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Q: Do I need a separate fishfinder and chartplotter, or is a combo unit enough?

A combo is the right call for most working boats, because it lets a mark be dropped on an echo at the exact position it appeared, without reading a position off one screen and typing it into another. Separate units are worth it mainly for redundancy, or when a skipper and a crew member need to watch navigation and sounding at the same time on two full screens rather than one split display.

Q: Does my vessel need HF as well as VHF?

If it operates within reliable coast station coverage, VHF with DSC is sufficient. If it makes offshore passages beyond that coverage, it needs MF/HF or satellite communication in addition to VHF, since HF reaches oceanic distances through ionospheric propagation that line-of-sight VHF physically cannot achieve, regardless of transmit power.

Q: Do I need a licence and an MMSI to fit a DSC marine VHF radio in India?

Yes. A vessel carrying transmitting radio equipment needs a Maritime Mobile Station Licence from the WPC Wing of the Department of Telecommunications, and a DSC set needs an MMSI programmed in before it can originate a distress alert. The MMSI is generally obtained through vessel registration before the licence is applied for. Confirm current requirements and fees with the WPC regional licensing office.

Q: Should I fit radar, or is AIS enough?

They cover different failure modes and most bridges benefit from both. AIS only shows vessels that carry it, switched on and correctly programmed; it shows nothing about an unlit small craft, floating debris or a headland in fog. Radar detects anything reflective regardless of whether it cooperates, but cannot identify a target by name the way AIS data does. A vessel working coastal waters in poor visibility or among unlit small craft gets more from radar; one operating mainly in busy shipping lanes gets more from AIS at a fraction of the cost.

Q: What does a GMDSS radio survey actually check?

Whether the fitted equipment matches the vessel's certified sea area, that DSC alerting works with the correct MMSI and a live position feed, main and reserve power supplies, antenna and feeder condition, battery expiry dates on survival-craft and portable equipment, NAVTEX reception, and the supporting paperwork: type approval certificates, the Record of Equipment, service station reports and crew certification.

Q: I've bought an autopilot control head. What else do I need before it will actually steer the boat?

A drive matched to the vessel's steering type, a dedicated heading sensor (not GPS course-over-ground, which lags and includes drift), a rudder feedback unit fitted at the quadrant, and, if it will steer to a route, a protocol match with the chartplotter over NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000. After installation it still needs commissioning: compass swing, rudder feedback zeroing and sea trials to tune the response, without which it will hunt or fail to hold a course.

Fishfinder and chartplotter combos, GMDSS, VHF and HF communication for vessels of every size.

