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FarSounder Forward-Looking Sonar: "We have the missing piece of the puzzle”
Media Coverage, From: Superyacht Times Matthew Zimmerman Media Coverage, From: Superyacht Times Matthew Zimmerman

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.

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Overcoming Navigation Challenges with Forward Looking Sonar
Media Coverage, From: gCaptain Matthew Zimmerman Media Coverage, From: gCaptain Matthew Zimmerman

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.

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Celebrating 20 Years of 3D Forward Looking Sonar Innovation
Media Coverage, From: The Islander Matthew Zimmerman Media Coverage, From: The Islander Matthew Zimmerman

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.

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Argos 350: Top 3 Questions Answered
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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.

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FarSounder Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation
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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.

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FarSounder Releases End User Training
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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.

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FarSounder Launches On-Line Training
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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.

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How to Navigate a Yacht Through Risky Situations in Unknown Waters
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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.

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QPS Adds Direct FarSounder Integration to Qinsy
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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.

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FarSounder on Largest Motor Yacht Built in Canada
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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.

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FarSounder on NAVSEA USV/UUV Project
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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).

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