Sealite News
9th February 2007
AIS-Enabled TRIDENT-3000 Buoy Launched in Westernport Bay, Victoria
A truly ‘smart’ Sealite buoy was launched earlier this week by Toll Westernport, in Westernport Bay, Victoria.
Replacing the existing old-style buoy and incandescent lantern, Sealite’s latest TRIDENT-3000 with SL125 LED AIS-enabled AtoN provides a huge visual and electronic aid for mariners and vessel operators in and around Westernport Bay.
The TRIDENT-3000 features four 1.8mt high independent quadrants rotationally-moulded from UV stabilised virgin polyethylene, and once fastened together, form an incredibly robust 3mt wide float-section. Toll Westernport’s experienced maintenance crew enjoyed the ease of installation of this light-weight buoy.
The 316-grade stainless steel tower assembly attaches to the top of the mooring super-structure, and incorporates an access ladder, work platform, safety rail and harness attachment point ensuring complete safety during maintenance operations over years of reliable service.
The mooring super-structure is also built from 316-grade stainless steel – providing enormous load strength and zero-corrosion during the products life.
Developed in accordance with IALA Recommendations, Sealite’s latest AIS-enabled AtoN (Automatic Identification System) was mounted at the top of the tower assembly, enabling maintenance personnel to remotely monitor accurate real-time status of their AtoN installation (Message 6), whilst broadcasting crucial Message 21 information to passing vessels with enabled chart and radar screens (as defined by the International Telecommunications Union- ITU).
For further information on the Sealite AIS AtoN or Trident-3000 buoy please contact Sealite today on +61(0)3 5977 6128, or e-mail info@sealite.com.au
