PMSO Press Release Archive

OSI Geospatial Signs Contract with the Port of Miami to Provide Risk Assessment Services

(December 11, 2008) Ottawa, Canada - OSI Geospatial Inc. (TSX: OSI) announced today that its U.S. Systems Operations has signed a contract valued at approximately US$400,000 to provide an integrated vulnerability assessment (IVA) to the Port of Miami. Under the terms of the contract, the company will complete an IVA for the port system and identify actions to effectively mitigate threats to the region's maritime critical infrastructure. The work is estimated to be completed over a three to four month period.

“We are pleased that we continue to win contracts under the Port Security Grant program,” said Ken Kirkpatrick president and CEO of OSI Geospatial. “The Port of Miami is a critical port and we are confident that we can build on this success as we establish ourselves as market leaders in this space and leverage this success to deliver technology solutions to this market.”

About the Port of Miami

The Port of Miami is among America's busiest ports and recognized throughout the world with the dual distinction of being the Cruise Capital of the World and the Cargo Gateway of the Americas. The Port contributes over $17 billion annually to the South Florida economy and helps provide direct and indirect employment for over 176,000 jobs. The world's leading cargo lines call at the Port of Miami. Cargo destined for more than 100 countries and 250 ports around the world flow through our seaport. In 2007, imports totaled some 4.37 million tons and exports were 3.46 million tons, totaling 7.84 million annual tons. Due to its strategic location, last year the port included among its top ten trading partners countries from the Far East, South and Central America, Europe and the Caribbean. Furthermore, as part of its strategic business plan the Port is seeking to further diversify this list. By 2020, it is expected that most U.S. container port gateways will double or triple in volume. Meeting the challenge, the Port continues to work on major capital development improvements.

About OSI Geospatial

OSI Geospatial Inc. delivers advanced geospatial systems and software that enable shared real-time situational awareness for military and security applications. Our products and services enable our customers to integrate and visualize live data with any combination of sensor data, imagery, maps and charts. This capability provides our customers with enhanced operational performance, safety and security through shared real-time situational awareness. OSI Geospatial systems and software are in use by military, government, and commercial customers around the world. The company is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (OSI). For additional information please visit www.osigeospatial.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements and information which reflect the current view of OSI Geospatial Inc (“OSI”) with respect to future events and financial performance. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and OSI's actual results of operations could differ materially from historical results or current expectations. Additional information on these and other potential factors that could affect OSI's financial results are detailed in disclosure documents filed from time to time with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities.

The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the form or content of this release.

Copyright © 2008 OSI Geospatial Inc. and its affiliated or related companies. ECPINS and COP-IDS are registered trademarks of Offshore Systems Ltd., an OSI Geospatial company. IGEN and C3CORE are registered trademarks of CHI Systems Inc., an OSI Geospatial company. Other company brand, product and service names are for identification purposes only and may be either trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Data subject to change without notice

OSI Geospatial Signs Contracts Valued at US$1.1 Million with Canadian Navy to Enhance Port Security Operations

(December 2, 2008)Ottawa, Canada - OSI Geospatial Inc. (TSX: OSI) announced today that its International Systems Operations has signed contracts totaling approximately $1.1 million with the Canadian Navy. Under the terms of these contracts, OSI will deliver its ACT small boat command, control and information systems (‘C2IS') to support port security and maritime interdiction operations. The systems have been delivered and will be installed in shore based facilities and on small patrol boats over the next few months.

“We are pleased to have the Canadian Navy as our first customer to embrace our advanced small boat command, control and information system,” said Ken Kirkpatrick president and CEO of OSI Geospatial. “The majority of our customers have been conducting operational trials of this new technology and feedback has been very positive. We believe that we can build on this success to develop future business for the company .”

The ACT system is a complete command, control and information solution that includes the provision of secure transmission of mission critical information between small patrol vessels, mother ships, air borne assets and land based facilities. It is designed to provide military and security operations the ability to track and analyze a wide range of assets and ensure close command and control of these assets in demanding and fast paced situations. The system addresses the unique demands of Maritime Interdiction and Port Security Operations. These demands include the requirement of real-time situational awareness for the protection of critical assets.

The ACT system with our world leading ECPINS ® software at its core can be installed as a stand-alone system or integrated into an existing ECPINS ® installation. The company has installed or been contracted to install ECPINS ® systems on more than 300 warships worldwide.

