We're enormously
pleased that the Canadian Navy will be among the
first navies to procure and deploy a SNAPS Replacement
system. The company has three business units: OSI Navigation
Systems (moving map display systems
and software for naval surface ships and
submarines); OSI Applications (network-based map and target
display software
and services for national defence) and Mapcon Mapping (digital map data
production
services for civilian customers). (TSX: OSI/ OTCBB: OFSYF) will be well represented at the
International
Fleet Review on June 28, 2005 in Portsmouth in the presence of
Her Majesty the Queen to celebrate
the 200th anniversary of the Battle of
Trafalgar. In fact, the Canadian Navy is leading
the world
in "paperless" navigation, which is one of the most revolutionary
changes in naval history for how
ships navigate and conduct operations. In addition to the Canadian Navy, OSI is fleet supplier to the
navies
of Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, and Portugal.
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About 160 vessels will be participating
from more than 35 countries
at the invitation of the Royal Navy in a rare event that dates back 600
years.trafalgar200.:
Offshore Systems International Ltd. Visit OSI's website at http://www
.osil.
Forward-Looking Statements:
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statements within the meaning of securities laws including Section 27a of the
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(OSI
) makes computer-based geospatial
intelligence software, systems and data products mainly for large
government
and civilian customers.
OSI's world-leading electronic chart navigation system
will be on board
several vessels attending the Review highlighting the fleet's advanced
technology
, including the HMCS Montreal from Canada and the HMS Illustrious,
HMS Nottingham and HMS Westminster
from the United Kingdom. The Royal Navy has
referred to electronic chart navigation as a "world-class
system" and "an
important step forward in the history of the British Navy's navigation. In
fact
, they acknowledged that it's the first time the navy has changed how it
navigates since 1795. OSI
's electronic
chart navigation system is installed or under contract for installation on
more than
340 major warships globally. Visit OSI's website at http://www. These statements are made under the
'safe harbour'
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as
such
, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that
may cause the actual results
to be materially different from the results
implied herein.pictoral ironclad
-- New SNAPS Replacement product represents
first significant command and
control systems contract for OSI
VANCOUVER, June 21
- Offshore Systems
International Ltd. They were one of the first to initiate development work for
submarine navigation, and are one of the only countries globally with a
submarine system installed
and sea trials underway. This is one of the most advanced fleet and training-school
implementations
of electronic chart navigation systems in the world.hood battleships
Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release contains items that constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning
of securities laws including Section 27a of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21e
of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended.OSI salutes its customers participating in the
largest-ever International Fleet Review celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar
Or you have the most advanced electronic chart navigation system. Now,
paper charts can
all be electronic; they are interactive; and they are in
real-time, meaning information is constantly
updated as a ship progresses.
Also, electronic charts provide much more detailed information than
can be
supplied by a paper chart. At a major International Fleet Review event in
Portsmouth hosted
by the Royal Navy to celebrate maritime heritage and
achievement, with more than 160 vessels from
35 countries attending, Canada
will be represented by the HMCS Montreal.cruiser gloire
These statements are made
under the 'safe harbour'
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and,
as
such, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that
may cause the
actual results to be materially different from the results
implied herein. Offshore Systems International
can give no assurances that its
representations will be achieved or that it will update them at any
time in
the future.
A critical added benefit of OSI's electronic chart systems, however, is
their ability to improve the operational capability of a ship.
In addition to being the dominant
supplier to NATO and its allies, OSI is
the leading supplier to the Great Lakes commercial fleet
as 80 per cent of all
vessels carry an OSI electronic chart navigation system.phrases 1941
"It's great to see
tangible results from our strategic plan to move
into command and control applications and we're
looking forward to building on
this win.
Notes to Editors:
The International
Fleet Review is part of Trafalgar 200 to celebrate the
200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar
.21st frigate
"
For more information about the International Fleet Review or Trafalgar
200, please
visit http://www.
"Even in the 21st century, navies are having ships run aground because they
lack
accurate information or technology. The Royal Navy is hosting about
160 vessels from 35 nations on
June 28th for the Review, the largest ever and
first one since 1977 in a tradition dating back 600
years. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes system. Navy should be submitted to the appropriate subcategory
in Regional/North_America/United_States/Government/Military/Navy.
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OSI is the fleet supplier
to the Canadian Navy for electronic chart
navigation systems. OSI's common shares are listed
for
trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: OSI) and the OTC Bulletin
Board (OTCBB: OFSYF).
