkills CAT "Computer Aided Training" distance learning scheme for type specific ECDIS training based on cloud computing. In order to contribute to better safety of ship operation as well as preparation for ECDIS mandatory carriage, which has been phasing in from July 2012 onward, FURUNO established a network of training centres around the globe to provide ECDIS training under the brand name of NavSkills. The training network led by FURUNO INS training centres in Denmark and Singapore provides type specific ECDIS training to be conducted in class rooms. NavSkills CAT will be introduced to the customers with the vision of boosting the availability of type specific ECDIS training service worldwide.
Also, on the 5th of September, FURUNO holds a press conference to officially announce our new ECDIS as well as our thoroughgoing ECDIS training solutions: traditional class-room training by INSTC and NavSkills training centres as well as the distance learning scheme by means of NavSkills CAT.
Please visit us at SMM and find out what FURUNO can contribute to the global maritime society. FURUNO stand is located in Hall B6 Stand No.100.