Mr Smith took a degree in Ocean Science and Marine Navigation at the University of Plymouth.

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In 2011 the peer sponsored a private members' bill on marine navigation but was subsequently told it required the consent of the Prince of Wales because the legislation affected the Duchy of Cornwall.

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The Magellan eXplorist 510 Marine Edition provides boaters with a custom selection of best-in-class Navionics marine navigation charts and data plus a rugged, waterproof handheld Magellan eXplorist 510 Outdoor GPS device featuring easy-to-use menus, a built-in camera and a 3-inch sunlight-readable color touchscreen.

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This Ocean forecasting system could generate crucial forecast information, such as ocean circulation, sea surface temperature, wave height, to serve the needs of a variety of human activities related to marine hazards mitigation, oil and gas exploration, fisheries, navigation, marine parks management and coastal recreational activities.

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The company was founded in 1845 and specialized in making exquisite pocket watches as well as marine chronometers and navigation watches for airmen.

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Garmin's automotive OEM group utilizes the company's long-standing experience in interface and hardware design from its automotive, avionics and marine segments to develop innovative in-car navigation, telematics and infotainment systems.

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