"It might sound pretty basic, but there is nothing more important than
knowing where you are and
where you're going, especially when you're talking
about billion dollar warships," said John Jacobson
, OSI President and CEO. "It will be one of the only warships
present with the most advanced electronic
chart navigation system in the
world, and the only one that could be classified as 'paperless'.hms submarines
The contract, received from the Canadian Department of Public Works and
Government Services on
behalf of the Department of National Defence,
represents a new product launch for OSI.com for more
information
and the latest Company updates. - More than 160 vessels from 35 nations to attend
, including HMCS
Montreal
VANCOUVER, June 22 - Offshore Systems
International
Ltd. And believe it or not, most of the
major navies around the world are just beginning the transition
from
traditional paper chart navigation to electronic systems. In addition to
all of the functionality
for precise navigation, they have tactical tools for
more accurate weapons management, complex maneuvering
as part of a naval task
group, as well as mission planning and execution.com.
Today, in addition
to the Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard, OSI counts
among its customers the UK's Royal Navy
, the Royal Australian Navy, the Royal
New Zealand Navy, the Portuguese Navy, the Royal Danish Navy
, the US Navy,
US Coast Guard, Teekay Shipping, and Canada Steamship Lines. The company has three
business units: OSI Navigation
Systems (moving map display systems and software for naval surface
ships and
submarines); OSI Applications (network-based map and target display software
and services
for national defense) and Mapcon Mapping (digital map data
production services for civilian customers
). OSI's common shares are listed
for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: OSI) and the OTC
Bulletin
Board (OTCBB: OFSYF).
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The Royal Navy is celebrating the Trafalgar bicentennial
with a number of
events, including the International Fleet Review, as part of SeaBritain 2005
honouring
Britain's maritime heritage. (TSX: OSI/OTCBB: OFSYF) said today that the Canadian Navy
can stand
among the best of them when it comes to having the most advanced
technology in the world for navigation
. But in this case, you're a submarine at the bottom of the
ocean, or an aircraft carrier in the Arctic
, part of a fleet or coalition
combat operation, and all you have is a paper chart.:
Offshore
Systems International Ltd. Please submit ship homepages and organizational sites, both official and
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"
Jacobson added the
SNAPS Replacement order is an important milestone
because it is the company's first significant command
and control systems
contract.
Customers of OSI attending include the navies of Australia, Canada
, Denmark,
Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States.
About Offshore Systems International
Ltd.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release contains items that constitute
forward-looking
statements within the meaning of securities laws including Section 27a of the
Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21e of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended.
"The Canadian Navy deserves a lot of credit for their vision," said
Jacobson."
Jacobson
said he believes the Canadian Navy's technological leadership
deserves recognition.cruiser gloire
Lockheed Martin
Maritime
Systems and Sensors is a key supplier to OSI for the development of these
systems. OSI
's common shares are listed
for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: OSI) and the OTC Bulletin
Board (OTCBB: OFSYF)."
So why is this important? In really simple terms, you could compare
it to
navigating in your car with a road map, or navigating with the latest global
positioning
system.battleship 21st
The new system will
replace the existing Shipboard Navigation and Plotting System ("SNAPS
") on
four submarines and at two shore- based facilities. "Virtually
every submarine in the world
has SNAPS on board as do many naval surface
ships, and the vintage 1960s SNAPS technology is reaching
the end of its
life-cycle.
The new SNAPS Replacement system builds on the company's world
-leading
technology for safe navigation and situational awareness. Many streams of information can
be merged into a
single computerized display - everything from radar, sonar, satellite - you
name
it, all of the numerous, diverse and complex information feeds that tell
a ship where it is, where
it's going, what's around it, what's in the way, and
what time it will get there.mv seems
"This contract
opens up a new and
exciting market for us," said President and CEO, John Jacobson.
The program
for June 28 from 1300 to 2300 includes a Fleet Review by HM The
Queen, a fly past, a sail past, an
air display, a re-enactment of a
19th century sea battle, a fireworks display, and lighting up of
The Fleet.com. This is a
significant achievement for Canada when you consider the size and scope
of
other international navies.pictoral cruiser
These statements are made under the 'safe harbour'
provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as
such, involve known and unknown risks
and uncertainties and other factors that
may cause the actual results to be materially different
from the results
implied herein. The HMCS Montreal
will participate in the event, which includes
a review by Her Majesty the
Queen, sail and flypasts, a re-enactment of a 19th century battle and
fireworks.mv respective
7 million
contract to supply an integrated submarine navigation and weapons management
system for the Canadian Navy's Victoria Class submarines.osil. Whether it's identifying troops on
shore, hostile aircraft flight paths, the location of hidden submarines, or
submerged continents
- our system can provide a highly accurate electronic
picture of a ship's surroundings and its part
in a naval task force. (OSI) makes computer-based geospatial
intelligence software, systems and data
products mainly for large government
and civilian customers.