Marine products

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GarminMarine
9-Axis Heading Sensor
A 9-axis heading sensor delivering compass output at 10 Hz with typical accuracy of plus or minus 2 degrees across the full 0 to 360 degree range.
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SkyNavMarine
AIS-700E
A dual-channel AIS transceiver operating on both marine AIS channels with 2 W output power and a wide 9 to 40 V DC supply range.
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AlincoMarine
Alinco DJ-MX1
SPECIFICATIONS Frequency range : Tx : 156.025-157.425MHz Rx : 156.050-163.275MHz Frequency stability : ±10ppm Antenna impedance : FM (16K0G3E) Rated voltage : 50 Ω Current Consumption : 0.35A (Max audio output) 1.5A (TX / 5W) / 0.9A (TX / 1W) (Battery life up…
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Alinco DJ-VX11
The Alinco DJ-VX11 is a waterproof VHF marine handheld radio rated IP67, offering 5W/2W/0.5W selectable output and around 230g weight including battery and antenna.
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AlincoMarine
Alinco DR MX-15
SPECIFICATIONS Frequency range Tx : 156.025-157.425MHz Rx : 156.050-163.275MHz Frequency stability ±10ppm Emission type FM (16K0G3E), DSC(16K0G2B) Antenna impedance 50 Ω Rated voltage 13.8V ±15% Current Consumption 1.5A (Max audio output) 5.5A (TX 25W)/ 1.5A…
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AMECMarine
AMEC A750 Class A AIS Transponder
The futureproof and user-friendly AMEC A750 Key Features: Fully compliant with latest IMO, IEC, and ITU standards Certified for both SOLAS and Inland mode Color 4.3” sunlight readable LCD display Intuitive user-interface and operation Integrated Pilot Plug…
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AMEC B620
The AMEC B620 is a Class B CS AIS transceiver with NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, and USB outputs, IP68 waterproofing, and 2W transmit power.
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AMEC B620S
The AMEC B620S is a Class B CS AIS transceiver with an integrated VHF splitter alongside NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, and USB outputs.
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AMECMarine
AMEC CYPHO-150
The AMEC CYPHO-150 is a dual-channel AIS receiver with NMEA 0183 and USB output for tracking nearby vessel traffic.
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AMECMarine
AMEC Cypho-150S AIS Receiver
The AMEC Cypho-150S is a dual-channel AIS receiver with an integrated VHF radio pass-through, NMEA 0183, and USB output.
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AMECMarine
AMEC Plomo 500 SART
The AMEC Plomo 500 is a floating AIS Search and Rescue Transponder with a 96-hour minimum battery life and IEC 61097-14 certification.
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AMECMarine
AMEC R150GE WideLink
The AMEC R150GE WideLink is a dual-channel AIS receiver with NMEA 0183, RS-232, USB, and Ethernet outputs for shore-based or vessel monitoring installations.
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AMECMarine
AMEC TB520 AIS MOB
The AMEC TB520 is an AIS Man Overboard beacon with a 72-channel GPS receiver, 2W VHF transmitter, IP68 waterproofing, and immersion-activated alerting.
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AMECMarine
AMEC TB560
A simplified Class B AIS tracking beacon from AMEC with built-in VHF and GPS antennas, aimed at cost-effective vessel tracking for smaller craft.
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AMECMarine
AMEC WideLink B650
The AMEC WideLink B650 is a Class B SO AIS transponder with SOTDMA access, selectable 5W or 1W transmit power, and full NMEA 0183/2000 connectivity.
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AMECMarine
AMEC WideLink B650S
The AMEC WideLink B650S is a Class B SO AIS transponder with an integrated VHF splitter, SOTDMA access, and selectable 5W or 1W transmit power.
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SandeMarineMarine
AP200 Autopilot
A 7-inch NMEA 0183 marine autopilot control head supporting waypoint navigation and multiple steering modes across hydraulic, chain, and solenoid valve boats.
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SkyNavMarine
AT-102 AIS Buoy Tracker
A compact AIS buoy tracker broadcasting on the marine AIS band with up to 20 days of runtime from its rechargeable Li-ion battery.
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SkyNavMarine
AT-206 AIS Buoy Tracker
A larger AIS buoy tracker broadcasting on the marine AIS band with over a year of runtime from its rechargeable Li-ion battery.
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GarminMarine
ECHOMAP UHD2 7" cv
A 6.1-inch keyed-button fishfinder/chartplotter combo with built-in CHIRP sonar and ClearVu scanning for boats up to 32 GB of chart storage.
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EntelMarine
Entel DT 885 FF
Key Features: Analogue & DMR Modes 99 Channels, 1 Zone IP68 Submersible (2m, 4 hours) Compliant to MILSTD construction 810C/D/E/F/G Easy to read, high contract white on black OLED display Display channel number & frequency Exceptionally loud & best clarity…
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Entel DT542
IECEx-certified marine VHF handheld for hazardous areas, with 16 channels, 4W output, IP68 waterproofing and 13.5 hours of battery life.
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Entel DT544
IECEx-certified marine VHF handheld for hazardous areas, with 4W output, IP68 waterproofing and 13.5 hours of battery life.
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Entel DT582M
IECEx-certified UHF DMR handheld for hazardous areas, with 16 channels, 2W output, IP68 waterproofing and up to 19.5 hours of battery life.
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EntelMarine
Entel DT585M
IECEx-certified UHF DMR handheld for hazardous areas, with 99 channels, 2W output, IP68 waterproofing and up to 19.5 hours of battery life.
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EntelMarine
Entel DT842
ATEX-certified marine VHF handheld for hazardous areas, with 16 channels, 4W output, IP68 waterproofing and 13.5 hours of battery life.
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Entel DT844
ATEX-certified marine VHF handheld for hazardous areas, with 4W output, IP68 waterproofing and 13.5 hours of battery life.
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Entel DT844FF
ATEX-certified marine VHF handheld for hazardous areas, with 4W output, IP68 waterproofing and 13.5 hours of battery life.
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Entel DT882M
ATEX-certified UHF DMR handheld for hazardous areas, with 16 channels, 2W output, IP68 waterproofing and up to 19.5 hours of battery life.
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EntelMarine
Entel DT885M
ATEX-certified UHF DMR handheld for hazardous areas, with 99 channels, 2W output, IP68 waterproofing and up to 19.5 hours of battery life.
