Current News

24/04/2013 - KOTC protects employees from Sudden Cardiac Arrest with Lifeforce

Following a recent visit to the close friends of Martek at Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) for a demonstration of Marine Automated Defibrillator LIFEFORCE, we are delighted to announce that KOTC have moved to protect themselves from the devastating effects of Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

11/04/2013 - Martek revolutionises electronic chart updates

Leading manufacturer of maritime electronics and safety systems, Martek Marine, will launch its iECDIS in the coming months with unique built-in GSM mobile connectivity technology. iECDIS provides wireless updates ranging from simple daily Notices to Mariners to the full chart downloads required each month by law. This is the first ECDIS system which doesn’t rely on time-consuming and logistically challenging physical disc updates or expensive VSAT or broadband downloads.

28/03/2013 - Martek declares "ECDIS leasing option essential for shipowners and industry to benefit from early adoption"

In the depths of a longer-than-expected shipping market downturn and with many shipowners struggling with cash flow, Martek Marine, leading manufacturer of maritime safety equipment, believes that its comprehensive leasing package offers the best option for shipowners to adopt ECDIS early and benefit from increased safety and lower costs.

26/02/2013 - What role does technology play in reducing shipping accidents?

A recent article on the Canadian Underwriter website on the increase in global ship losses highlights the role that technology will play in reducing shipping accidents if carefully applied to the industry with quality training and well thought out operational implementation.

21/01/2013 - Martek Marine introduces new website ahead of iECDIS launch

Martek continues to bring the maritime industry up to date with the launch of their new go-to site for everything ECDIS related at www.ecdis-info.com.