Matthew Zimmerman 9/24/21 Matthew Zimmerman 9/24/21

FarSounder Forward-Looking Sonar: "We have the missing piece of the puzzle”

FarSounder, a sonar and navigation company based in Rhode Island that specializes in patented 3D sonar technology, is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary in what is inevitably a very competitive industry. SYT's Francesca Webster caught up with FarSounder’s CEO Cheryl Zimmerman to find out about their Argos sonar navigation line, how the company continues to innovate and what makes FarSounder standout from its competitors.

Matthew Zimmerman 9/6/21 Matthew Zimmerman 9/6/21

Overcoming Navigation Challenges with Forward Looking Sonar

Every ship needs protection from the unknown. There are many potential dangers undetectable with traditional navigation tools. FarSounder Argos technology is a solution to fill in the gaps where other technologies fall short. The company is addressing the reality of these limitations to fulfil the navigational needs of all types of vessels.

Matthew Zimmerman 9/1/21 Matthew Zimmerman 9/1/21

Celebrating 20 Years of 3D Forward Looking Sonar Innovation

This is an exciting year indeed for those clever folks at FarSOunder as they reach their 20th anniversary of the innovation and creation of their specialized 3D Forward Looking Sonar systems. Having a great highly skilled team who are passionate about protecting not only the vessels and crew who sail our oceans but also the oceans themselves, their achievements to date are most definitely something to celebrate.

Guest User 8/19/21 Guest User 8/19/21

Argos 350: Top 3 Questions Answered

FarSounder released its latest version of Forward Looking Sonar, the more compact Argos 350, in early 2020. This new model is designed for vessels 60 feet (18m) to about 130 feet (40m). This model is ideal for mid-sized yachts and high-performance sailing vessels to help them navigate and avoid dangers. This technology is new to this market. Below you will find 3 frequently asked questions that often come up in conversations with potential customers. This will give you a better understanding of the technology and its uses.

Guest User 8/1/21 Guest User 8/1/21

Setting a Clear Course

Learn about all of the technological features in the latest bridges including FarSounder's Argos systems in the featured article from Onboard Magazine's Summer 2021 publication

Guest User 5/5/21 Guest User 5/5/21

Supporting Small Businesses at Center of VP Kamala Harris’ Visit to RI

CEO of FarSounder Cheryl Zimmerman sat down with Vice President Kamala Harris and other female small business owners in a roundtable discussion.

Matthew Zimmerman 4/21/21 Matthew Zimmerman 4/21/21

FarSounder Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation

2021 marks two decades that FarSounder has been dedicated to developing their unique 3D Forward Looking Sonar technology (3D FLS). Back in 2001, the founders saw a need for a solution to answer the question of what is in front of my vessel underwater right now. This real world issue has since been mitigated with their innovative Argos navigation sonar systems.

Guest User 4/18/21 Guest User 4/18/21

Novel: Cape Cod Enigma

A Story Featuring the Most Advanced Marine Technology including FarSounder FLS for Solving Crime.

Guest User 1/27/21 Guest User 1/27/21

FarSounder Releases End User Training

The online End User Training for FarSounder’s Argos Systems has been released. It is the second in a series of training’s being released by FarSounder this year. The curriculum covers the technology, system operations, interpretation of the sonar data, and system maintenance. This training is free to all who are interested and recommended for all bridge crew and operators.

Guest User 1/18/21 Guest User 1/18/21

FarSounder Launches On-Line Training

FarSounder is proud to announce the launch of their on-line training platform. The team has put in countless hours gathering the content to get this system up and running, and it is now available to the public. The first training program to be released in the series is the FarSounder.

Guest User 10/20/20 Guest User 10/20/20

Virtual Q&A: FarSounder Argos 350 Forward-Looking Sonar

Watch as the Argos 350 forward-looking sonar guides yachts safely through unknown waters and risky environments.

Guest User 9/25/20 Guest User 9/25/20

How to Navigate a Yacht Through Risky Situations in Unknown Waters

Three Captains discuss this thought-provoking topic and current operational procedures used by the industry when navigating unknown waters with poor quality nautical charts. There could be navigational hazards such as shallows or a variety of obstacles in the water column. Hear insights into workflow, experiences, and thoughts on the subject, and what developments can occur in the future of navigation.

Guest User 8/12/20 Guest User 8/12/20

QPS Adds Direct FarSounder Integration to Qinsy

Quality Positioning Services (QPS), the experts in maritime geomatics software and services, has integrated FarSounder’s Argos Forward Looking Sonars (FLS) into their Qinsy survey software package. Argos sonar users are now able to display their FLS bathymetric data in the Qinsy platform along with the rest of the survey data they are capturing.

Guest User 7/22/20 Guest User 7/22/20

FarSounder on Largest Motor Yacht Built in Canada

FarSounder’s Argos 500 Forward Looking Sonar system is set to be fitted on the largest recreational motor yacht ever built in Canada. At 164-feet (50m), the groundbreaking Danzante Bay is being built by Crescent Custom Yachts near Vancouver. The vessel is slated to launch in 2021 and will be fitted with some of the most advanced navigation technology available.

Guest User 7/17/20 Guest User 7/17/20

Coping with COVID-19: FarSounder Inc.

Cheryl Zimmerman, CEO of FarSounder Inc., a company that develops and manufactures 3D forward-looking sonar for vessels of all sizes, said she has been personally and professionally impacted by the pandemic.

Guest User 6/17/20 Guest User 6/17/20

FarSounder on NAVSEA USV/UUV Project

FarSounder has been selected as a subcontractor on a research and development project led by GMATEK Inc. This project is contracted by the U.S. Navy’s US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Program Executive Office - Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO-USC).

Guest User 5/28/20 Guest User 5/28/20

Webinar: How to Safely Go Off the Beaten Path

CEO of FarSounder Cheryl M. Zimmerman leads a webinar to discuss the differences between 2D and 3D sonars, uses of Forward-Looking Sonar onboard Superyachts, and more!

Guest User 4/22/20 Guest User 4/22/20

Sonar and Sounders

Yachting World features 4 new models that are good for more than just fishing, including FarSounders FLS!

Guest User 4/16/20 Guest User 4/16/20

FarSounder Enters Brazilian Market

FarSounder is pleased to announce Ulstein Belga Marine headquartered in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as its newest dealer and their first in Brazil.

Guest User 3/25/20 Guest User 3/25/20

Stay Safe Out There

Author David Schmidt highlights how FarSounder’s Argos 350 forward-looking sonar system bolsters safety at sea.

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