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

Nov 26, 2024 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…

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ePropulsion extends 96v product offerings and strengthens recreational OEM business

Nov 26, 2024 ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced that it is increasing its capabilities to serve the OEM market with the expansion of its 96V product offerings. Building on the ePropulsion Smart System Architecture (eSSA), product introductions include the Pod Drive 20 eSSA, G102-230 battery and a comprehensive modularized energy system solution…

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IBEX acquires Professional Boatbuilder Magazine

Nov 26, 2024 The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier trade event for the recreational marine industry, has acquired Professional BoatBuilder magazine (ProBoat), the marine sector’s leading technical publication and online information source. The ProBoat purchase promises to marry the vitality of IBEX’s live trade event to the magazine’s depth of editorial coverage, creating an unparalleled platform…

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Register Today for NMMA Canada’s Industry Breakfast at the Toronto International Boat Show

Nov 26, 2024 Registration is now open for the annual NMMA Canada State of the Industry Breakfast held during the Toronto International Boat Show. When: Tuesday, January 21, 2025Time: 8:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Where: Beanfield Centre (Exhibition Place) Join industry colleagues for an insightful morning exploring current trends in the recreational boating industry. This year’s speakers include: • Frank…

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VoltSafe Inc. Selected as One of Canada’s Most Investable Cleantech Companies in Foresight 50 for Second Straight Year

Nov 26, 2024 VoltSafe Inc. is excited to announce it has been chosen as one of Canada’s 50 Most Investable Cleantech Ventures in the Foresight 50 2024. This marks back-to-back years that VoltSafe has earned this distinction. VoltSafe will be showcased amongst Foresight’s networks resulting in new doors being opened to corporations, government, and investors. Foresight’s mission is to help accelerate cleantech…

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Public voting now open for 5th annual ‘Gussies’ electric boat awards

Nov 26, 2024 Finalists in 9 categories selected by International Judging Panel An international panel of electric boat experts has narrowed down the entries in the fifth annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating – The Gussies – and the public is now invited to weigh in with their favorites by voting online at plugboats.com. The…

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TeamO to reveal ‘game-changing’ lifejacket design at METSTRADE

Nov 19, 2024 Marine Industry News from the UK carried the story that TeamO Marine, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of safety products, has unveiled an advancement in maritime safety equipment with its new Hi-Lift lifejacket, which will be previewed at METSTRADE. The firm says its new design, set to hit the market in spring 2025, represents…

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IMPACT—Virtual Marine

Nov 19, 2024 By Mathew Channer Newfoundland-based company Virtual Marine has spent the last 20 years putting Canada on the map with its cutting-edge development of marine simulator lifeboat training. Beginning with the oil & gas industry, Virtual Marine set out to revolutionize lifeboat training and save lives around the world. Working in collaboration with…

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Cruisers Yachts Rebrand Flagship Model: Introducing The New 57 Fly

Nov 19, 2024 Cruisers Yachts, a renowned name in the luxury yacht industry, announces the rebranding of its esteemed 55 FLY model, now named the 57 FLY. “At Cruisers Yachts, we always strive to improve our products and ensure they reflect the true essence of our craftsmanship. After careful consideration, we’ve decided to rename the 55 FLY…

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ATA Canada Workshop has been rescheduled to March 6, 2025

Nov 19, 2024 Due to a timing conflict within the Canadian industry, the ATA Canada Workshop has been rescheduled to March 6, 2025, at Rolltec Rolling Systems Ltd. in Concord, Ont., Canada. Participants will include business owners in the Canadian provinces involved in shade, architectural structures, marine tops, tarps and more. There will be roundtable discussions,…

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NMMA 2025 Model Year Certification Deadlines and Annual Seminar Reminder

Nov 19, 2024 As the premier product compliance program for boats, yachts, boat trailers, personal watercraft (PWC) and marine oils in the U.S., NMMA Certification impacts the recreational marine industry worldwide, helping to improve boat manufacturing and ensuring safe, high-quality products for consumers throughout the world. The NMMA Engineering team is dedicated to product safety and supporting our…

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Boating Ontario bursary up to $2,000 makes waves for Georgian marine students

Nov 19, 2024 Georgian College and Boating Ontario are working together to invest in the future of the marine industry through an impactful student bursary. Students passionate about working in the marine industry, but who must travel more than 100 kilometres to study in a specialized program at Georgian’s Robbert Hartog Midland Campus, can apply now to have their transportation and…

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Axopar’s Jan-Erik Viitala wins a prestigious ‘EY Entrepreneur of The Year’ award in Finland

Nov 19, 2024 Announced at the recent EY Gala in Helsinki on November 8th, Axopar Boats and its Founding Partner, Jan-Erik Viitala, have been honoured as winners of the prestigious ‘EY Entrepreneur of The Year’ award in Finland. Organised by the global business management and consultancy firm, EY, the competition is an annual event in its 25th successive year for entrepreneurs in…

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VodaSafe Revolutionizes Underwater Recovery with AI-driven Handheld Sonar

AquaEye is portable and easy to deploy. Photo Credit: VodaSafe Nov 12, 2024 By Mathew Channer Canadian Company VodaSafe is changing underwater search & rescue operations around the world with AquaEye, a world-first handheld sonar device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to locate human targets underwater. Using AquaEye, teams can search 8,000sq.m of underwater terrain in less than one minute,…

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Kropf Industrial Delivers First All-Electric Travel Lift

Photo Credit: Greg Nicoll Nov 12, 2024 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 at a Yacht Club in Ontario. The advanced design has eliminated both the diesel power unit and the hydraulic system, yielding a simplified machine that is quiet,…

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Join the ABYC 2025 Standards Week!

Nov 12, 2024 Members of the marine industry are welcome to join the ABYC 2025 Standards Week, January 5–9, 2025. For industry professionals, it is critical to be engaged in the standards development process, especially as U.S. Coast Guard and Transport Canada policies continue to use ABYC standards to address rapid changing technologies. Project Technical Committee (PTC) meetings are scheduled…

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Trump Presidency will reignite US-China trade war and threaten a spike in ocean container shipping markets as businesses rush imports ahead of higher tariffs

Nov 12, 2024 Donald Trump’s victory in the US Presidential Election is ‘a step in the wrong direction’ for international trade as importers fear another spike in ocean container shipping freight rates. Trump has vowed blanket tariffs of up to 20% on all imports into the US and additional tariffs of 60% to 100% on goods from China. Data…

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The Vancouver International Boat Show 2025 seminar schedule is currently well underway!

Nov 12, 2024 Surveys and feedback tell us that the boating community still place a very high value on seminars at the Vancouver Boat Show. They want more education, knowledge, and to be inspired and motivated to be a better-informed boater. But wait there is more this year! Something NEW and exciting that you may want to be…

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Port Dispute Disrupts Canadian Exports

Nov 12, 2024 We learned from the NMMA Currents newsletter, that Reuters reports that a labor dispute at British Columbia ports continued last Tuesday, affecting exports. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 began strikes Monday, with employers locking out workers. Alberta’s government expressed disappointment over the disruption.

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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.

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