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EntelMarine
Entel DT942
ATEX-certified marine VHF handheld for hazardous areas, with 16 channels, IP68 waterproofing and 16.5 hours of battery life.
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Entel DT944
ATEX-certified marine VHF handheld for hazardous areas, with IP68 waterproofing and 16.5 hours of battery life.
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Entel DT944FF
ATEX-certified marine VHF handheld for hazardous areas, with 4-digit channel support, IP68 waterproofing and 16.5 hours of battery life.
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EntelMarine
Entel DT982M
ATEX II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb certified UHF DMR handheld for hazardous areas, with 16 channels, IP68 waterproofing and up to 19.5 hours of battery life.
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EntelMarine
Entel DT985FF
ATEX-certified UHF marine handheld for hazardous areas, with analogue/DMR operation, IP68 waterproofing and up to 19.5 hours of battery life.
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EntelMarine
Entel DT985M
ATEX-certified UHF DMR handheld for hazardous areas, with 99 channels, IP68 waterproofing and up to 19.5 hours of battery life.
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EntelMarine
Entel DX 544 IS
Key Features: All Marine VHF Channels (INT, USA, CAN) Displays marine channel number & channel name IP68 Submersible (2m, 4 hours) Compliant to MILSTD construction 810C/D/E/F/G Salt Water anti-corrosion chassis coating 3 watts loudest & best clarity audio –…
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EntelMarine
Entel DX482M
UHF DMR/analogue handheld radio with 16 channels, IP68 waterproofing and up to 24 hours of digital-mode battery life.
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Entel DX485M
UHF DMR/analogue handheld radio with 99 channels, IP68 waterproofing, MIL-STD-810 ruggedness, and up to 24 hours of digital-mode battery life.
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EntelMarine
Entel DX542-IS
Intrinsically safe marine VHF handheld certified to UL913 for hazardous-area use, with 5W output, IP68 waterproofing and a dedicated IS-rated battery.
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EntelMarine
Entel DX582M-IS
UHF DMR/analogue handheld radio with 16 channels, 4W output, IP68 waterproofing and up to 21 hours of digital-mode battery life.
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EntelMarine
Entel DX585M-IS
UHF DMR/analogue handheld radio with 99 channels, 4W output, IP68 waterproofing and up to 21 hours of digital-mode battery life.
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EntelMarine
Entel DX644/ATIS
Marine VHF handheld with ATIS signalling for inland European waterways, 5W output, IP68 waterproofing and a 2200mAh battery.
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Entel HT644
Marine VHF handheld radio covering 156-163.275MHz with all INT/USA/CAN channels, 5W output, IP68 waterproofing and a 2200mAh battery rated for 14.5 hours.
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EntelMarine
Entel HT649
GMDSS marine VHF handheld with 19 preset channels, low-power (<1W ERP) transmission, and a primary lithium battery for 17.5 hours of standby-ready operation.
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EntelMarine
Entel HT782M
UHF handheld radio with up to 255 channels (LCD model), 2W output, IP68 waterproofing and 17.5 hours of battery life.
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EntelMarine
Entel HT783M
UHF handheld radio with up to 255 channels (LCD model), 2W output, IP68 waterproofing and 17.5 hours of battery life.
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IcomMarine
GM600
VHF Mobile Transceivers Key Features: GMDSS VHF Radio with Class A DSC Meets MED "Wheel Mark" Requirements Meets ITU-R M.493-13 DSC 4.3 inch Wide Viewing Angle Colour TFT LCD Provides Loud, Clear Audio Intuitive User Interface DC-DC Converter PS-310
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IcomMarine
GM800
MF/HF Transceiver Key Features: Satisfies SOLAS Carriage Requirements Meets Strict Environmental Requirements Meets ITU-R M.493-13 DSC 4.3 inch Wide Viewing Angle Colour Display Provides Loud, Clear Audio Unified Design User Interface
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GarminMarine
GMI 20
A compact NMEA 2000 marine instrument display for engine, navigation, and environmental data, housed in a gasketed, IPX7-rated case.
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GMR 18 xHD3 Dome
A 17-inch radome marine radar with a 48 nm maximum range, 4 kW transmit power, and MARPA target tracking when paired with a heading sensor.
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GarminMarine
GMR 434/436 xHD3 Open-Array Radar
An open-array marine radar delivering up to 72 nm range and 4 kW peak transmit power with 24 or 48 rpm antenna rotation.
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GarminMarine
GNX Wind
A compact NMEA 2000 wind display for sailboats, built into a gasketed, IPX7-rated polycarbonate housing.
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GarminMarine
GPSMAP 1223xsv
A 12.1-inch touchscreen marine multi-function display with built-in 1 kW CHIRP sonar, ClearVu/SideVu scanning, and HDMI video output for the helm.
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GarminMarine
GPSMAP 585Plus
Find fishing spot, Catch fish with the Power of Garmin CHIRP Key Features: The Power of Garmin CHIRP Clearest Scanning Sonar on the Water With the Best Maps on the Water Supporting Quickdraw Contours: Create Your Own HD Maps Compatible with GPS, GLONASS and…
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GPSMAP 79s
A floating, AA-battery-powered handheld marine GPS rated for up to 19 hours of runtime and IPX7 water resistance.
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GPSMAP 86s
A handheld marine GPS with an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery rated for up to 40 hours of use, or 200 hours in expedition mode.
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GarminMarine
GPSMAP 923xsv
A 9-inch touchscreen marine multi-function display combining GPS/GLONASS/Galileo positioning with built-in 1 kW CHIRP sonar, ClearVu and SideVu scanning.
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GarminMarine
gWind Wired
A mast-mounted, wired wind transducer measuring wind speed from 0.8 to 90 knots, with a 25 meter cable and IPX6 water resistance.
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GarminMarine
gWind Wireless 2
A wireless, mast-mounted wind transducer measuring wind speed from 0.9 to 90 knots without a run of cable to the helm.
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HaiyangMarine
Haiyang – HIS-550B
Features: 5 inch Color WVGA LCD display Easy operation Background Map AIS COMPATIBILITY AIS label Window PDF Brochure
