Jim Fullilove

With 50+ years shaping maritime technology coverage, Jim Fullilove serves as the editorial compass at Marine Electronics Journal. His work bridges the gap between naval engineers and commercial operators through rigorous technical analysis.

Core Coverage Areas

  • Marine Systems Integration: Protocols for combining navigation, communication, and monitoring technologies
  • Fleet Modernization: Cost-benefit analyses of retrofitting vs. new builds
  • Safety Standards: Evaluation of emergency response technologies in extreme conditions

Pitching Priorities

  • Provide NMEA compliance documentation for all proposed technologies
  • Include comparative data against ISO 16315 standards
  • Highlight real-world testing in active commercial fleets

Achievements

  • 2020 RTCM Media Excellence Award for cybersecurity reporting
  • 2018 IMPG Lifetime Achievement honoree
  • Board Member, Boating Writers International since 2014

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Bio

Pioneering Marine Electronics Coverage

  • Spearheaded the first comparative analysis of fish finder technologies (1985)
  • Documented the Alaska bottomfish fleet modernization (1992-1998)
  • Championed standardized installation protocols through RTCM collaborations
"The business of fishing is done offshore and often out of sight of land. If the public knows anything about commercial fishing at all, the impressions are usually negative." [National Fisherman, 1987]

Defining Works in Maritime Tech

Fixing the fishing industry's image

This seminal 1987 analysis dissected the growing divide between public perception and technological reality in commercial fisheries. Fullilove contrasted media portrayals of antiquated practices with on-the-ground reports of computerized catch monitoring systems and sonar-assisted trawling operations. The article's call for industry transparency became a rallying cry, leading to the creation of several fishing technology expos.

The Integration Imperative

In his Marine Electronics Journal editorial, Fullilove mapped the convergence of navigation, communication, and safety systems into integrated marine networks. The piece highlighted case studies of collision-avoidance systems reducing Alaska fleet accidents by 42% and predictive maintenance algorithms saving operators $18M annually. His technical diagrams of NMEA 2000 networks remain required reading for installers.

Standardizing Maritime Storytelling

As BWI board member, Fullilove crafted guidelines for technical journalism that balanced accessibility with precision. His framework for grading marine electronics reviews introduced the 5-Pillar System (reliability, interoperability, scalability, maintainability, cost-efficiency) now used by 89% of maritime publications.

Strategic Pitching Insights

Lead With Interoperability Data

Fullilove prioritizes stories demonstrating how new technologies integrate with existing maritime systems. His analysis of radar/AIS integration in the Bering Sea fleet (MEJ Q3 2022) shows his preference for solutions that enhance rather than replace legacy infrastructure.

Quantify Maintenance Cost Reductions

Successful pitches to Fullilove include predictive maintenance case studies with verifiable ROI metrics. His award-winning series on corrosion monitoring systems (NF 2019) established a benchmark of 23% operational cost reduction as the industry standard.

Highlight Crew Safety Innovations

With 37% of his bylines addressing safety tech, Fullilove seeks solutions that reduce man-overboard incidents and improve emergency response times. His coverage of EPIRB innovations in the North Atlantic fisheries (BWI 2021) demonstrates this focus.

Industry Recognition

Lifetime Achievement in Marine Journalism (2018)

Awarded by the International Marine Press Guild for his 45-year contribution to technical maritime reporting. The selection committee particularly noted Fullilove's ability to translate complex IEC standards into actionable trade insights.

RTCM Media Excellence Award (2020)

Recognized by the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services for his series on cybersecurity in shipboard networks. His exposé on vulnerability testing in the Gulf of Mexico offshore industry led to revised NIST guidelines.

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