Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced that it has completed a second investment in Sea Machines Robotics, Inc., a Boston-based autonomous technology company that specializes in advanced control technology for workboats and other commercial surface vessels. Details of the investment were not disclosed.
Wireless network threatens to interfere with nation’s GPS system. A coalition of groups whose users rely on the Global Positioning System (GPS) wants the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change its mind about an April 20 decision to permit Ligado Networks to begin construction of a land-based industrial 5G (fifth generation) “L-Band” wireless network.
For the past 45 years, the Ottawa Boat Show has been the unofficial launch of boating season in the Ottawa Region, welcoming hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors annually.
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) used the virtual IBEX platform to host its annual meetings and elect its 2020–2021 officers and board. Each is an independent manufacturers sales rep working in the marine market.
The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference Industry Reconnect inaugural webinar series, taking place over four weeks in October, has provided valuable industry insight with one more session to go on Tuesday, 27th October at 12 UTC. The first three sessions were a great success with 250+ registered attendees per session.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced that its Fort Wayne Operation is its first boat manufacturing facility to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill status. This accomplishment represents a significant milestone in Brunswick’s ongoing campaign to advance its sustainability mission.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Aine Denari President – Brunswick Boat Group, effective October 26, 2020. Denari succeeds Huw Bower who left Brunswick in September.
Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) units deliver a unique user experience with up to 30% reduced fuel consumption and 30% less CO2 emissions compared to traditional inboard shafts. The company has now supplied 30,000 Volvo Penta IPS solutions across the marine sectors.
Veratron’s LinkUp suite of single-function gateway modules was awarded a 2020 Innovation Award at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX). It won in the highly competitive OEM Electronics category.
Each year the NMEA members select “Products of Excellence” in marine electronics and in 2020 the Wave WiFi Tidal Wave was selected as an Award winner in the WiFi /Cellular devices category.
Sharrow Marine has announced plans to have a mass-produced, cast version of their award-winning propeller in production by the end of this year.
Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, has announced that it has partnered with CMP Group Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement, Propspeed will be distributed by CMP Europe in Italy and Jia Da Specialty Metals, a division of CMP Group, in China.
Groupe Beneteau has announced that Luca Brancaleon, Yann Masselot and Thomas Gailly have been appointed to take on new roles within the Boat Division’s Brand and Product Strategy Department, while Clément Himily has been appointed as CEO of Construction Navale Bordeaux.
FLIR Systems, Inc. has announced that its Raymarine brand has collaborated with luxury yacht builder Monte Carlo Yachts to be the first to factory install Raymarine DockSense® Alert on their new yacht, the Monte Carlo MCY 76 Skylounge.
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces the Dealership Advantage and Derema Group have committed to Partner Memberships.
The iconic American boatbuilding company, Century Boats, announced that Annapolis Yacht Sales has been brought on as a new Century and Coronado dealer. The boating dealership has its main office at the Bert Jabin Yacht Yard in Annapolis, MD; and three other branch locations across the mid-Atlantic area.
ngOther than the colors of trees and cooler temperatures, what’s different about boating in the fall? A lot, according to the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, especially when it comes your safety aboard.
Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine safety products, announced today the WatchMate XB-8000 smartAIS has been awarded the Product of Excellence Award by the 2020 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Conference and Expo in the AIS category. The awards were presented virtually on Saturday, September 26, 2020.
Navigare Yachting is delighted to announce the relocation of its charter base in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to Nanny Cay Resort and Marina, on Tortola.
During the 2020 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Business Meeting held on September 26, a total of 19 marine products received top awards. The Maretron® N2KBuilder® NMEA 2000® network design software was a winner in the new category of Marine Specialty Products.