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Haiyang HD 1000CF
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Haiyang HD 880 CF
The Haiyang HD 880 CF is an 8-inch SVGA chartplotter/fishfinder combo with multi-constellation GNSS and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance.
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Haiyang HD-1000C
The Haiyang HD-1000C is a 10.4-inch chartplotter with multi-constellation GNSS positioning and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance, built for larger-vessel bridge displays.
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Haiyang HD-1000CFA
The Haiyang HD-1000CFA is a 10.4-inch WVGA fishfinder/GPS combo with dual-frequency 50/200 kHz sounding up to 1.5kW, multi-constellation GNSS, and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance.
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HaiyangMarine
Haiyang HD-50CF
The Haiyang HD-50CF is a 5-inch color LCD fishfinder/GPS combo with dual-frequency 50/200 kHz sounding, up to 1.5kW output, and a multi-constellation GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver compliant with IMO Resolution MSC.112(73).
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HaiyangMarine
Haiyang HD-50F
The Haiyang HD-50F/CF is a 5-inch color LCD fishfinder with dual-frequency 50/200 kHz sounding and up to 600W output, compliant with IMO Resolution MSC.112(73).
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Haiyang HD-580C
The Haiyang HD-580C is an XGA-resolution (1024x768) chartplotter controller with multi-constellation GNSS positioning and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance.
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Haiyang HD-580CF
The Haiyang HD-580CF is an XGA-resolution (1024x768) fishfinder/GPS combo controller with multi-constellation GNSS positioning and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance.
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HaiyangMarine
Haiyang HD-70C
The Haiyang HD-70C is a 7-inch Windows-based chartplotter with a wide color LCD, multi-constellation GNSS positioning, and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance for commercial marine use.
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Haiyang HD-70CF
The Haiyang HD-70CF is a 7-inch Windows-based fishfinder/GPS combo with a wide color LCD, multi-constellation GNSS positioning, and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance for commercial marine use.
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Haiyang HD-70F
The Haiyang HD-70F is a 7-inch wide-screen chartplotter/fishfinder combo with dual-frequency sounding and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance.
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Haiyang HD-770CF
The Haiyang HD-770CF is a 7-inch chartplotter/fishfinder combo with dual-frequency sounding up to 1.2kW and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance.
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Haiyang HD-77CF
The Haiyang HD-77CF is a 7-inch chartplotter/fishfinder combo with dual-frequency sounding up to 1.2kW and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance.
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Haiyang HD-77F
The Haiyang HD-77F is a 7-inch Windows-based chartplotter with a wide color LED-backlit display, 20,000-waypoint capacity, and AIS-alarm support, compliant with IMO Resolution MSC.112(73).
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Haiyang HD-880C
The Haiyang HD-880C is an 8-inch SVGA chartplotter with multi-constellation GNSS positioning and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance for commercial marine use.
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Haiyang HD-880CFA
The Haiyang HD-880CFA is an 8-inch SVGA fishfinder/GPS combo with dual-frequency 50/200 kHz sounding up to 1.5kW, multi-constellation GNSS, and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance.
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Haiyang HIS-55A
The Haiyang HIS-55A is a 5-inch color LCD AIS/GPS combo unit with a dual-receiver GMSK AIS transceiver and multi-constellation GNSS positioning, compliant with IEC 62287-1 and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73).
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HaiyangMarine
Haiyang HIS-70A
The Haiyang HIS-70A is a 7-inch Windows-based AIS/chartplotter combo with a 2W Class A-style AIS transceiver, GPS positioning, and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance.
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Haiyang HS-55C
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Haiyang KS-101C
The Haiyang KS-101C is a 10.1-inch WXGA touchscreen chartplotter with multi-constellation GNSS positioning up to 10Hz update rate and NMEA 2000 input, compliant with IMO Resolution MSC.112(78).
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Haiyang Vega VG-10CF
The Haiyang Vega VG-10CF is a 10.4-inch touchscreen fishfinder/GPS combo with dual-frequency 50/200 kHz sounding up to 1.5kW, multi-constellation GNSS, and IMO Resolution MSC.112(73) compliance.
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HaiyangMarine
Haiyang VG – 12CF
12.1 inch touch color Chart plotter/Fishfinder Android OS Full multi-touch Rotatable screen WPT 100,000 points Digital Fishfinder PDF Brochure
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IcomMarine
IC-GM1600
Icom IC-GM1600 GMDSS survival-craft VHF radio built to IMO MSC.149(77), rated for over 8 hours of operation even at -20C.
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IcomMarine
IC-GM1600E
VHF Handheld Transceivers Key Features: Meets strict environmental requirements for GMDSS Superior low temperature characteristic Lithium battery pack Large keypad with positive button action Meets MED 2014/90/EU, “Wheel mark” requirements Wide viewing angle…
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IC-M220
VHF Fixed Mount Transceivers Key Features: `High Quality, Excellent Performance Compact Body (W × H × D; 156.5 × 66.5 × 110.1 mm; 6.2 × 2.6 × 4.3 in) Easy Installation in Limited Space Powerful Front Mount Speaker Delivers Loud and Clear Audio Built-in Class…
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IC-M25
Discontinued by the manufacturer. Three Color Choices and Smart Features. Slim, Lightweight, High Performance Large LCD, Simple User Interface USB Charging (Micro-B USB type) Float'n Flash 11 Hours of Battery Life Optional Speaker-Microphone, HM-213 550mW Audio Output PDF Brochure
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IcomMarine
IC-M25EVO
Icom IC-M25EVO compact handheld VHF marine radio with selectable 5W/2.5W/1W output and a lightweight 228g body.
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IcomMarine
IC-M330