About OSI Geospatial

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PortVision and Heidenreich Innovations Offer Unified Features for Users: Integration between two on-line maritime services saves time and increases efficiency for common customers

San Diego, CA--October 20, 2008-- PortVision, a leading provider of information solutions for the maritime industry, announced today it has partnered with Heidenreich Innovations LLC to provide 1-click access to Q88.com directly from within the PortVision service. This integration will allow users of both services to view real-time and historical vessel locations in PortVision, and then easily access context-sensitive vessel data for over 4,800 tankers through a deep hyperlink to Q88.com.

“Heidenreich Innovations LLC and PortVision share a common vision of leveraging technology to allow users in the maritime industry to significantly increase efficiency and reduce the cost of doing business. Our two companies share many common customers and this collaboration immediately brings measurable benefits to users of both systems,” said Dean Rosenberg, President of PortVision.

Fritz Heidenreich, President of Heidenreich Innovations LLC added, "We are pleased to offer the PortVision users a direct link to the ship information available on Q88.com. We firmly believe that the information should be readily accessible from any system which could benefit from it.”

About Q88.com
The Q88.com web site was launched in June 2001. The primary function is to automate the completion of charterer and terminal questionnaires. There are currently 585 questionnaires available, which are being used by over 360 tanker owners having an aggregate fleet of over 4,800 vessels. Q88.com also offers additional online tools for owners, charterers, brokers and agents. For more information see www.q88.com .

About PortVision:
PortVision is a web-based service that provides complete visibility and transparency to vessel activities within ports, inland waterways, and offshore. By leveraging satellite and AIS communications, PortVision supports subscribers with real-time vessel tracking, arrival/departure alerts, and historical reporting and analysis of vessel and terminal activities. PortVision maintains a data warehouse of over 1.5 billion records of vessel arrival, departure, and movement data for all AIS-enabled vessels in PortVision service areas. PortVision subscribers include most major oil companies, large and small marine service providers, terminal operators, vessel owners, marine agencies, incident response personnel, and government users. For more information, call 1-858-586-0933, x 122 or visit www.portvision.com .

OSI Geospatial Signs U.S. Navy Contract to Provide Risk Assessment Services

(October 1, 2008) Ottawa, Ontario - OSI Geospatial Inc. (TSX: OSI) announced today that its U.S. Systems Operations has signed a contract with the U.S. Navy valued at approximately US$350,000. Under the terms of this contract, the company will provide integrated vulnerability assessment (IVA) services in support of anti-terrorism/ force protection requirements.

“This is our first contract to provide our IVA service to the U.S. Navy and we are very pleased to be contributing to their anti-terrorism initiatives,” said Ken Kirkpatrick president and CEO of OSI Geospatial. “We are confident that this project will be a success and will position the company to secure future force protection business with this customer.”

About OSI Geospatial

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The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the form or content of this release.

First Sonardyne Sentinel diver detection sonar sold for Superyacht

(September 2008) A Sentinel diver detection sonar has been sold to the unnamed owner of a prominent superyacht. The buyer is a head of state whose personal security will benefit from the Sentinel's ability to detect divers and swimmers approaching the vessel from any direction. The sale is expected to be the first of many into a market where security is given the highest importance.

The new Sentinel system has been developed by Sonardyne International Ltd (Monaco Yacht Show, Stand No. QS41) to finally close the envelope of security around ships and shore installations. Despite the use of sophisticated detection technologies above the water, ships and ports have always been vulnerable to intruders approaching from beneath the surface. This vulnerability can now be eliminated by Sentinel which uses advanced sonar technology to provide a 360 degree, below water protection zone that can discriminate between genuine targets such as divers and swimmers and non-threats such as large fish or pleasure craft. The small size of the Sentinel sonar head makes the system's use a realistic proposition in a variety of applications. It has been designed specifically for ease of use by inexperienced personnel and to meet the practical requirements of every day use. These attributes are now expected to attract buyers from many sectors of the maritime secuirty industry, the armed forces and civil administrations.

