Solar Technology provides aids to navigation (AtoN) for a variety of clients along the east coast of Australia. We stock our own range of buoys and markers as well as those from major manufacturers such as Sealite and Tideland.
We also provide customised solutions to suit your needs and offer installation and maintenance. We are the service provider for Sydney Ports Corp which caters to 2500 shipping movements in and out of Sydney Harbour and Port Botany each year.
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AtoN Gallery
Below is an image gallery showing a selection of the Aids to Navigation that Solartech has either installed or is currently maintaining. Select a thumbnail image to view a larger version.
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View Aids to Navigation manufactured by Sealite or Tideland
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Aqua Buoy 600
The popular high visibility lightweight marker buoys.
Guaranteed long lasting performance with unique solar beacon option.
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One piece buoy is moulded in strong, durable polyethylene. |
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UV stabilised for resistance to sunlight. |
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Lightweight-only 19kgs for easy handling by one person. |
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Standard high visibility Yellow, Green and Red. Other |
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colours supplied to order. |
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Triangular buoy top has nut inserts suitable for mounting a |
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light, top mark or bird spikes. |
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Large mooring chain attachment point accommodates a |
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16mm shackle or 12mm silver rope. |
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Excellent buoyancy and stability. The aqua Buoy 600 will |
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not sink or capsize. |
Download specifications as a pdf (1392kb)
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Aqua Buoy 1300
Versatile long range river and sea navigation buoys
Guaranteed Long Lasting Performance
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One piece base is moulded in strong, durable polyethylene and filled with highly buoyant polyurethane. |
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UV stabilised for resistance to sunlight. |
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Strong, lightweight polyethylene buoy top moulded in standard IALA colours and shapes. Suitable for mounting LED and Incandescent Lamp Navigation Lights as well as IALA Day Marks |
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Stainless steel nut inserts provide a secure mounting for top, tower and signs. |
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Galvanised eye bolt passes through the base providing strong mooring chain attachment point. |
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Superior proven performance in turbulent fast running waters and floods. |
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Can be moored with seagrass friendly moorings. |
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4 plastic sleeves pass through base to facilitate mounting larger structures. |
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Specialist Applications |
Low cost versatile channel marker
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Marker remains upright & stable even under fast flowing tidal conditions |
Markers can easily accomodate
highly visible strategic sign placement |
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Lamps and Flasher/Lampchargers
A full range of navigation luminaries from LED's to prefocus lamps and lighthouse lamps are available. |
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A full range of navigation luminaries from LED's to prefocus lamps and lighthouse lamps are available along with low cost LED and Solar Technology Flasher/Lampchargers and full range of Tideland, Pharos and Vega Industries 6 position lampchargers all with up to 256 flash codes
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Posts, Poles and Brackets
Manufactured from hot dipped galvanised steel or aluminium to the height you required. |
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Manufactured from hot dipped galvanised steel or aluminium to the height you required. These structures come complete with engineering certification.
Solar Technology can also provide base footing design and certification. |
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Batteries
A large range available in all sizes to suit the navigation aid of your choice. |
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Buoys, Tops and DayShape Topmarks
Both glass reinforced plastic or rotational moulded plastic,
buoy tops and topmarks are avilable in all standard IALA shapes and colours.
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Mounting Brackets and Adaptors
Hot dipped galvanized stainless steel and powder coated aluminium mounting hardware for the harsh marine environment is available as standard, or we can manufacture to your requirements. |
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Reflectors and Navaid Identification
Identify and highlight navigation marks with a range of Durable, High Visibility, Computer Generated Lettering and Reflectors customised to suit your requirements. |
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