Andy Adams

Don’t relax yet

Feb 11, 2025 In the Editor’s Message last week, crafted by our editorial team, we wrote about “Uncertainty being a catalyst for change” and how the threat of potential tariffs…
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NMEA Launches Marine Data Initiative to Advance Safety & Ocean Preservation Driving Innovation in Technology, Safety, Marine Mammal, and Ocean Conservation

Feb 11, 2025 The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is excited to announce the launch of the NMEA Cloud Initiative to its membership, a pioneering project to aggregate existing marine data for…
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BC Ferries: Queen of Surrey out of Commission until Jan 28th amid Proposed BC Ferries Expansion

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By Mathew Channer

BC Ferries vessel Queen of Surrey is expected to remain out of commission until the end of the month, according to BC Ferries.

The vessel, which has been in service for more than 40 years, was pulled from the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale service on January 1st to undergo repairs to its propulsion system.

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Kropf Industrial Delivers First All-Electric Travel Lift

Kropf Industrial, manufacturer of the industry-leading Conolift line of boat handling equipment, is excited to announce that its first all-electric travel lift is now in service in Ontario. The advanced design has eliminated both the diesel power unit and the hydraulic system, yielding a simplified machine that is quiet, and free from emissions and the risk of spills.

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Mercury Marine enhances Joystick Piloting capabilities, laying the groundwork for an exciting future in effortless autonomous boating

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Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation has announced a software update for its SmartCraft®operating system that gives Joystick Piloting powerful new capabilities. The system can now automatically counteract the effects of wind, waves and current while a boater is driving with the joystick, giving them the ability to dock and maneuver with effortless precision.

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Steve Harrison becomes Global Product Manager for Highfield Boats

Steve Harrison steps up to the new role of Global Product Manager at Highfield Boats as the company is set to significantly accelerate its future product development efforts.
 
Steve, working closely with the existing Highfield team, will implement both structure and strategy to drive this ambitious initiative forward. Steve has over 25 years of marine trade experience and has been with Highfield Boats since its inception. His market and product knowledge, along with his intimate understanding of the core values of the Highfield brand, make him the ideal candidate to meet the changing needs of the evolving marine market.

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