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GeoPhone Group International OY is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Expomaritt Exposhipping İstanbul 2025, scheduled from February 18 to 21 at the Istanbul Expo Center.

As a leader in marine navigation and cartography, GeoPhone will showcase its latest innovations, including the mKart MEGA ECDIS system and the ECDIS LINK service at booth 7C50.

The mKart MEGA ECDIS is an advanced Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) designed specifically for SOLAS-compliant vessels. It offers cutting-edge technology and advanced features to ensure optimal performance and safety for large vessels. (mega-ecdis.com)

In addition, GeoPhone will present the ECDIS-LINK service, a comprehensive solution for managing and purchasing electronic navigational charts (ENCs). Beyond chart management, ECDIS-LINK also includes a powerful fleet management system, enabling real-time vessel tracking, route optimization, and operational insights to enhance maritime efficiency and safety.

Attendees of Expomaritt Exposhipping İstanbul 2025 are invited to visit GeoPhone's booth (7C50) to experience firsthand these state-of-the-art maritime solutions. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry experts and discover how GeoPhone's innovations can enhance maritime navigation and fleet operations.

For more information about the exhibition, please visit the official website: (expomaritt.com)

For details on GeoPhone Group International OY and its products, visit: (geophone.fi)

12/02/2025

New features:
- Automatic sensors (COM-ports) scanning:
You can find it in "Menu, Sensors"
- More convenient installation of charts, especially in conjunction with GetENC-distribution system:
Just download only one zip-file, copy it to ECDIS and simply choose it in "ENC atlas" via "LOAD from GetENC" section
- Useful built-in Help system:
In "all-in-one Search" just type what you want to see
- Full VDR support:
Tested in collaboration with AMI Marine
- Routes and User Charts data exchange between multiple ECDISes feature:
Just go to "Route plans" or "User charts" and Send/Receive them


Multiple Interface and Usability improvements:
- The Night and Twilight modes have become more expressive
- Applying all settings on the fly:
Change anything in the Menu and immediately see the result on chart
- More natural multitouch working with the charts
- The program's interaction with the OS has been made more secure, btw:
The "Exit" is now "hidden" from the user in the bottom of "Menu, System" section
- More faster auto-safety route checking feature
- Faster charts rendering

28/12/2024

In September 2024, the central theme for World Maritime Day, celebrated on September 26, is "Navigating the Future: Safety First." This theme highlights the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) efforts to enhance maritime safety, integrate innovative technologies, and adapt to new environmental regulations. Automation, digitalization, and the adoption of alternative fuels, particularly in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships, are key areas of focus.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) of 1974. As part of ongoing discussions, significant attention is being paid to automated navigation and the development of new standards for autonomous ships, regulated by the MASS (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships) Code.

A major aspect of the agenda is ensuring that technologies align with the UN's sustainable development goals, addressing both environmental sustainability and safe working conditions within the maritime industry.

This approach reflects how quickly shipping requirements are evolving and underscores the importance of integrating new technologies to improve safety at sea and protect the environment.

Source: (International Maritime Organization)

24/09/2024

We are excited to announce that mKart is unveiling our latest product, the mKart MEGA ECDIS, at the prestigious SMM 2024 maritime trade fair in Hamburg, running from September 3rd to 6th, 2024.

The SMM exhibition, known as the leading international trade fair for the maritime industry, is the perfect platform for the debut of our innovative electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS). Drawing on over 40 years of experience in developing navigation software, mKart MEGA ECDIS meets all the latest standards and requirements for maritime navigation.

With cutting-edge features like 3D chart visualization, QR code information exchange through the "Get ENC" app, integrated search and help functions, AIS targets, route planning, and much more, mKart MEGA ECDIS sets a new standard for maritime navigation software.

We invite all attendees to visit our booth to learn more about how mKart MEGA ECDIS can enhance maritime operations with its state-of-the-art technology and user-friendly interface. Join us at SMM 2024 to experience the future of maritime navigation firsthand!

03/09/2024