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obeltec TimeZero Catch software has been designed
specifcally for commercial fshermen. By installing it in
an onboard desktop PC or laptop computer, it can be used as
a navigation system for the vessel, as well as a very powerful
tool for recording and categorizing important fshing data.
The result: increased proftability and more effcient use of
commercial fshing professionals' time. Catch features the
TimeZero chart engine, which allows seamless chart redraw
so that users can quickly zoom, pan, change chart display
modes and perform other chart-handling functions without
any limited-range presets. TimeZero technology was devel-
oped as part of a technical partnership between Nobeltec
and Furuno. This is the same chart engine technology that is
used in many of Furuno's products, such as the NavNet 3D
and NavNet TZtouch.
Main Features
Nobeltec TimeZero Catch features a commercial-grade
Bathy Recorder, which allows users to record and gradu-
ally update their bathymetric data from real-time depth re-
cordings. It also enables easy determination of prime fshing
locations with SST (sea surface temperature), altimetry and
chlorophyll information from Nobeltec's weather and ocean
data service.
Innovative Onboard Tool
For Commercial Fishing
TimeZero Catch Software Enables Navigation, Data Recording, Display
By Fred Algalarrondo
An example of a 3D depth-shaded view of the seafoor using TimeZero Catch.