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New Partnership announced, Jun '10

Da Gama and e3 Announce Partnership

Da Gama and e3 Systems continue their individual expansions within the yachting and commercial marine sectors, with the announcement of an exciting new partnership to bring a fresh approach to the provision of navigation services and management.

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From 'The Yacht Report', May '10

Securely Navigating High-Risk Areas

The word 'security' can be used in many different ways within the maritime industry.  It can refer to the physical security measures in place to protect an owner or client, the security of the on-board network from cyber attack or ................

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ECDIS Training Partnership Agreed, Mar '10

Da Gama Limited and ECDIS Limited sign agreement for provision of ECDIS Training

Navigation services company Da Gama Limited has agreed a new partnership with Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) training provider, ECDIS Ltd.

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Superyacht Captain Press brief, Mar '10

Captain Paul Cook discusses the job with CNN

Superyacht Captains will never be ultra-wealthy like the yacht owners they work for but the lifestyle certainly makes up for it......

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Yachting Pages Press release, Dec '09

Introducing Da Gama Limited

Da Gama Ltd is a navigation management company established by two ex-Royal Navy and Yacht Captain specialists with over 25 years of sea service each. Paul Cook and Steve Monk have joined forces as Da Gama to offer........

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ChartCo Press release, Oct '09

ChartCo delivers AVCS Updates

As the preferred agent of ChartCo for delivery of chart updates to the Superyacht community, we are pleased to announce this important development of our services for your safety.  Please use the link below to read the full press release...

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From 'The Crew Report', Sept '09

ECDIS Training - Do you really know what you are doing?

Much has been written over the past few years on the subject of electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) but predominantly from the technical point of view. This article is aimed more at you, the operator, the bridge watchkeeper, the person pressing the buttons, using the equipment at sea and ultimately charged with keeping the vessel safe...

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