commissioned for new cruise vessels ordered by Aida Cruises. The Nacos Platinum range is still a
comparatively new development, and according to SAM Electronics there are as yet no firm orders for small vessel applications. However, it is understood that there have been four firm enquiries from customers in Europe and the Middle East. In addition, a firm order for a Nacos Platinum system was received in June for a luxury yacht to be built in Germany. Further details were unavailable at the time of writing. Meanwhile, strong sales continue for
Example of a basic Nacos (Credit: SAM Electronics)
updates, tidal and current displays and remote maintenance. Systems can also be upgraded as an approved ECDIS back-up facility for chart databases such as ENC S57/S63, Admiralty AVCS and C-Map CM 93-3.
Applications First sales of Nacos Platinum systems include an order for 10 units for a series of chemical tankers being built for United Arab Chemical Carrriers (UACC) of Dubai, while a further two have been
SAM Electronics’ standard range of Nacos Integrated Navigation Command systems incorporating radar-controlled trackpilots. Among latest users is Elbe, a new €50 million 2.262gt small waterplane area twin hull (SWATH) vessel operated by Elbe Pilot Association in northern Germany. Built by Abeking & Rasmussen in Bremen for the Federal German Waterways Engineering and Research Institute, the 60m vessel is equipped with X and S-band Radapilot 1100s, a Multipilot 1100 and a Chartpilot ECDIS together with support sensors. Weser, a sister vessel due to be launched this summer, will be similarly equipped. SBI
Example of an extended Nacos (Credit: SAM Electronics).
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