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com for more information
and the
latest Company updates. -- Among 160 vessels attending largest-ever International Fleet Review in
UK, HMCS Montreal one of the only ships with advanced electronic
navigation capability
VANCOUVER, June 27 - Offshore Systems
International Ltd."
OSI delivered the first
electronic chart navigation system to the
Canadian Navy as far back as 1985. "They were one of the
first to deploy a surface vessel with
electronic chart navigation, the first to use an electronic
chart navigation
system for sub-surface navigation, and the first to use it to pipe the
bridge
's navigational picture into the operations room.
OSI is the only one in its field to win five
consecutive international
open procurements and the only supplier with more than one fleet customer
.warship floats
About Offshore Systems International Ltd. The company has three business units: OSI Navigation
Systems (moving map display systems and software for naval surface ships and
submarines); OSI
Applications (network-based map and target display software
and services for national defence) and
Mapcon Mapping (digital map data
production services for civilian customers).
About Offshore
Systems International Ltd.com for more information
and the latest Company updates.warships naval
Visit OSI's website
at http://www. The last Fleet Review took place
28 years ago for the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977
, with 19 nations taking
part.
In addition to commemorating the achievements of Admiral Lord
Nelson and
his victory at Trafalgar, Trafalgar 200 is also about recognizing the strong
maritime
bonds of friendship and heritage among so many countries globally. (OSI) makes computer-based geospatial
intelligence software, systems and data products mainly for large government
and civilian customers
. Offshore Systems International can give no assurances that its
representations will be achieved
or that it will update them at any time in
the future.
"
Not the Canadian Navy
, however, which has more ships with electronic
chart navigation systems installed, replacing traditional
paper charts, than
pretty well any other country in the world (with more than 50 vessels fleet-
wide
), and more vessels that could be classified as "paperless" (with more
than six)."
OSI is the
leading supplier of electronic chart navigation systems and
software for navigation and situational
awareness to NATO and its close
allies.osil.S.
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" OSI estimates that there are as many as 400 legacy
-technology SNAPS
installed around the world and prices for replacements can run as high as one
million
dollars, depending on each vessel's specific requirements.:
Offshore Systems International
Ltd.Canadian Navy a global leader with OSI's electronic chart navigation system making it a technological
leader in 'paperless' navigation
"This is pretty significant and not too many Canadians are
aware of our
Navy's leadership in this area," Jacobson said. "The Royal Navy, which signed
up
for our system last year, heralded electronic chart navigation as an
important step forward in the
history of the British Navy's navigation. Training facilities for
"paperless navigation" are in place
across Canada at all of the navy's
training schools. In the confined
waters of the Great Lakes
, the company's system helps to reduce the risk of
navigation-related incidents. Offshore Systems
International can give no assurances that its
representations will be achieved or that it will update
them at any time in
the future.This category is for English-language general information about types
of naval vessels and pages that have information about ships of more than one country.
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OSI awarded $1
.7 million prime contract to replace the Shipboard Navigation and Plotting System (SNAPS) on Canadian
submarines
As a command and
control system, it supports everything from weapons to vessels' manoeuvring
within a global naval task force. This year's Review will be the largest ever in number of countries
attending, and include a wide variety of warships, merchant ships, tall ships,
private small boats
, helicopters and other aircraft in sail and flypasts.frigate mv
With our
existing navigation contracts for
two other submarine fleets and our excellent
relationships with other NATO navies, we'll be actively
marketing SNAPS
Replacements containing the latest technology. More information is available at http:
//www.navies respective
OSI has been investing in expanding its
business into command and control for more than two
years and in addition to
the SNAPS Replacement initiative, it has introduced a new enterprise software
product line, the Common Operational Picture Product Line, or "COP-PL" and
created a new business
unit, OSI Applications.
"We're talking truly state-of-the-art," said Jacobson. "The detail and
range of information is unparalleled.trafalgar200. For example, unofficial sites about any
aspect of the United Kingdom Royal Navy belong in Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Society and Culture:
Military: Royal Navy - Unofficial Sites Pages about the U.
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(TSX: OSI/ OTCBB: OFSYF) has been awarded
a $1. Fleet installations began in 1997 and
continued in 2001. According to a Transport Canada study
,
navigation-related marine incidents dropped by 75 per cent between 1995 and
1997 in the St.warships warship
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