A Sonardyne Sentinel is deployed by lowering the compact sonar head into the water from a boom or through a dedicated hull opening. It can also be mounted on a seabed frame to create a permanent installation for monitoring a port entrance, for example. When coverage of larger areas is necessary, up to 10 Sentinel heads can be integrated and they will alert security personnel if any divers come within an 800 metre radius of a sensor. The system can be further expanded to allow ‘friendly divers' to wear small wrist transponders so that they can be easily tracked whilst underwater. This provides a further level of personal protection for owners and their security detail

.Successful trials have included operations in tropical and temperate sea water. These have included crowded acoustic environments and locations where Sentinel's ability to differentiate between intruders and large fish has been an important benefit. This capability reduces workload for monitoring crews and minimises the likelihood of false alarms.

The Sentinel sonar head measures only 30cm in diameter, 40cm high and weighs just 29 kg (65lb) enabling it to be stowed in a small deck locker and then deployed by just one person.

The new system features intelligent automatic target detection, classification and tracking software that removes the need for continuous manual operation. Threat warnings received by the system can be automatically forwarded by text message, internet or pre-recorded voice message to key personnel anywhere in the world.

Sonardyne International Ltd is recognised as a world leader in the design and manufacture of subsea acoustic navigation, communication and telemetry systems for use by the military, offshore oil and gas industries and the international scientific community. The company has headquarters in Yateley, England, with additional facilities in the Far East, USA and South America. For more information visit www.sonardyne.com .

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OSI Geospatial Signs U.S. Coast Guard Contract Valued at US$1 Million

(September 30, 2008) Ottawa, Ontario - OSI Geospatial Inc. (TSX: OSI) announced today that its U.S. Systems Operations has signed a contract valued at approximately U.S. $1.0 Million with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Under the terms of the contract, the company will provide a hardware upgrade to the ECPINS® Navigation Systems installed on the USCG Buoy Tender Fleet. The work is estimated to be completed in the next three months.

“The USCG is a valued customer and we are pleased that our relationship continues to strengthen. We have been working with this customer for many years and currently have navigation systems installed on 41 USCG vessels,” said Ken Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of OSI Geospatial. “The USCG has more than 250 vessels in their fleet and we are committed to growing our business with this very important customer.

About OSI Geospatial

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Sonardyne diver detection sonar selected for GSA

(September 2008) Sonardyne International Ltd has successfully completed negotiations to add the Sentinel diver detection sonar to the US General Services Administration (GSA) catalogue. From September 10th 2008 the complete Sentinel system including associated software and deployment options became available under GSA contract Number GS-07F-0531U.

This is the first time that Sonardyne has been added to the GSA and follows recent contracts, trials and the successful acceptance of the Sentinel system by the US Navy. GSA assists with procurement work for government agencies and as part of this effort it maintains the large GSA Schedule, which other agencies can use to buy goods and services. The Schedule is essentially hundreds of pre-negotiated contracts that enables procurement managers from government agencies to view these agreements and make purchases from it knowing that all legal obligations, have been taken care of by GSA.

Eric Levitt, maritime security business development manager for Sonardyne said; “We are particularly proud of this achievement, it reflects an intensive 12 months of development, integration and co-operation with our US customers. It gives other potential federal customers the confidence and knowledge that they are selecting best value, best support and a proven platform already in use by other federal agencies.”

The Sentinel system is an innovative approach to the defence of strategic assets from underwater intrusion, sabotage, smuggling and attack. This includes any installation with a waterside perimeter, offshore energy infrastructure, ports and harbours, shipping and personal protection. Designed to operate within demanding environmental standards, the Sentinel sonar is a compact, lightweight, simple to operate platform that can be installed autonomously or integrated into a wider command and control system to provide total domain awareness. For further information on Sentinel please visit www.sonardyne.com

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OSI Geospatial Awarded Contract to Provide the Port of Buffalo with Risk Assessment Services

(September 23, 2008) Ottawa, Canada - OSI Geospatial Inc. (TSX: OSI) announced today that its U.S. Systems Operations has been awarded a contract valued at approximately US$300,000 to provide an integrated vulnerability assessment (IVA) for the Port of Buffalo in New York. The Port of Buffalo is located at the eastern end of Lake Erie and is owned by Gateway Metroport. It is the first major U.S. port of call encountered when entering the Great Lakes. Under the terms of the contract, the company will complete an IVA for the port system and identify actions to effectively mitigate threats to the region's maritime critical infrastructure. The work is estimated to be completed over a three month period.

