200 years of reliable navigation instruments
Heiress of the workshop of navigation instruments Bianchetti founded in Marseille in 1822, BEN Marine (Bianchetti Electronic Navigation) was created in 1962 to design and manufacture secure and reliable navigation instruments for commercial fleets and navies all around the world. Part of Eviden, BEN Marine provides turnkey solutions, from sensors to navigation information, to face today and tomorrow’s sailors’ challenges with constant innovation.
Today, BEN Marine solutions are present in more than 40 countries and via 50 distributors.
BEN Marine products are compliant with the latest maritime safety regulations and military standards and are Wheelmark certified.
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Ensuring safe and efficient operation
BEN Marine offers a range of electronic navigation equipment for maritime forces and merchant fleets.
The purpose of an electromagnetic speed log, or EM log, is to calculate the speed and the distance travelled through the water.
A repeater is a single unit product which displays all the data needed to operate the ship correctly (navigation, weather, weapon,…) .
Installed through the hull and in direct contact with the water, the electromagnetic sensor, sometimes called transducer, measures the speed through water (STW) of the ship. The sensor is held in place by a hull-fitting.
Flowmeters allow for measurement of liquid flows. Depending on applications, BEN Marine flowmeters come in two versions, either electromagnetic or ultrasonic.
Magnetic compasses for surface ships and navy divers.
Worldwide Locations
BEN Marine relies on a worldwide network of partners to distribute its product. Discover the complete list and find the best distributor for your location.
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For more than 40 years, BEN Marine LMN electromagnetic speed logs support missions of French Navy ships.
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