Product and solutions updates
Notice of Discontinuation of Maintenance Support for Doppler Sonar JLN-550
11 May 2026 - Discontinuation of Maintenance Support for Doppler Sonar JLN-550
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Product and solutions updates
New IMO requirements for reporting loss of containers at sea
16 October 2025 - New IMO requirements for reporting loss of containers at sea. The amendments will come into force on 1 January, 2026 and require captains to report both the loss and sighting of containers at sea and to communicate with nearby ships, coastal states and flag administrations.
Product and solutions updates
Inclinometer - Precision that keeps you steady
16 October 2025 - JRC Europe has developed a complete solution, combining a high-precision roll sensor with a dedicated display, fully compliant with IMO Resolution MSC.363(92) – Performance Standards for Electronic Inclinometers. Our robust digital roll sensor delivers accurate and reliable measurements, ensuring long-term performance under demanding maritime conditions.
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Ocean Explorer 3 – Navigation reinvented
7 October 2025 - Based on decades of navigation expertise and developed in close collaboration with ship owners, officers and end-users worldwide, JRC is proud to introduce Ocean Explorer 3: a completely new line of IMO navigation products that puts the operator first. This series includes a redesigned multifunctional display (MFD), solid-state radars, and a range of complementary solutions that work seamlessly together on the bridge.
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JLR-41 GNSS Compass: Reliable Navigation in an Uncertain World
9 July 2025 - In an era marked by increasing geopolitical tensions and growing digital threats at sea, reliable onboard navigation systems are more essential than ever. Interference incidents such as GPS spoofing and jamming are on the rise, creating potential hazards for maritime operations across the globe.
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OpenBridge 5.0 integrated in AlphaMINDS
24 February 2025 - We have integrated the new layout based on OpenBridge 5.0. By adhering to this standard, AlphaMINDS applications now feature an improved, modernized, and standardized user interface. OpenBridge was designed specifically for the maritime sector to enhance the experience of captains and crew members.
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New Services to Smart Ship Viewer to enhance Safe Navigation of Vessels
29 October 2024 - Japan Radio Co., Ltd.(JRC) added new features to "Smart Ship Viewer" (SSV), a ship-to-shore information service provided to ships, to further enhance safe navigation.
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VHF regulations postponed until 2028
14 August 2023 - ​We would like to provide you with an important update regarding the new VHF regulations that were originally scheduled to come into effect on January 1, 2024. These regulations have now undergone a significant alteration, extending the implementation timeline by an additional four years. This means that the changes stipulated in the regulations will not be enforced until January 1, 2028.
Product and solutions updates
New VHF regulations
19 January 2023 - Please be notified on the upcoming VHF Regulation. Based on the new regulation, the first radio survey which will take place after 1st of January 2024, all VHFs have to comply with the appendix 18 of the Radio Regulations, which require 4digit channels to be available on the fixed VHFs onboard.