This port critical infrastructure protection (CIP) project is being funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). The funds provided by the PSGP are primarily intended to support the work of increasing port-wide risk management, enhanced domain awareness capabilities through the development and implementation of port-wide risk management/mitigation and Business Continuity/Resumption of trade plans to prevent, detect, respond to and recover from attacks involving improvised explosive devices (IED) and other non-conventional weapons, as well as training and other exercises. The DHS grant program provided for funding of US$388 Million in fiscal year 2008. Similar funds have been allocated for fiscal 2009.

“This is our second IVA contract win under this program and we are actively pursue several other projects. Port Security is a major concern for the U.S. Government and we are pleased to be supporting such an important program,” said Ken Kirkpatrick president and CEO of OSI Geospatial. “The Port CIP market is a high priority for our company and we are confident that we can leverage our IVA expertise to develop and deliver technology solutions for this market.”

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PortVision Selected as Enterprise Portal for Maritime Traffic Analysis within MarView Platform by the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration

San Diego, CA — August 7, 2008 —AIRSIS announced today its PortVision service was selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration to provide maritime data analytics and historical reporting for its MarView Internet portal. Under the subscriber agreement, The Maritime Administration employees will have access to PortVision through the MarView portal. External MarView users will be able to individually subscribe to PortVision through AIRSIS' existing federal GSA schedule.

MarView users will be able to tap into the 1.5 billion record data warehouse maintained by PortVision. The data warehouse includes individual vessel location reports for AIS-enabled vessels, as well as vessel arrivals, departures and passings for major ports and waterways across North America. MarView users will be able to leverage PortVision's animated playback feature to analyze historical vessel movements in support of policy development, incident analysis, vessel tracking, and other requirements key to the Maritime Administration's mission. Users also will be able to access PortVision's business intelligence reporting to gain key insight into vessel and terminal activities.

“The Maritime Administration was seeking a solution to add maritime business intelligence and data analytics within the MarView portal,” said Louis Effa, Maritime Administration Chief Information Officer. “The capabilities and ease-of-use of the PortVision platform will provide our users with unprecedented access to valuable maritime transportation data.”

Dean Rosenberg, President of AIRSIS, said, “We are delighted that The Maritime Administration has selected our PortVision service as a key analytics platform within their MarView portal. We look forward to working closely with the Maritime Administration and its information technology contractors to ensure that the Maritime Administration stakeholders are able to maximize the value that they receive from the system.”

Under the Agreement, AIRSIS will host the PortVision platform for the Maritime Administration in addition to providing system integration and engineering services.

About the Maritime Administration:
The Maritime Administration is the agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation dealing with waterborne transportation. Its programs promote the use of waterborne transportation and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system, and the viability of the U.S. merchant marine.

About AIRSIS:
AIRSIS is a diversified technology company with a 10 year track record of providing innovative solutions to a wide range of customers. We have three main business lines: internet software development, remote asset management, and maritime solutions. AIRSIS offers standard products, custom solutions, and engineering support. What links the three businesses is our common mission to apply technology solutions that help organizations perform more effectively. For more information, call 1-858-586-0933, x122 or visit www.airsis.com .

For more information contact:
Andrea LaVorgna
Marketing Director
858.586.0933 x122
alavorgna@airsis.com

PortVision and AIRSIS are trademarks of AIRSIS Incorporated.

PortVision Now Supports Long Range Tracking of Vessels at Sea: PV–OnBoard Global integrates ocean-going vessels into award-winning PortVision platform

Houston, TX - April 22, 2008 - PortVision, a leading provider of information solutions for the maritime industry, announced today the release of PV-OnBoard Global, a value-added service allowing PortVision users to integrate long-range vessel tracking (LRIT) directly within the web-based PortVision platform. PV-OnBoard Global is the latest addition to the PV-OnBoard product line, which already allows barges, intermodal containers, railcars, and trailers to be tracked and managed along with AIS-enabled vessels from within the PortVision service.

“PV-OnBoard Global is the direct result of feedback we have received from customers,” said Dean Rosenberg, PortVision President and CEO. “Users are already leveraging PortVision to enhance visibility and management of vessels and terminals within ports and inland waterways. Now our customers can use the same powerful platform to maintain visibility even when their vessels are offshore.”

