The Ship Protection System or SPS is a ship based underwater threat detection system manufactured by FarSounder, Inc. Based on FarSounder's 3D forward looking sonar, their SPS offers 360 degree coverage of underwater threats to vessels on anchor or at dock. This is a commercial product suitable for mega yachts.
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