New V3100 Automatic Identification System is Suitable for Workboats Operating in High-Traffic Areas

Press Release Summary:

Simrad’s V3100 Automatic Identification System comes with SOTDMA technology that allows negotiation of regular transmission timeslot with other AIS units in range. Unit can work with Simrad multifunction displays and NMEA 2000® or NMEA 0183® connected marine electronics. Unit’s SOTDMA provides reliable position updates in areas with high AIS activity such as crowded harbors and waterways.

Original Press Release:

Simrad® AIS Portfolio Expanded with New SOTDMA Class-B Solution

Egersund, Norway –The new Simrad V3100 Class B AIS is designed to meet the needs of light commercial vessels and workboats operating in high-traffic areas. Complete with Self-Organized Time-Division Multiple Access (SOTDMA) technology and increased output power to provide improved transmission reliability and range, the new V3100 is a cost-effective package for vessels that require greater performance than standard Class B AIS, but do not require a full Class A solution.

The Simrad V3100 incorporates the same SOTDMA technology found in Class A systems. This transmission technology allows the AIS solution to negotiate a regular transmission timeslot with other AIS units in range, facilitating more frequent and reliable position updates in areas with high AIS activity – such as crowded harbors and waterways. With a maximum transmission power of five watts – more than double the output power of standard Class B systems – the V3100 allows a vessel to be detected at greater range and provides more reliable transmission to satellite-based AIS receivers.

This ‘black box’ AIS solution is designed to work with Simrad multifunction displays and other NMEA 2000® or NMEA 0183® connected marine electronics.

The Simrad V3100 is now available and priced at $1,099 USD. For more information on the V3100 or other Simrad products and services offered by Navico’s Commercial Division please visit www.navico-commercial.com/.

About Simrad: The Simrad brand is wholly owned by Navico, AS. Navico is currently the world’s largest marine electronics company and produces products under leading marine electronics brands: Lowrance, Simrad and B&G. Navico has approximately 1,500 employees globally and distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide. www.navico.com.

Andrew Golden

Rushton Gregory Communications

617-413-6521

agolden@rushtongregory.com