PV-OnBoard Global provides worldwide coverage for vessels at sea through satellite communications and the PortVision web-based platform. Vessels already using Inmarsat for GMDSS/SSAS can initiate PV-OnBoard Global tracking through PortVision without the need to procure additional hardware. Other users can enable PV-OnBoard through a satellite transmitter provided by PortVision.

About PortVision: PortVision provides new levels of knowledge and transparency to maritime activities within ports and inland waterways. The service's real-time visualization and historical information allow users to get up-to-date visibility of vessel activities and take immediate action based on instant alerting when events of their particular interest occur. Historical playback and reporting features offer expanded opportunities to identify best practices and to better communicate with customers, partners, and service providers. For more information, call 1-858-586-0933 or visit www.portvision.com .

OSI Geospatial Signs Australian Navy Contracts Valued at US1.3 Million

(July 7, 2008) Ottawa, Canada - OSI Geospatial Inc. (TSX: OSI; OTCBB: OSIIF) announced today that its International Systems Operations has signed contracts valued at approximately US$1.3 million to provide navigation systems and engineering services to the Royal Australian Navy.

“The Australian Navy is an important customer and we are pleased to be expanding our relationship.” said Ken Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of OSI Geospatial. “Repeat business is evidence that we are providing value to our customers.”

About OSI Geospatial

OSI Geospatial Inc. delivers advanced geospatial systems and software that enable shared real-time situational awareness for military, safety and security applications. Our products and services enable our customers to integrate and visualize live data with any combination of sensor data, imagery, maps and charts. This capability provides our customers with enhanced operational performance, safety and security through shared real-time situational awareness . OSI Geospatial systems and software are in use by military, government, and commercial customers around the world. The company is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (OSI) and the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OSIIF). For additional information please visit www.osigeospatial.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this news release that are not based on historical information are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 138.4(9) of the Ontario Securities Act. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from these projections. The risks associated with these statements and the Company's business include market volatility and changes in market preferences; risks related to its reliance on international government contracts; the number of large customer transactions and the related lengthy sales cycles in executing those opportunities; uncertainties associated with competitive bidding processes and contract negotiations; actions by government authorities; the effects of general economic and political conditions; changing foreign exchange rates; and challenges related to the company's ability to introduce, develop and implement new products and enhancements to existing products that respond to customer requirements in a changing, complex, technological market. A complete discussion of the company's risk factors is presented in the company's most recent annual reports, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”), as well as other periodic reports filed with the SEC and the CSA. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update the forward-looking statements.

Copyright © 2008 OSI Geospatial Inc. and its affiliated or related companies. ECPINS and COP-IDS are registered trademarks of Offshore Systems Ltd., an OSI Geospatial company. iGEN and C3CORE are registered trademarks of CHI Systems Inc., an OSI Geospatial company. Other company brand, product and service names are for identification purposes only and may be either trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Data subject to change without notice

PortVision Offers Next Generation: PortVision 3.0: Upgraded platform offers additional options and new features for all users

San Diego, CA - April 9, 2008 - PortVision, a leading provider of information solutions for the maritime industry, announced today it has implemented the next generation of PortVision: PortVision 3.0. PortVision customers will be able to immediately gain access to the new platform from their existing user accounts. The new version provides multiple options and enhancement capabilities making it affordable for all in the maritime industry to use every day. PortVision 3.0 includes the following service options:

PortVision Express™, a new low-cost, entry-level service focused on real-time vessel locating
PortVision Plus™, a premium service for operations personnel, with real-time alerts, and arrival/departure event reporting by vessel and terminal
PortVision Advantage™, a data analytics platform for historical reporting, incident playback, and market intelligence
PortVision Mobile Access™, extends PortVision access to any web-enabled mobile phone or PDA

Each service option of PortVision 3.0 incorporates new features to increase the user's experience. These consist of added data/information integration, improved historical data displays, information accessibility, and additional new PortVision Advantage reports. Enhancements include:

NOAA and US Coast Guard data integration
Barge and blue water vessel integration
Enhanced display of vessel history, including vessel track overlays
Streamlined access to regional maps and user-defined lists
Additional PortVision Advantage reports

“We‘ve talked to customers for the last year about how they use PortVision and what we needed to deliver to further meet their needs,” said Dean Rosenberg, PortVision President and CEO. “PortVision 3.0 is our response to their needs, including new features and a new pricing model to ensure that all maritime stakeholders can derive the maximum value from PortVision.”

