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Harris, Grant Associates, UK based specialists in the integration of entertainment, control, communication, IT &amp; security systems for superyacht new-builds and refits, have announced the launch of their latest iPad development: MiDox <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/132068/image/large-f7ad4848f344eb699994759058fbcd18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/132068">MiDox provides engineering crew with an interactive, detailed and pictorial library of the boat wide system documentation including as built drawings, engineering manuals and photographs of equipment locations. The interactive documentation system, based on the iPad platform, provides electronic, user friendly and efficient access to all of the essential engineering information required on board. Key data can be found quickly allowing engineers to not only check the schematic layout but also verify the exact location of components and their related manuals from one source. Using the iPad features, such as the large display screen allowing crisp and clear images plus page scrolling and zoom with the simple interactive touch screen enables location and area information to be pinpointed quickly and easily. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/132069/image/large-8a80be1b1d856165e1912f1e72d0e9d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/132069"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/132070/image/large-6523f3c7d708b27dc6d9f6788d61ba04.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/132070">Nick Cranston, Technical Director, comments: “Providing engineers with a library of all on board system data is an integral part of ensuring key knowledge is shared from the initial system design, to the build process and then on to the engineering crew. Using the iPad as a platform, makes MiDox a powerful engineering tool. Accessing drawings for areas as you move around the boat coupled with a photographic library of component parts and installations ensures all information is available on the interactive touch screen without any disruption to an area, on a user friendly, portable device.” MiDox is available for new build projects and can be provided as an upgrade or addition for any superyacht project. MiDox forms part of the Harris, Grant portfolio of products and services available based on the iPad platform.Harris, Grant Associates Sarah Flavell +44 7786 913715 <a href="mailto:sarah@harrisgrant.com?subject=Latitude%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">sarah@harrisgrant.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.harrisgrant.com/">www.harrisgrant.com</a>

Harris, Grant Associates launch iPad based MiDox

Harris, Grant Associates, UK based specialists in the integration of entertainment, control, communication, IT &amp; security systems for superyacht new-builds and refits, are pleased to announce the launch of their latest system development: “Latitude” <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128745/image/large-2259cd0e9a213b9d460f5ce6acbfa629.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128745">“Latitude” utilises the high speed VSat Internet connectivity onboard to deliver a high quality full screen video and audio stream from anywhere in the world, regardless of the yachtʼs location. The system has been designed to offer superyacht ownerʼs the reassurance of access to their preferred local television channels in the event that their yacht is out of range from the satellite footprint. Unlike more conventional streaming solutions, “Latitude” is not a computer reliant system but is a standalone solution which provides full screen resolution even on a 50” plasma display. The system is connected to a specified television receiver box which is located at the Ownerʼs preferred choice of on-shore venue, for example, in one of the Ownerʼs residences or office locations. When required, the yacht connects to the remote location using either a simple remote control or via their existing Crestron or AMX control system. Once connected, a full screen picture will be displayed on their designated onboard display including full remote control functionality. Receivers include satellite receivers such as UK Sky, USA Direct TV and Caribbean SAT or TIVO and Cable TV boxes. Video is streamed directly to the yacht using an MPEG4 stream. This is received on the vessel by a dedicated MPEG decoder unit enabling either a conventional video output or HDMI. This output can be connected directly to a single designated screen or directly to the boat wide distribution system to provide access to all the screens onboard as required. Multiple transmission locations can be established allowing access to various “local” television channels from around the world. With receiver and encoder units located in selected venues in for example, the UK and in the USA , the system can then provide a UK Sky TV feed and a Direct TV feed from the USA. The vessel can then select which feed it receives and controls it as required. To ensure compliance with the Broadcasting Authorities regarding retransmission of TV, the system is for private use only and can only support one stream at a time. Nick Cranston, Technical Director, comments: “Our system is not intended to replace dedicated satellite receivers onboard, but is designed to provide enhanced television reception when the yacht is not in the footprint of a satellite. Latitude delivers full screen resolution of the Ownerʼs preferred local television channels independent of the quality of satellite reception onboard. The system ensures that the yacht is always able to access and broadcast the Ownerʼs programme of choice regardless of the vesselʼs location.” Harris, Grant Associates Sarah Flavell +44 7786 913715 <a href="mailto:sarah@harrisgrant.com?subject=Latitude%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">sarah@harrisgrant.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.harrisgrant.com">www.harrisgrant.com</a>

