- You are here:
-
Home
- Changing Scene
Global supply chain disruptions have acutely turned US manufacturers' attention to domestic sources for their plastic injection molding projects.
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the addition of five facilities to its list of zero-waste-to-landfill (ZWTL) operations.
For the second consecutive year, Dometic Vancouver facility has earned a prestigious Employer of Choice Award, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to employee satisfaction and providing a positive workplace environment.
In the three-year gap since the last Toronto International Boat Show in 2020, there have been big changes in the fleet of new boats, in the marketplace and among the dealers. When the doors opened at the Toronto International Boat Show 2023, it was fast forward to a new order in the marketplace.
The Maritime Museum of BC will be receiving approximately $1,000,000 from the estate of Victoria resident Cora Shaw, a long-time supporter of the Museum. Mrs. Shaw believed in the essential importance of our maritime history and the vitality of the arts and culture sector in Victoria.
AVIKUS, HD Hyundai's autonomous navigation in-house startup, announced that its NeuBoat, an autonomous phase-2 navigation solution for leisure boats, was recognized for innovation at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Read more: HD Hyundai’s Avikus recognized for Innovation at...
On September 2, 2022, Lock 36 - The Kirkfield Lift Lock suffered a mechanical failure, resulting in the site’s closure for the remainder of the 2022 navigation season.
With up to 57 nm (65 US miles) of expected range and DC charging, the foiling Candela C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ is designed to upend the hegemony of fossil fuel boats.
Read more: Candela reveals world's longest-range electric...
The good news is that the 65th Anniversary Toronto International Boat Show opened last Friday January 20th to strong attendance, positive attitudes and a great looking show floor. Hats off to the Canadian Boat Shows team for an outstanding job there.
Yamaha Motor Canada kicks off 2023 with new product offerings including a new XTO Offshore outboard, which delivers greater convenience, enhanced technology and 450 horsepower.
Every Tuesday we publish a fresh Digest with informative articles pertaining to the Canadian boating and marine industry. Stay up to date with the latest products, research and industry developments.
Missed an Issue of Boating Industry Canada News Week? If you're looking for a specific issue, or simply want to catch up on previous issues, check out our Boating Industry Canada News Week Archives.
Not signed up for News Week? Subscribe here.
Marine Products
Garmin expands popular ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter series with new features and touchscreen design
Garmin has announced their new ECHOMAP™ UHD2 series chartplotters that offer anglers premium features like Ultra High-Definition sonar, preloaded Garmin Navionics+™ mapping with an included one-year subscription to daily map updates, wireless networking for data sharing and support for Garmin’s award-winning LiveScope™ live-scanning sonar.
Available with a 6”, 7” or 9” bright, sunlight-readable touchscreen display with keyed assist, anglers can easily control and operate the functions they depend on for a successful day on the water, including zooming in or out on the map or quickly toggling between different sonar views.
People
C-Tow Marine Assistance appoints Jill Noel to Manager of Operations
C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd., which has been serving and assisting recreational boaters across Canadian waterways for more than 35 years, has announced the appointment of Jill Noel to Manager of Operations, effective January 2, 2023.
In her new role, with an overall goal of building the C-Tow brand across Ontario and throughout Canada, Jill will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations including digital marketing and social media initiatives, company representation at national and local industry events, managing the C-Tow captains, and liaising with marinas, yacht clubs, and marine associations.
