AXYS Wins Competitive CHS Contract

AXYS Technologies Inc. (AXYS) wins competitive contract with DFO CHS Quebec Region

After a competitive review process, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Quebec Region has selected AXYS Technologies Inc. (AXYS) of Sidney, B.C. to provide 30 Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) for tide gauge monitoring on the St. Lawrence Seaway. AXYS will provide its proven and reliable WatchMan500™ Data Acquisition Systems and Data Management Software (DMS) as part of the agreement. AXYS has also won an additional contract to help redesign the CHS tide guage system enclosure.

The CHS tide gauge information network (called SINECO) forms a crucial information component along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Data from the tide gauges is used by the Canadian Coast Guard to assist in Vessel Traffic Management along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Data from this network is also used for the planning and execution of the hydrographic survey work and the dredging on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Ship owners may also have access to the system data to ensure the optimal freight loading of their vessels.

Don Bryan, Manager of Marine Systems at AXYS stated: “ This is the first major tide gauge win for AXYS’ WatchMan500™ system. This win puts us in a good position to compete effectively for other tide gauge or water elevation opportunities worldwide. We look forward to a long-term partnership with DFO on this and other important projects.”

Bernard Tessier, Manager of CHS Quebec stated: “AXYS Technologies Inc. WatchMan500™ system was selected because of its ability to meet our complete range of needs. We also like the fact that AXYS took the time to understand our requirements and proposed a customized solution that met our needs perfectly.”

Terms of the contract have not been provided.

AXYS Technologies Inc. designs, manufactures, distributes and maintains remote environmental data acquisition, processing and telemetry systems. For further information contact AXYS Technologies Inc. at: info@axystechnologies.com or www.axystechnologies.com .

DFO’s mission is to provide clients with up-to-date, timely, and accurate Hydrographic publications necessary for safe and efficient navigation for navigable waters of Canada in the most cost effective and efficient manner and to represent Canadian hydrographic interests nationally and internationally. For further information contact DFO/CHS at: http://www.shc.gc.ca/pub/en/about/

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