VHF Fixed Mount Transceivers Key Features: Top Performance Ultra Compact VHF Ultra Compact Body, Flexible Installation New Speaker Delivers Dynamic, Clear Audio Built-in Class D DSC Class Leading Receiver Performance Intuitive Operation with Icom Marine User…
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IC-M36
Discontinued by the manufacturer. VHF Transceivers Key Features And yes, it floats too! LOUD button Noise cancelling microphone Automatic volume adjustment Low power consumption Large buttons and slim dimensions PDF Brochure
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IcomMarine
IC-M37
VHF Transceivers Key Features More power, more waterproof, more form factor Voice boost and mute functions Low Battery Alert Function Dual/Tri-Watch Functions Float n Flash Function Instant Access to Chanel and call Channel Favorite Channel Function Weather…
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IcomMarine
IC-M424
Discontinued by the manufacturer. VHF Fixed Mount Transceivers Key Features New Intuitive User Interface Active Noise Cancelling 10W Loud Audio, Public Address and Foghorn Built-in Class D DSC (Meets ITU-R M493-13) Optional COMMANDMIC™ HM-195B/SW for 2nd Station/Intercom Common NMEA Interface…
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IcomMarine
IC-M424G
Icom IC-M424G fixed-mount VHF marine radio with built-in 66-channel GPS and NMEA2000 output, rated IPX7.
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IcomMarine
IC-M510 Class D
Icom IC-M510 Class D fixed-mount VHF marine radio with DSC, dual-channel AIS receive, and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity.
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IcomMarine
IC-M510EVO
Flagship fixed-mount VHF/DSC radio from Icom, an evolution of the IC-M510 Class D with Wi-Fi connectivity and RemoteCommander wireless control.
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IcomMarine
IC-M605
Icom IC-M605 fixed-mount VHF marine radio with DSC on channel 70 and dual-channel AIS receive, rated 25W output.
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IcomMarine
IC-M73PLUS
Icom IC-M73PLUS handheld VHF marine radio rated IPX8 waterproof with 6W/3W/1W selectable output.
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IcomMarine
IC-M802
Discontinued by the manufacturer. HF Transceiver Key Featrues: Digital Signal Processor Built-in ITU Class E DSC One touch e-mail button* Automatic antenna tuner, AT-140 PDF Brochure
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IcomMarine
IC-M803
Key Features: Distress Button for Emergency Built-in DSC Watch-Keeping Receiver with the Multiple Task Mode Intuitive User Interface 4.3 inch Wide Viewing Angle Color TFT Display Integrated GPS Receiver Two Minutes Instant Replay Memory Advanced RF Direct…
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IcomMarine
IC-M804
Icom IC-M804 marine SSB transceiver for long-range HF communication with built-in DSC and up to 125W PEP output.
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IcomMarine
IC-M85
Icom IC-M85 dual-mode handheld radio combining marine VHF channels with land mobile operation on 136-174MHz.
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IcomMarine
IC-M85UL
Intrinsically safe marine VHF handheld from Icom, certified to UL913 Ed.8 and ANSI/TIA-4950-B for hazardous-area use aboard tankers and cargo vessels.
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IcomMarine
IC-M88 UL
Discontinued by the manufacturer. VHF Transceivers Key Features Additional features Selectable 5/3/1 W output power Auto WX scan and WX alert function Simple Up/Down switches for operating channel selection Instant access to Ch. 16 and Ch. 9 (or call channel) Simple add/delete TAG scanning…
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IcomMarine
IC-M94D
Icom IC-M94D handheld VHF marine radio with built-in DSC and AIS receiver, rated IPX7 waterproof.
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IcomMarine
MA-510TR
Icom MA-510TR Class B AIS transponder with integrated 72-channel GPS receiver and DSC monitoring on channel 70.
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IcomMarine
MR-1010RII
Marine Radar Key Features: 36 NM Range Observation with 4kW Output Radome Scanner Simplified ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids) Function* DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Information Function* AIS (Automatic Identification System) Overlay Function* Wide…
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IcomMarine
MR-1210RII, MR-1210TII
Marine Radar Key Features: 12.1-inch Color TFT Display (600×800 dots) New User Interface Stabilized Head Up Mode* True Trail Function* Simplified ATA (Automatic Tracking Aid) AIS (Automatic Identification System) overlay function* Favorite AIS* Optional Video…
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Samyung ENCMarine
SNX-300 Navtex Receiver
The Samyung SNX-300 is a NAVTEX receiver with a 5.6-inch LCD, built-in thermal printer, and dual-frequency (518/490 kHz) reception with up to 72 hours of message storage.
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Samyung ENCMarine
SRG-150DN
The Samyung SRG-150DN is a 150W MF/HF GMDSS radio covering 1.6 to 27.5 MHz with integrated DSC and NBDP telex functions for distress and safety communications.
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GarminMarine
SteadyCast Heading Sensor
A compact NMEA 2000 heading sensor housed in a fully gasketed, IPX7-rated case for feeding compass data to marine displays and radar.
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Samyung ENCMarine
STR-7000A
The Samyung STR-7000A is a fixed-mount marine VHF/DSC radio with 191 channels, 25W/1W selectable output, and ITU-R M.493-14 Class A DSC operation.
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GarminMarine
STRIKER 4cv
A compact 3.5-inch fishfinder/GPS combo from Garmin's STRIKER series, with CHIRP traditional and ClearVu scanning sonar. Discontinued by the manufacturer.
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Samyung ENCMarine
STV-160
The Samyung STV-160 is a handheld VHF radio covering all USA, international, and Canadian channels plus 10 weather channels, with an 8-hour battery life on its 1350mAh 7.2V pack.
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UnidenMarine
UM435BK
A fixed-mount VHF marine radio with selectable 1 or 25 watt output, a dedicated distress button, and USA/Canada/International channel coverage.
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UnidenMarine
UM725GBT
A fixed-mount VHF marine radio with built-in GPS, Bluetooth, selectable 1 or 25 watt output, and IPX8 waterproofing.
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Marine navigation and communication equipment for commercial vessels, fishing fleets and workboats across India: fishfinder and chartplotter combos, GMDSS sets, fixed and handheld VHF, AIS and HF. ASPL supplies, installs, commissions and services the equipment, with a nationwide collection network for repairs.