PortVision 3.0 will be demonstrated at Portvisionville user events this year in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, on April 15 and 17. These events are open to all maritime industry personnel. More details about Portvisionville are available on the Company's website.

US Navy Chooses the new Sentinel Diver Detection System from Sonardyne

(March 2008) The US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has chosen Sonardyne International Ltd to supply multiple Sentinel sonar heads for the new Integrated Swimmer Defence System led by the Program Executive Office, Littoral Mine Warfare (PEO-LMW - PMS480). In addition to the equipment provision, Sonardyne has also been awarded a contract related to the integration and deployment of Sentinel systems as part of an expeditionary warfare requirement.

The contracts, valued in excess of US$1 million, follow successful trials in October 2007 when the Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar system was shown to meet the US Navy's performance requirements for diver detection. Sentinel demonstrated rapid deployment and performance in an equipment package that is smaller, lighter and more cost effective than previous generations of anti-swimmer sonars.

Sentinel was developed by Sonardyne to meet the specific requirements of the expeditionary warfare community yet the system has already proved itself equally adaptable to other applications. Rob Balloch, strategic development director for Sonardyne commented; “Sonardyne's success in developing Sentinel so quickly has proved the benefits of a close working relationship with the customer and a dedicated engineering team focussed on the task”

Despite the use of sophisticated surface perimeter protection systems, underwater security has, until now, been acknowledged as the weakest link in the defence of ships and on-shore facilities. These have been vulnerable to underwater threats that include attack, sabotage or smuggling. Because of this, uses for Sentinel are expected to range from the protection of vessels such as cruise ships and superyachts, to underwater perimeter security for sensitive coastal assets including power stations, oil and gas terminals, strategic industry and ports and harbours.

Sonardyne has developed its Sentinel sonar by bringing together a world class team of scientists, engineers, and consultants with over 140 man-years of experience in the design and development of similar systems. The company is based in Yateley, UK with regional operating subsidiaries in the USA, Singapore and Brazil. It is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced acoustic instruments and systems for accurate survey, positioning and tracking applications for the offshore and ocean sciences industries.

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PortVision Expands Facility and Services for Gulf Coast of United States: Company is Enhancing Support for its Growing Subscriber Base

San Diego, CA -- March 18, 2008 -- PortVision, a leading provider of information solutions for the maritime industry, announced today it has expanded its presence in the Houston area to provide enhanced service for customers across the Gulf Coast of the United States.

“We've moved into a larger office facility, centrally located in downtown Houston and are adding additional professional staff,” said Nick Skinner, PortVision's vice president of business development. “Our growing user community representing marine terminals, agents, vessel owners, service providers, law firms, and government agencies is driving our expansion. Our users are leveraging PortVision to drive new levels of operational efficiency, safety, and security. Our increased presence will ensure that we continue to meet the needs of our growing subscriber base.”

PortVision's patent-pending technology provides users with real-time visibility and historical reporting of commercial vessel activity. Subscribers can receive e-mail and mobile phone alerts as well as tap into a one billion record data warehouse to derive business intelligence associated with vessel and terminal activities along the waterway. PortVision customers along the Gulf have already documented millions of dollars in cost reduction and efficiency gains through use of the service.

“The PortVision service is limited only by the creativity of our customers. Every day we see clients driving value from PortVision in new and exciting ways,” added Skinner. “With an expanded presence in the Gulf region, we can more rapidly respond to the need.”

The new Gulf Coast office is located at 723 Main Street, Suite 1004, Houston, TX 77002. Telephone: 713-337-3737. Fax: 713-337-3740.

About PortVision:
PortVision provides new levels of knowledge and transparency to maritime activities within ports and inland waterways. The service's real-time visualization and historical information allow users to get up-to-date visibility of vessel activities and take immediate action based on instant alerting when events of their particular interest occur. Historical playback and reporting features offer expanded opportunities to identify best practices, to enhance Maritime Domain Awareness, and to better communicate with customers, partners, and service providers. For more information, call 1-858-586-0933 or visit www.portvision.com .

Case Study:

PortVision puts Coast Guard oil spill investigation in focus

Several beach goers found their favorite shorelines along the North County of San Diego closed in early June as a result of a several hundred gallon oil spill that washed onto dry land. The four-mile-long by one-mile-wide slick also cancelled a weekend surfing competition and had U.S. Coast Guard officials setting up a safety zone for three days.

