b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWS Furuno Electronic Updates forWashington State Ferries IssaquahL ong-time partner of Washington State Ferries(WSF),FurunoUSArecently updated the electronics of the car/pas-senger ferry M/V Issaquah built in 1979. Both companies are members of PVA. The newly-upgraded helm featured four Furu-no FAR3220NXTBB chart radars. These black box, solid-state chart radars provide enhanced target detection with a refined user interface and new, aerodynamic antennas, as well as a host of new and improved features. The user interface provides the operator with carefully organized tools, the status bar and instant ac-cess bar, that deliver straightforward, task-based operation.Issaquahsoperatorscanquickly perform tasks without having to navigate an intricatemenutree,andaccesstoallofthe necessaryfunctionsisimmediatelyavailable. There are two chart radars on each end of the double-ended ferry and enhanced side conning for added situational awareness.directly on the radar display. The displays in- information is critical in advising operators of Issaquah is the first WSF vessel with all-NXTclude important information for three differentthe ships movement during challenging con-solid-state commercial radars onboard, pairedpoints of reference: longitudinal speed (ahead- ditions, such as berthing.withthebiggestandbrightestmonitorsastern), transverse speed (port-starboard) at the available,theMU270W.Thesewidescreenstern,andtransversespeed(port-starboard)Having easy-to-see rate-of-turn and 3-axis speed monitors allow for 3-axis speed to be displayedfrom a user-determined reference point. Thisattheconningpositionisagamechanger, says WSFs Captain Joel Michelson. On other vessels, I have speed over ground, but I could be drifting and not actually know if Im making for-ward progress towards the landing. With 3-axis speed, I know exactly how the vessel is behaving, especially in heavy current and strong wind.Dual SC130 satellite compasses provide redun-DIGITAL SHIPBUILDERS dant heading and position, ensuring accurate heading from one end to the other. Issaquah DESIGN. BUILD. CONSULT. is the first in the WSF fleet with completely incatcrowther.com redundant heading with automatic handover, ensuring continued data distribution if either antenna were to malfunction. If one compass were to fail, the other will take over automat-ically. With dual SC130 Satellite Compasses, the Issaquah has no need for a gyrocompass or the costly maintenance expenses they require.PHOTO COURTESY OF FURUNODual RD50 remote data displays at each end take advantage of the fast heading, rate-of-turn (RoT),and3-axisspeedinformation.They are fully adjustable thanks to custom RAM mounts that keep them at a perfect viewing SEASTREAK COMMODORE, SEASTREAK COURAGEOUS angle for the operator without blocking the 2 x 45m Catamaran Ro-Pax Ferries view outside the window.FOGHORN 40'