This category covers the equipment on a working vessel's bridge or console: fishfinder and chartplotter combos for position and depth, marine VHF for routine and distress communication, MF/HF for offshore range, radar for detecting anything reflective regardless of whether it cooperates, and autopilot for holding a course. GMDSS, the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, is the regulatory framework that ties the communication equipment together for vessels it applies to. AIS transponders and the NMEA networking that interfaces all of this onto one display are covered in more depth on the Marine Network & Interface page, since that is genuinely separate equipment with its own standards and installation practice.

A chartplotter takes a GNSS position fix and places it on chart data, while a fishfinder uses an echo sounder and transducer to show what is under the hull; a combo unit associates the two so a mark dropped on an echo is dropped at the position the vessel occupied when it appeared. Marine VHF operates around 156 to 163 MHz and travels essentially line of sight, so its range is governed by antenna height at both ends far more than by transmit power. MF and HF work in a much lower band where the ionosphere refracts and returns the signal beyond the horizon, which is why HF reaches from mid-ocean to a shore station where VHF cannot. Radar transmits a microwave pulse from a rotating antenna and measures the reflections that return, giving range and bearing to anything reflective in line of sight without needing the target to carry any equipment at all. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) rides on top of VHF and MF/HF: pressing a distress button sends a data burst carrying the vessel's MMSI and, where the radio has position data, its position, which coast stations and nearby DSC-equipped vessels decode automatically.