The cost of the clean up alone was estimated at $60,000, according to local news reports, and this figure did not include loss of money to area businesses dependant on seasonal beach traffic or by the cancellation of the surfing event. And while the Coast Guard began searching for the offending party, it was akin to finding a needle in a haystack.

“It's incredibly difficult to track down those responsible for such a spill offshore,” said Coast Guard Lt. Jereme Altendorf. “Other than the oil itself, there were no witnesses or other evidence of blameworthiness.”

5 June 2007

SONARDYNE LAUNCHES NEW DIVER DETECTION SONAR

Sonardyne International Ltd has introduced a new diver detection sonar to counter the threat of underwater attacks against ships, harbours, coastal industrial installations and offshore oil platforms. The new Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar (IDS) is being unveiled today at the Underwater Defence Technology exhibition and conference in Naples, Italy.

Sonardyne is well known as a leading manufacturer of subsea acoustic positioning, navigation and communications systems. The company’s introduction of Sentinel follows a major investment in engineering and acoustic technology to create the world’s smallest and best performing underwater intruder detection sonar.

With a sonar head measuring just 44 cm tall by 33 cm diameter, the Sentinel sonar array is considerably smaller than any other system currently available. It nevertheless provides a full 360 degrees of coverage and is capable of reliably detecting underwater targets up to 800 metres away. Weighing less than 30 kg, the compact system is ideal for expeditionary operation as it is easily palletised and rapidly deployed. The system can be deployed in many different ways, including over the vessel’s side, mounted rigidly or on the seabed in a frame.

The practicality of Sentinel’s design makes it a realistic option for protecting a wide range of maritime assets. The extreme vulnerability of expeditionary warfare units in overseas ports can be significantly reduced by a Sentinel system that can also be used to protect any fixed installation with a water perimeter. This includes most of the world’s valuable oil and gas refineries, liquefied natural gas terminals and power stations. With many of these facilities already deploying conventional terrestrial security systems, including thermal imaging, radar and ground sensing devices, Sentinel now closes the defensive circle against intruders.

The reliable detection of underwater targets and their discrimination from marine mammals is a notoriously difficult problem. Sentinel overcomes this challenge by combining state-of-the-art sonar technology, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) processing units and automated detection, classification and tracking software. This has been proved in extensive trials over the past year to confirm a system that can work in a wide range of difficult acoustic underwater environments while ensuring that only genuine threats are highlighted. This minimises false alarms and reduces the dangerous tension that these can generate.

Sentinel’s unique configuration allows it to operate in stand-alone mode or networked with multiple sonar heads linked into a Command and Control (C2) system. As part of a comprehensive Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection afloat (ATFP) asset, Sentinel’s early warning capability will enable operators to deploy effective counter measures against underwater intruders in good time.

Sonardyne believes that any system that bombards an unskilled operator with confusing data and false alarms will soon be ignored so the operation of Sentinel is clear and intuitive. Because it is unlikely to be operated by trained sonar technicians, Sentinel has been designed for ease of use through the combination of advanced algorithms and a simple user interface.

Commenting on the launch of Sentinel, Rob Balloch strategic development director for Sonardyne said, "Sentinel is the first of a new generation of maritime security products to be released by Sonardyne. We have brought together many of the leading experts in their specialised disciplines to develop the unique technology that can deliver trusted solutions to the customer in the most challenging underwater conditions such as noisy, shallow harbours. We have listened to what the customers really wanted from a diver detection system and believe Sentinel is the first practical, cost-effective solution to the threat presented by underwater intruders."

-ENDS-

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IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Develops Satellite Assisted RFID Tag Technology

2007-06-11

Lustenau Austria and Dallas TX . – (June 11, 2007) – IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, the global leader in wireless tracking and tracing solutions that include award-winning intelligent long-range active RFID technology, announces the release of the first independently intelligent RFID tag.

In keeping with its award-winning leadership position of being both an industry leader and technological innovator, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS developed a satellite assisted tag that can isolate the specific location and movement of an asset. Absolute location identification has not been previously possible until the recent development of the IDENTEC SOLUTIONS GPS Tag.

