November 11, 2025 Marine Marketers of America (MMA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Neptune Awards—North America’s top honors for marine marketing. The annual contest, now in its 18th year, is open to any company or organization producing and publishing marine industry marketing work between January 1 and December 7, 2025. Entries will be accepted through December…
November 11, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) announced on November 5, that it has selected BRP Electrification Engineering Services to collaborate on the next stage of its growth. This engagement brings BRP’s recognized expertise in electric vehicle engineering to Vision Marine’s available high-voltage propulsion platform, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to future innovations. Through this collaboration,…
November 11, 2025 Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) (“Teledyne”) announced on October 31st, the successful completion of the acquisition of the TransponderTech business from Saab AB. The newly acquired business Teledyne FLIR TransponderTech AB will join Teledyne’s Raymarine, FLIR Marine, ChartWorld and Teledyne CARIS brands, broadening the group’s maritime technology solutions. Based outside of Linköping Sweden, the company will market…
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 5, 2025 OTTAWA (November 4, 2025)—Canada’s boating industry applauds Budget 2025’s commitment to remove the devastating luxury tax on boats, a failed tax policy that unfairly punished Canadian manufacturers and workers. When the luxury tax was first implemented in September 2022, Canada’s marine industry leaders were quick to point out the impending losses of middle-class jobs,…
November 4, 2025 Garmin, the world’s largest1 and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, has unveiled the GPSMAP® 9000xsv series – superior chartplotters designed for captains and anglers that demand world-class performance. Available with a 10-, 13- or 17-inch touchscreen display, these multi-functional displays (MFDs) boast Garmin’s cutting-edge integrated xCHIRP traditional sonar and UHD scanning sonar to help anglers see and catch more fish. Users can get…
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 Plugs, Pigtails, and Pre-Wired Chargers, Oh My! Electrical Updates with ABYC November 5, 1:00pm–3:00pm (ET), Online Don’t forget! Plugs, Pigtails, and Pre-Wired Chargers, Oh My! Electrical Updates with ABYC takes place November 5. The ninth, free online event in the USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series is for anyone in the boat and equipment manufacturing industry eager to remain on top of…
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 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…
October 28, 2025 On October 22, 2025, Charlie Bulmer passed away at South Lake Hospital, in Newmarket, Ontario. He is fondly remembered by his wife and best friend of 41 years, Christine and daughters Kelly, Kathy and Jenny as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Charlie was born in Toronto on July 13, 1932….
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 ePropulsion Americas, a global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has announced the next step in total helm control with the debut of its new Smart Control Joystick system, bringing precision and true 360-degree control across electric-powered vessels from small jon boats to larger recreational vessels. ePropulsion’s innovative Smart Control Joystick offers boaters an…
October 28, 2025 Highfield Boats, America’s leading RIB brand, is proud to announce the launch the Escape Series, an all-new line of fiberglass-hull center console RIBS made in the USA. The first two models in the series, the Highfield Escape 650 and Escape 750, were unveiled during the Highfield Boats Dealer & Media Day Event at the company’s…
October 28, 2025 Aquila Catamarans will present two model debuts at the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, taking place from October 29 to November 2: the global debut of the Aquila 36 Molokai and the Americas debut of the Aquila 46 Yacht. The company will also display the 54 Yacht, 50 Yacht, 47 Molokai, and 42 Coupe. Global Debut: Aquila…
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 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…