How to choose one

Chartplotter-only, fishfinder-only, or a combo: A combo unit is usually right when a mark needs to be dropped on ground that just produced an echo, which is the normal working pattern on a fishing boat. Separate units earn their place when redundancy matters (one combo failure loses both functions at once), when a skipper and a crew member need to watch navigation and sounding at the same time on full screens rather than a cramped split, or when the boat's sounding and navigation needs are badly mismatched in size.
Screen size for the wheelhouse it will live in: Size follows from viewing distance, not budget: a helm within arm's reach reads a 5 inch display fine, while a display mounted above and forward of a seated position needs to grow to stay legible. Diagonal size and resolution are separate specifications, so compare pixel density as well as inches, and count how many panes (chart, sonar, radar, instruments) will run at once before sizing, since a split screen gives each function only a fraction of the display.
Fixed-mount or handheld VHF, or both: A fixed-mount set runs 25 W into a masthead antenna and is where DSC distress alerting belongs, since it draws continuous power and covers by far the greatest range. A handheld goes where the crew goes: deck work, a tender, and abandoning ship, which is why survival-craft VHF exists as a separate carriage item. Most working vessels need both, with the fixed set as primary and at least one waterproof handheld as backup.
Whether the vessel needs HF as well as VHF: VHF is sufficient for coastal and harbour work within coast station coverage. Offshore passages beyond that reach need MF/HF or satellite in addition to VHF, never instead of it, because HF's ionospheric propagation reaches oceanic distances that line-of-sight VHF cannot. Fishing vessels working well out from the coast often rely on HF to reach shore without satellite airtime costs.
Radar, given what AIS already covers: Radar detects anything reflective, cooperating or not: unlit small craft, floating debris, a coastline in fog. AIS only shows vessels that carry it, switched on and correctly programmed. The two answer different questions and a bridge that carries both overlays them on one screen. If a radar is fitted, the choice is mainly antenna length: a radome suits smaller vessels and constrained mounting, while a longer open-array antenna gives sharper bearing discrimination between closely spaced targets at the cost of size, weight and mounting height.
Autopilot compatibility with the boat's actual steering: An autopilot is a chain of parts, not a single product: a drive matched to the vessel's steering type (hydraulic, mechanical cable, chain or solenoid valve), a heading sensor separate from GPS course-over-ground, a rudder feedback unit, and a control head. Waypoint steering also needs the autopilot and the chartplotter to speak the same protocol, NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, with a gateway budgeted if they differ. Confirm all of this against the specific boat before ordering, not on the day of the install.