Harris, Grant Associates launch Latitude

Following the successful launch of their range of lighting control systems at Dubai Boat Show earlier this year, Harris, Grant Associates have introduced complete colour change control for Tri- Colour LED Lights using the iPod Touch and iPhone. “We have been working closely with specialist lighting companies to develop a control function that enables full colour change flexibility using LED lights. From one control device, we can now not only offer customised mood settings but also colour tone settings and options. These control systems enhance the multi functionality of areas as well as allowing owners extensive variety in selecting colour tones to change the mood and atmosphere.” comments Sarah Flavell, Business Development Manager. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127739/image/large-a82c7f50d09a909d1e460fcc167ad77a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127739">Harris, Grant Associates design, programme and install control systems which offer the end user a customised lighting system. Control devices can be in the form of wall mounted switches and / or wireless control devices such as an iPod Touch or iPhone and the systems offer the following functions:• Customised control settings by area • Timed lighting management with energy saving benefits • Control via wall mounted switches and / or wireless devices • Decentralised system • Mood lighting • Colour change control (subject to light fittings) • For use with Halogen or LED Lights • Dimming control • Control boat-wide as well as area by areaThe Harris, Grant lighting control systems can be installed as a stand alone control platform or as part of a boat wide control system for entertainment, climate control, blind and shutter control and security and can be retro-fitted to provide an interface for various existing control systems. Harris, Grant are part of the KNX Association and our engineers are trained EIB installers: EIB is an open platform standard based on a decentralised system. Harris, Grant Associates Sarah Flavell +44 7786 913715 <a href="mailto:sarah@harrisgrant.com?subject=Harris%20Grant%20on%20SYT%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">sarah@harrisgrant.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.harrisgrant.com">www.harrisgrant.com</a>

Harris, Grant Associates launch LED Colour Change Lighting Control Systems

Harris, Grant Associates, UK based specialists in the integration of entertainment, control, communication, IT &amp; security systems for superyacht new-builds and refits, are pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Abraham as a non-executive Director. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126149/image/large-43e75a0aed51cbfd2a1294ecb3a22161.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126149">Richard is an accountant and MBA from London Business School with over thirty years experience in international banking. Much of his career was spent with Bank of America where he headed the Banks European Corporate Finance group for many years and subsequently led their London-based Private Banking team. In 1999 he moved to UBS AG as an Executive Director in their Middle East Wealth Management group with responsibility for the financial affairs of a number of leading Middle East families. Richard currently serves as Chairman of LSE listed company NSB Retail Systems plc and is also a non-executive director of a number of private companies including a pan-African trading and investment group based in Luxembourg. Richard has been associated with Harris, Grant Associates for more than two years advising its owners on strategic and financial matters. His appointment as a director comes at a time of exciting growth and development at Harris, Grant whose directors, Neil Grant, Carolyn Hayter, and Sheen Uchida, welcome Richard to the Board and look forward to his continuing contribution to Harris, Grantʼs success.

Harris, Grant Associates appoints Richard Abraham as a non-executive Director

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125456/image/large-b8712b447ec3d769d30d36fc145950e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125456">Harris, Grant Associates, UK based specialists in the integration of entertainment, control, communication, IT &amp; security systems for Superyacht new-builds and refits, have launched the first phase of their application development to use the iPod Touch as a control panel and device for their audio visual, communication and lighting systems. This latest product launch has formed part of Harris Grant’s continuing design and technology development. “Using the iPod Touch as a control application for the systems we design and install on board is an exciting development. This new technology can be incorporated in to a new build design or simply as an upgrade application and really starts to offer Owners, Guests and Crew something that can begin to revolutionise the more traditional hardware” comments Nick Cranston, Technical Director.

Harris, Grant Associates launches iPod Touch Control

Harris, Grant Associates, UK based specialists in the integration of entertainment, control, communication, IT &amp; security systems for Superyacht new-builds and refits, are delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Flavell as their Business Development Manager. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125352/image/large-2f565aa9c2b0e3dacfc22aaff6c85c4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125352">Based in The Netherlands, Sarah joins the team as part of the Company’s continuing growth and expansion and forms part of the first steps to establishing their European Office and having a permanent presence in The Netherlands. Sarah has recently moved to The Netherlands and joins the team from UK based Savage Marine Lighting, where she was responsible for sales and aftersales on new builds and refits as well being involved in marketing. The expansion in to Europe has been prompted by Harris, Grant Associates growing presence amongst the leading European shipyards. “For well over half of the twenty five years that Harris, Grant has been successfully trading, the company has worked as a specialist design and integration force in the marine market. As the Company continues to grow and develop in this market sector, establishing a permanent presence in The Netherlands became the natural step. Sarah’s knowledge and experience of the industry will form an important part of our strategic development plan over the next few years” adds Neil Grant, Managing Director.