Tech Talk: A Sea Change in Workboat Crew Comms

Crew communications on board workboats in harsh marine environments are subject to a variety of challenges. Background noise from loud engines, shock and vibration pounding through rough water, high wind noise and turbulence at speeds of 55-60 knots, and the highly corrosive nature of the marine environment - can render workboat crew communications all but impossible. Crew members are often reduced to shouting, creating situations where critical communications pertaining to navigational and situational awareness may either be missed or misinterpreted.

Crew Communication System Solutions

David Clark Company has nearly two decades of experience developing communication systems for the marine workboat market. The flagship system for the marine market is the Series 9100 Digital System is transforming the way workboats crews communicate. The system provides clear, hands-free communication for crew members on board high-speed patrol boats for military and law enforcement, fire/rescue craft, offshore service and transport vessels, tug and tow boats, as well as other workboats. System components include a Master Station, User Interfaces and noise-attenuating headsets working in concert to provide workboat crews with clear communication while enhancing situational awareness, crew safety and helping to ensure mission or operational success. Series 9100 Digital System is the scalable, versatile