“Our GPS Tag is the most advanced RFID Tag on the market,?? states Gerhard Schedler, CEO, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS. “Once again IDENTEC SOLUTIONS is proud to stand at the forefront of our industry by developing and introducing the most innovative solutions available.

With read/write range in excess of 500 meters, the IDENTEC SOLUTIONS GPS Tag can be activated at any time with a reader thereby providing increased ease of access and reduced infrastructure.

The intelligence of the tag lies within the tag itself. Self-tracking, the GPS tag utilizes satellites in combination with RFID to chart its route and movement. Once within range of an IDENTEC SOLUTIONS reader, the tag will provide crucial information of the assets movements.

Use of this technology is well suited to any type of asset or personnel tracking application, and in particular for container and port transit. The receiver will be able to ascertain the exact route and journey of any asset or person. Not only will this system provide for greater control, but will allow for greater security and scrutiny.

“The IDENTEC SOLUTIONS GPS Tag is a ground breaking solution so advanced that applications for the technology are virtually endless,?? states Peter Linke, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS. “The GPS Tag will provide our customers with the most complete asset tracking solution possible.??

About IDENTEC SOLUTIONS

Founded in 1997, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS is a global leader in wireless tracking and tracing solutions that include award-winning intelligent long-range active RFID technology. IDENTEC SOLUTIONS' patented RFID technology and products are utilized by some of the world's largest companies to facilitate and better manage critical processes or to help track valuable assets in a completely reliable and secure manner. IDENTEC SOLUTIONS' Intelligent Long Range active RFID System can identify, locate, track and communicate with assets at a distance of up to 500 meters (1,500 feet) to deliver superior supply chain real-time visibility in dynamic, demanding environments. IDENTEC SOLUTIONS' expertise and experience is especially used by systems integrators and end customers worldwide in the automotive, transportation and logistics, and aerospace and defense industries. As a long-time industry player, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS has provided asset management solutions and support for a variety of organizations, including an impressive roster of Fortune 500 clients such as Volkswagen, Deutsche Post and General Electric and leading systems integrators such as Intellion, Wtek, e-Plate and Softworks. The privately-held technology company is headquartered in Lustenau , Austria , with American headquarters in Dallas , Texas , and other offices worldwide supporting its customers. More information is available at www.identecsolutions.com.

Sabine-Neches waterway users adopt PortVision for improved operations: More than 100 new users attend training in Houston, Beaumont, Texas

April 30, 2007 – Houston, Texas – PortVison today announced the formal launch of its service in support of the major oil refineries and other waterway users in the ports of Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas, and along the entire Sabine-Neches Waterway.

In doing so, PortVision provides a new level of clarity about current and past vessel and terminal activities within one of the most complex and sensitive waterways in the world.

PortVision provides authorized users with real-time transparency and visibility to all commercial vessels on the waterway. In addition, PortVision automatically logs all waterway activities, such as terminal arrivals and departures, point passing and port arrivals, sending alerts to interested parties by e-mail and cell phone text message. Managers can schedule key resources “just-in-time” by monitoring ship movement and key events remotely - even from their homes - using this new web-based service. PortVision takes existing, federally-mandated, collision avoidance signals provided by virtually all commercial vessels, and employs specialized, proprietary algorithms to interpret the millions of position signals received daily.

As a result, PortVision not only locates ships, but identifies key interactions among ships and between ships, barges and marine terminals. The system uses this information to provide key performance metrics that are the basis for improved efficiency, reduced cost and enhanced safety and security..

PortVision's capture and presentation of historical information also allows users to recover the facts of past incidents to verify claims for compensation relating to delays in ship unloading (demurrage) or identify vessels in proximity to specific locations. The system's historic playback feature allows users to visually recreate specific vessel and terminal activity dating back up to five years, and then produce detailed documentation associated with the activity.

Authorized users of the Sabine-Neches Waterway who did not attend the orientation sessions may still gain access to PortVision by contacting 858-586-0933 or visiting www.portvision.com.

About PortVision
PortVision provides new levels of knowledge and transparency to maritime activities within ports and inland waterways. The tool's real-time visualization and historical information allow users to get up-to-date visibility of vessel activities and receive alerts when events of their particular interest occur. Historical playback and reporting features offer expanded opportunities to identify best practices and enhance Maritime Domain Awareness as well as better communicate with customers, partners and service providers. For more information, visit www.portvision.com.

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