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RNLI Supply Agreement
RNLI Supply Agreement.
About this update from Srt Marine Systems Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n SOFTWARE RADIO TECHNOLOGY PLC \n\n Agreement to Supply AIS Technology to the RNLI \n\nThe Directors of Software Radio Technology plc (\"SRT\") are pleased to announce\nthat SRT Marine Technology Limited has signed an agreement with Raycomm\nElectronics Limited to supply SRT's AIS Class B transceivers for use in a\nsystem being developed by Raycomm for the RNLI to assist in tracking and\nmanagement of its fleet of lifeboats.\n\nAdopting new technology which enhances search and rescue capability is a high\non the agenda for the RNLI. Extensive trials of SRT Marine Technology's AIS\nClass B transceivers carried out in the Solent on a number of RNLI All-Weather\nLifeboats demonstrated the significant benefits for the RNLI.\n\nNeil Peniket, SRT Marine Technology's Managing Director said: \"We have invested\nsignificantly in sea trials of our Class B products here in the UK and\nthroughout the world. The reliability and functionality of our solution is\ncrucial for the RNLI.\"\n\nMark Morgan, Radiocommunications Project Officer with the RNLI said: \"The RNLI\nconsiders AIS Class B to be an important technology in augmenting existing\nsearch and rescue systems.\"\n\nRichard Thatcher, Raycomm's Managing Director said: \"Our expertise in\nintegrating leading edge technologies to provide complete product solutions is\nenabling the RNLI to achieve an ever more rapid and successful response in a\nsearch and rescue situation.\"\n\nAbout SRT Marine Technology\n\nSRT Marine Technology Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Software Radio\nTechnology plc and is a leading supplier of AIS technology and solutions.\n\nSoftware Radio Technology plc is a developer and licensor of digital wireless\ntechnology reference designs that facilitate and fast-track the manufacture of\nsophisticated digital communications and tracking/surveillance products for use\nwithin the professional homeland security market. Currently SRT develops and\nsupplies technology solutions for Marine AIS and PMR-TETRA.\n\nAbout RNLI\n\nThe RNLI is a registered charity and is reliant upon donations and volunteers\nto save lives at sea. It provides, on call, the 24-hour service necessary to\ncover search and rescue requirements to 100 miles out from the coasts of the\nUnited Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.\n\nAbout Raycomm Electronics\n\nRaycomm Electronics Limited is...