Standards that apply

SOLAS Chapter IV and the GMDSS sea areas: The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System divides the world's waters into four sea areas, A1 to A4, defined by which shore-based or satellite alerting coverage actually reaches a vessel there rather than by a fixed distance from the coast, and the radio equipment a SOLAS vessel must carry is set cumulatively by which of those areas she trades in. Every vessel it applies to must be able to raise a distress alert by at least two separate and independent means using different radiocommunication services.
Maritime Mobile Station Licence and MMSI (India): Fitting a DSC-capable VHF or MF/HF radio in India requires a Maritime Mobile Station Licence, issued by the regional offices of the Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) Wing of the Department of Telecommunications, with a separate licence category for fishing trawlers and boats. The radio also needs an MMSI, the nine-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity obtained through the ship registration route, programmed in before DSC can originate a distress alert at all. Confirm current fees, documentation and validity with the WPC regional licensing office rather than assuming a fixed procedure.
IMO Resolution MSC.149(77): survival craft radio equipment: The performance standard that survival-craft VHF handhelds, carried separately from a vessel's main radio installation for use during abandonment, are built and type-approved against, covering waterproofing, cold-weather operation and minimum battery endurance.
Radio survey and the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate: In India, radio surveys of Indian-flag vessels are carried out by nautical surveyors at the Mercantile Marine Department offices or by Recognised Organisations acting on the administration's behalf — classification societies such as the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register or Bureau Veritas, authorised under the domestic rules giving effect to SOLAS Chapter IV. A satisfactory survey supports the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate (or the radio element of the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate) and its Record of Equipment, checking DSC operation, reserve power, antennas and feeders, and battery expiry dates on portable and survival-craft equipment among other items.

Installation notes

On VHF and HF, range is decided far more by the antenna and its feed than by the radio model: a masthead whip run on good coaxial cable with sealed connectors and a fused supply taken from a sound point outperforms a stronger radio on a tired antenna run every time. An HF installation additionally needs a proper ground or counterpoise on a non-conductive hull and a supply able to deliver its transmit current, since a marine SSB set can draw tens of amps while transmitting. A radar's mounting has its own constraints: an open-array scanner needs swept clearance all round and a mast or platform rated for its wind load, and both dome and open-array units carry compass-safe distances and radiation safe-distance figures that have to be respected at the planning stage, not discovered afterwards. MARPA radar target tracking additionally needs a separately fitted heading sensor before it will compute a tracked target's course and closest point of approach. An autopilot is not finished once wired in: it needs commissioning, compass swing and deviation correction, rudder feedback zeroing and end-stop limits, then sea trials to tune its response, and a system fitted but not tuned will hunt or fail to hold course in a seaway. Across all of this equipment, programme the MMSI as soon as it is issued and confirm a live position feed reaches every DSC-capable radio, since a distress alert without a position is far less useful to a rescue coordinator.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a separate fishfinder and chartplotter, or is a combo unit enough?

A combo is the right call for most working boats, because it lets a mark be dropped on an echo at the exact position it appeared, without reading a position off one screen and typing it into another. Separate units are worth it mainly for redundancy, or when a skipper and a crew member need to watch navigation and sounding at the same time on two full screens rather than one split display.

Does my vessel need HF as well as VHF?

If it operates within reliable coast station coverage, VHF with DSC is sufficient. If it makes offshore passages beyond that coverage, it needs MF/HF or satellite communication in addition to VHF, since HF reaches oceanic distances through ionospheric propagation that line-of-sight VHF physically cannot achieve, regardless of transmit power.

Do I need a licence and an MMSI to fit a DSC marine VHF radio in India?

Yes. A vessel carrying transmitting radio equipment needs a Maritime Mobile Station Licence from the WPC Wing of the Department of Telecommunications, and a DSC set needs an MMSI programmed in before it can originate a distress alert. The MMSI is generally obtained through vessel registration before the licence is applied for. Confirm current requirements and fees with the WPC regional licensing office.

Should I fit radar, or is AIS enough?

They cover different failure modes and most bridges benefit from both. AIS only shows vessels that carry it, switched on and correctly programmed; it shows nothing about an unlit small craft, floating debris or a headland in fog. Radar detects anything reflective regardless of whether it cooperates, but cannot identify a target by name the way AIS data does. A vessel working coastal waters in poor visibility or among unlit small craft gets more from radar; one operating mainly in busy shipping lanes gets more from AIS at a fraction of the cost.

What does a GMDSS radio survey actually check?

Whether the fitted equipment matches the vessel's certified sea area, that DSC alerting works with the correct MMSI and a live position feed, main and reserve power supplies, antenna and feeder condition, battery expiry dates on survival-craft and portable equipment, NAVTEX reception, and the supporting paperwork: type approval certificates, the Record of Equipment, service station reports and crew certification.

I've bought an autopilot control head. What else do I need before it will actually steer the boat?

A drive matched to the vessel's steering type, a dedicated heading sensor (not GPS course-over-ground, which lags and includes drift), a rudder feedback unit fitted at the quadrant, and, if it will steer to a route, a protocol match with the chartplotter over NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000. After installation it still needs commissioning: compass swing, rudder feedback zeroing and sea trials to tune the response, without which it will hunt or fail to hold a course.