LXNAV win DAME Design Awards LXNAV win DAME Design Awards Bringing aviation sector expertise into marine instrumentation ICOMIA's Technical Director, Patrick Hemp, presented the globally recognised DAME Design Awards 2025 to LXNAV's E360 chartplotter at the Metstrade Official Opening this morning. by Sandra Huijbregts Posted 18 Nov 01:39 PST Oceanco and ABB join forces Oceanco and ABB join forces Oceanco has been involved in a multi-year collaboration with ABB The ABB Dynafin™ propulsion system has demonstrated up to 20% fuel savings for yachts during testing at MARIN executed in collaboration with Oceanco. by Oceanco Team Posted 18 Nov 00:54 PST White House lifts some IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs White House lifts some IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs On certain CAFTA-DR Qualifying products The White House published separate "Joint Statements on Frameworks for Agreements on Reciprocal Trade" on November 13, with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 17 Nov 16:18 PST Northrop & Johnson welcomes Katheryne Phillips Northrop & Johnson welcomes Katheryne Phillips As Charter Broker in San Diego Northrop & Johnson is pleased to announce the addition of Katheryne Phillips to its global team as Charter Broker, based in the San Diego office. by Ashleigh King Posted 17 Nov 16:15 PST Azimut accelerates in Canada Azimut accelerates in Canada With the expansion of its partnership with Marine 360 Azimut announces the extension of its partnership with Marine 360, a company reporting rapid growth in Canada. by Azimut Posted 17 Nov 15:26 PST Muir new series of horizontal Mega Winches Muir new series of horizontal Mega Winches Innovatively engineered to reduce the system's footprint by up to 40% Muir Anchoring Systems is strengthening its range with the introduction of a new compact series of planetary drive horizontal winches to answer the demand for space-efficient anchoring island arrangements on the bow of modern superyachts. by Muir Anchoring Systems Posted 17 Nov 14:48 PST Entries open for 2026 Minneapolis Innovation Award Entries open for 2026 Minneapolis Innovation Award The annual awards honor excellence and innovation in new marine products The Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, is now accepting entries for the 2026 Innovation Awards through Dec. 11, 2025. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 17 Nov 10:56 PST A Sustainable Future for the ILCA Dinghy A Sustainable Future for the ILCA Dinghy Natural-fibre innovators to reduce environmental impact World's leading one-design class teams up with natural-fibre innovators to reduce environmental impact through a Strategic Sustainability Partnership. by ILCA Posted 17 Nov 01:50 PST ILIAD Catamarans expands global network ILIAD Catamarans expands global network With appointment of Mexico dealer ILIAD Catamarans is pleased to announce the appointment of Almirant /Yucatan Seas as its exclusive dealer for Mexico, strengthening the brand's expanding global network and reinforcing its growing presence throughout the Americas. by ILIAD Catamarans Posted 16 Nov 22:31 PST Marine Auctions: November Online Auctions Marine Auctions: November Online Auctions Bidding to Open on Friday 21st November at 5am AEST Bidding to Open on Friday 21st November at 5am AEST and will close on Thursday 27th November 2025 at 2pm AEST. Now accepting entries for the December Online Auction. by Marine Auctions Posted 15 Nov 22:23 PST West Marine appoints Paulee Day as CEO West Marine appoints Paulee Day as CEO The first woman to serve as CEO of West Marine since the Company was founded in 1968 West Marine (the "Company"), America's leading marine omnichannel retailer, announces the appointment of Paulee Day as the company's Chief Executive Officer. by West Marine Posted 14 Nov 08:26 PST Avikus continues expansion of sales team Avikus continues expansion of sales team By adding industry insider as VP of Sales & Business Development Avikus, HD Hyundai's specialized Autonomous Navigation Technology subsidiary, has announced it has engaged Bryan Elmore as Vice President of Sales and Business Development. by Avikus Posted 14 Nov 07:00 PST Trade panel planned for North America Stage Trade panel planned for North America Stage The global marine industry will see an exciting new chapter at Metstrade 2025 When Metstrade runs next week, Nov. 18–20, in Amsterdam, the global marine industry will see an exciting new chapter for North America. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 14 Nov 06:49 PST US Sailing announces 2026 Board of Directors US Sailing announces 2026 Board of Directors US Sailing announce the results of the 2026 Board of Directors elections US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 Board of Directors elections. by US Sailing Posted 13 Nov 21:45 PST Nominations open for 2026 Freedman Memorial Award Nominations open for 2026 Freedman Memorial Award For outstanding and lasting contributions to the marine accessories industry Nominations for the 2026 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Award are being accepted. This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the marine accessories industry. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 13 Nov 07:22 PST Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht – Global reveal Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht – Global reveal The new S50 will make its global launch at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026 Ever evolving, Maritimo introduces new design features in its latest vessel. Maritimo, Australia's world-class luxury motor yacht builder, expands its next-generation model line-up with the global reveal of the all-new S50 Sedan Motor Yacht. by Maritimo Posted 12 Nov 22:07 PST Support for Sportsfishing Equipment Exporter Support for Sportsfishing Equipment Exporter A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) provides critical support to U.S. sportfishing equipment manufacturers, and to a lesser extent, benefit American fishing companies utilizing a global supply chain. by Peter Rendle Posted 12 Nov 08:00 PST USVI Charter Yacht Show launches charter season USVI Charter Yacht Show launches charter season Brokers from Caribbean, the U.S., Europe toured the fleet, showcasing the best in luxury chartering. Boutique-style crewed charter yachts filled the docks at IGY's Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas, for the USVI Charter Yacht Show, held November 7 to 10 and hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA). by Carol Bareuther Posted 11 Nov 09:11 PST ASA feedback on U.S.-Mexico-Trade Agreement ASA feedback on U.S.-Mexico-Trade Agreement USMCA provides critical support to U.S. sportfishing equipment manufacturers The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) provides critical support to U.S. sportfishing equipment manufacturers, and to a lesser extent, benefit American fishing companies utilizing a global supply chain. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 11 Nov 08:08 PST Suntex expands in California Suntex expands in California With acquisition of Vintage Marina and Channel Islands Harbor Marina Suntex Marina Investors LLC (Suntex), the nation's premier owner and operator of recreational marina properties, announced today it has strategically expanded its holdings in the coveted Channel Islands Harbor. by Suntex Marinas Posted 10 Nov 13:49 PST