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NG Upgrades Navigation Systems for Coast Guard Icebreaker

Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Sperry Marine business unit has just completed a major upgrade of the Integrated Bridge System (IBS) aboard the U.S. Coast Guard's icebreaker USCGC Healy (WAGB 20).

NG Introduces Embedded Shipboard Trainer for IBS

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Sperry Marine business unit has introduced an embedded training system designed to support on-board training for ships equipped with the Sperry Marine integrated bridge system.

NG to Supply Bridge System for New Passenger Ferry

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected to supply the bridge navigation and communication systems for a new SeaFrance high-performance vehicle-passenger ferry, which is being built at Alstom’s Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France.

The new ferry, to be christened SeaFrance Berlioz, in honor of the famous French composer, is scheduled to enter service in February 2005.

Northrup Grumman to Supply IBS for 12 New Container Ships

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Sperry Marine business unit has won orders from the China Shipbuilding Corporation shipyard in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, to supply integrated bridge systems (IBS) for 12 new container ships. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“The state-of-the-art bridge electronics suite is designed to enhance navigation safety by integrating all of the ships’ navigation and steering control systems,” said John DeMaso, president of Sperry Marine.

Northrop Grumman to Supply Navigation Systems for Marine Vessels in Brazil

Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Sperry Marine business unit has recently won orders to supply navigation electronics for four new marine vessels in Brazil.

Northrop Grumman Introduces Mission Data Recorder for Military Ships

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Sperry Marine unit has introduced a mission data recorder (MDR) for the military market that automatically logs and stores critical data from shipboard sensors and systems.

The MDR is the military equivalent of Sperry Marine's voyage data recorder currently approved and certified to meet or exceed all requirements required by the International Maritime Organization for all passenger and new cargo ships over 3,000 gross tonnage by July 1, 2002.

Northrop Grumman Wins Contract to Supply Platform Management System for Type 45 Destroyers

LONDON -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has won a $15 million contract to supply six ship sets of machinery control and monitoring systems for the U.K.'s Type 45 "D" Class destroyer for the Royal Navy.

The contract, awarded by BAE SYSTEMS Electronics, the Type 45 prime contractor, calls for Northrop Grumman to develop and deliver six platform management systems (PMS) for the Type 45 ships. The contract also includes options for life-cycle support, including maintenance, repair, spares management, equipment upgrades and training.

Marine Systems Wins IBS Orders For Four New RCI Cruise Ships

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Litton Marine Systems has won orders to supply integrated bridge systems (IBS) for four new cruise ships being built for Royal Caribbean International at Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.

With the new order for four ships, Litton has now booked IBS contracts for all six RCI Vantage-class cruise ships to be built at Meyer Werft.

Litton Marine Systems Introduces New-Generation Vessel Traffic System (VTS)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Litton Marine Systems has introduced a new IMO-compliant vessel traffic system (VTS) for locks, bridges, ports and coastal waters.

Litton's new VTS-Master-W is a new system utilizing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and proprietary software running under Windows-98/NT. It is based on Litton's unique VTS-Master technology, which permits real-time remote display of raw video data from shore-based surveillance radars superimposed on geographical maps of the area.

Litton Marine Systems High Speed Performance

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - From the 8th 10th February Litton Marine Systems were exhibiting at the 16th Fast Ferry International Conference and Exhibition in Nice, France.

Litton Marine Systems (LMS) were amongst the 80 exhibitors at Fast Ferry International, other companies included Incat Australia, FBM Marine, Fincanterie, Austal Ships, Catamaran Ferries International, GE Marine, Wave Master International, ZF Marine & Iris Catamarans.

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