November 11, 2025 A total of 146 products originating from manufacturers spanning 37 different countries represents a new high-water mark for the globally recognized competition. Winners will be announced on the first day of the show, 18 November, during the official opening. This year, the international jury of the DAME Design Awards comprised 11 leading design and user experts,…
November 5, 2025 The economic damage to Canada’s boating industry and the significant tax revenue losses that resulted from the imposition of the Luxury Tax on Boats (and on luxury cars and aircraft) is coming to an end. In the November 4th 2025 Budget 2025, it was announced that the Luxury Tax on Boats was…
November 4, 2025 As I write this, I’m on the plane returning from the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and I’m thinking about what I saw and what people were telling me. Overall, I feel that it was a positive show. Maybe not “very” positive but still, positive and making me feel that at…
November 4, 2025 New Factory-Installed Option to be Introduced at FLIBS 2025 Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialized Autonomous Navigation Technology subsidiary, just announced its NEUBOAT Dock II, which takes the stress out of docking by offering increased situational awareness, will now be available as a factory-installed option on Aquila’s 2026 Yacht Series vessels. NEUBOAT Dock II gives boaters a bird’s…
November 4, 2025 StarEdge Horizon moves data over a private path on Starlink from remote sites to MTN’s regional points of presence, keeping customers’ data off the public internet. This solution improves security and predictability, and can integrate secondary connections such as OneWeb, LTE/5G and VSAT for seamless failover. MTN, the leading global provider of best-in-class satellite…
November 4, 2025 Archipelago Yachts, in collaboration with Chartwell Marine, has been awarded funding through the UK Government’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (Round 6), delivered by Innovate UK as part of the UK SHORE programme. The winning project, titled “Methanol Pathfinder UK”, will develop and prototype an advanced methanol range-extension and propulsion system for electric vessels, a key…
November 4, 2025 FLIR, global leader in high-performance marine thermal-imaging systems, has announced the debut of its new flagship series of multi-spectral maritime camera systems, the M460 and M560. The M460 and M560 are elite AI-powered multi-spectral camera systems tailored specifically for professional marine applications ranging from first responders, commercial vessels, and superyachts. Taking the next step from a conventional…
November 4, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc. has announced that it will operate the official electric shuttle fleet for the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). Throughout the event, Vision Marine’s electric boats will provide continuous shuttle service between four key locations, giving attendees the chance to experience the Company’s innovative electric propulsion technology and on-water mobility…
November 4, 2025 Saxdor Yachts is proud to announce its arrival in Canada through two new exclusive dealerships for the distribution of its models in the country, with Cabano Marine serving the province of Quebec and DT Powersports & Marine covering the province of Ontario. These new agreements mark Saxdor’s official entry into the Canadian market, further consolidating the brand’s rapid growth across North America and building…
October 28, 2025 The fall is always a busy time of year but this year feels even more hectic than usual. I didn’t get down to the NMEA Annual Conference this year, but I hear it was very good and a reflection of the many exciting developments in the marine electronics field. There certainly were…
October 28, 2025 Dometic kicked off the 2025 International Boatbuilding Exposition and Conference in winning style, earning a National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award for its new CSX Series “Coldmachine” self-contained refrigeration system. At an awards ceremony during the 2025 IBEX show’s opening industry breakfast, the Dometic CSX Series was named the winner in the Mechanical Systems…
October 28, 2025 LOOKOUT, the AI pioneer in marine safety, has been awarded the 2025 IBEX Innovation Award for Marine Electronics. Each year, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) appoints a panel of expert judges to review hundreds of new products and present the winners during the Industry Breakfast event, attended by hundreds of boat builders, dealers, and press. “LOOKOUT…
October 28, 2025 The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) elected a new slate of officers and three new members of the Board of Directors during the Association’s annual General Membership Meeting at IBEX. Taking the helm as NMRA President is Rob Guerrieri of Atlantic Marketing. Joining Rob on the Bridge: Nick Gove, Vice President (Midwest Outdoor…
Medallion featuring the artwork of Nusi Ian Reid, Heiltsuk Nation. Photo courtesy of the Maritime Museum of BC.
October 28, 2025 Parks Canada is pleased to share that the first Implementation Report for the Trent-Severn Waterway and Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Sites of Canada Management Plan (2022) is now available. The report summarizes the actions Parks Canada has taken in 2023 and 2024 to advance the vision, strategies, and objectives outlined in the management plan. To read the full…
October 21, 2025 One of my associates at OP Media Group just shared a business email about brokerage boats and the brokerage business more broadly. The author of the email said that in the marine business, we are going through some significant changes. One of the long-time yacht brokerage companies in Ontario has just closed their…
October 21, 2025 Maple Leaf Marinas (MLM) is pleased to announce the expansion of its brand portfolio, now offering Beneteau, Wellcraft, and Four Winns across its dealership network. The addition of these respected Groupe Beneteau brands further broadens MLM’s lineup and provides more Canadian boaters with access to some of the world’s most recognized names in recreational boating. …
October 21, 2025 Simrad Marine Electronics, a brand within Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced the launch of the Simrad® AutoCaptain™ Autonomous Boating System, a revolutionary advancement in marine technology featuring full auto-docking capabilities, including docking, undocking, and short distance maneuvering. Unlike assistance-based systems currently on the market, AutoCaptain delivers true autonomous maneuvering, engineered from the ground up with exclusive Mercury Marine® propulsion integration and a dedicated…
October 21, 2025 Shockwave Seats, a global manufacturer of marine suspension seating, announces a new partnership with ComMar Sales, a long-standing and respected marine manufacturer’s representative group serving the U.S. East and Gulf Coast. “Shockwave leads the way in marine suspension seating, delivering unmatched comfort, safety, and performance in the harshest conditions,” said Norm MacLeod, Vice President…
October 21, 2025 Doubling in size since its inaugural edition in 2024, the 2025 RS21 Canadian Class Nationals saw 12 boats compete for the title in Halifax, Nova Scotia, October 4-5. Hosted as part of Bedford Basin Yacht Club’s One Design Fall Regatta – one of the largest one-design keelboat regattas in Canada – the RS21 fleet was the biggest class on the water, showcasing the rapid…