U.S.A. Pavilion Cocktail Party at METSTRADE U.S.A. Pavilion Cocktail Party at METSTRADE NMMA members attending METSTRADE are invited to the U.S.A. Pavilion Cocktail Party NMMA members attending METSTRADE are invited to the U.S.A. Pavilion Cocktail Party next Wednesday, November 20 at 6:00pm to network with nearly 90 leading domestic manufacturers and exporters while enjoying cocktails and small bites. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 13 Nov 07:21 PST Spinlock to debut "industry-firsts" at METSTRADE Spinlock to debut "industry-firsts" at METSTRADE Innovation-driven company to occupy a prominent position in Hall 7 Market-leading marine products manufacturer Spinlock, will be attending METSTRADE 2019 in Amsterdam (19 - 21 November), the world's largest leisure marine equipment trade show. by Spinlock Posted 13 Nov 07:20 PST Marina Associations Gold Anchor expansion Marina Associations Gold Anchor expansion Collaborative agreement to launch the Global Gold Anchor program in North America The West Coast USA based Marine Recreation Association (MRA) and the Marina Industries Association (MIA) based in Australia have entered into a collaborative agreement to launch the Global Gold Anchor program in North America. by Colin Bansgrove Posted 12 Nov 22:43 PST Yacht Devices launches NMEA 2000 Ethernet Gateway Yacht Devices launches NMEA 2000 Ethernet Gateway The device connects navigation PCs and laptops to NMEA 2000 Ethernet networks are not rare even on small vessels over last ten years, because it is a popular option to connect digital radars, modern fish finders and IP cameras. by Aleksandr Gorlach Posted 12 Nov 19:27 PST FLIBS success caps off brilliant 2019 year FLIBS success caps off brilliant 2019 year Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show caps off a sales boom for Maritimo The 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has seen a wave of sales by Australia's leading luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo. by Paul Wilson Posted 11 Nov 08:30 PST Lumishore expands presence in North America Lumishore expands presence in North America Hiring Bob Hamilton as Vice President of Sales Lumishore, manufacturer of high-performance LED marine lighting systems, announced today it has hired Bob Hamilton as Vice President of Sales. In his new position, Hamilton is responsible for driving sales efforts and increasing market penetration by Andrew Golden Posted 9 Nov 06:26 PST Boating priorities in Senate Spending Package Boating priorities in Senate Spending Package U.S. Senate passed a spending measure called a "minibus" Last week, the U.S. Senate passed a spending measure called a "minibus" - a legislative package that contains multiple appropriations bills - which includes several of the recreational boating industry's top funding priorities. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 9 Nov 05:40 PST Fischer Panda electric drive system to MAS project Fischer Panda electric drive system to MAS project Reliable drive systems will be essential for the unmanned Atlantic crossing in September 2020 The installation - which will include motors, batteries, diesel generators and associated power and control electronics - will be crucial to ensuring the success of the unmanned Atlantic crossing, which is scheduled for September 2020. by Saltwater Stone Posted 8 Nov 23:01 PST Call for entries for Minneapolis Boat Show Awards Call for entries for Minneapolis Boat Show Awards Entrants to the 2020 program will boost their product's visibility through editorial inclusion The Progressive® Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show® Innovation Awards program is now accepting submissions. The program provides the opportunity for eligible exhibitors to enter new products into three product categories. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 8 Nov 07:44 PST Lumishore appoints Global Product Manager Lumishore appoints Global Product Manager Alexandra Foineau responsible for leading the LUX Lighting Collection's introduction Lumishore, manufacturer of high-performance marine LED lighting systems, announced today the appointment of Alexandra Foineau as Senior Product Manager for its underwater lighting and newly launched LUX Lighting Collection worldwide. by Andrew Golden Posted 8 Nov 00:18 PST Inmarsat steps up presence in superyacht sector Inmarsat steps up presence in superyacht sector Exhibiting at METSTRADE this year for the first time Inmarsat, the world leader in mobile satellite communications, will exhibit at METSTRADE this year for the first time as it continues to strengthen its presence in the superyacht sector. by Saltwater Stone Posted 7 Nov 23:28 PST Inside Melges: The November Issue Inside Melges: The November Issue 2019 Melges 14 World League season closes with the Southern Championship With the Winter Series events right around the corner, Andy Burdick and Eddie Cox provide some insight on their pre-regatta checklists for a successful season on the road. by Melges Performance Sailboats Posted 6 Nov 12:00 PST Show results reflect growing economic confidence Show results reflect growing economic confidence Peter Rendle's latest North American MarineBusinessWorld.com newsletter The Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show has come and gone for another year and one major supplier reports record results. Brunswick Corporation has announced that its Sea Ray, Boston Whaler and Mercury Marine brands have set multiple records. by Peter Rendle Posted 6 Nov 09:00 PST America's Boating Club launches new website America's Boating Club launches new website Streamlined for easier navigation America's Boating Club® have announced the launch of their new website. Designed to be a better resource for current and future members, the new website has been streamlined for easier navigation and a more intuitive page flow. by Andrew Golden Posted 6 Nov 07:42 PST Matt Bray joins Furuno USA Southeast sales team Matt Bray joins Furuno USA Southeast sales team A 2010 graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University Furuno USA has announced the hiring of Mr. Matt Bray as a new Sales Associate for the Southeast region. Matt will be working with the Furuno team in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. by Furuno USA Posted 6 Nov 04:36 PST New sales, units and share records at 2019 FLIBS New sales, units and share records at 2019 FLIBS Sea Ray, Boston Whaler and Mercury Marine set multiple records Sea Ray, which launched an all-new 320 Sundancer Coupe at Ft. Lauderdale, saw a massive 80 percent increase in show sales from a year ago, demonstrating the success of its reinvention strategy. by Lee Gordon Posted 6 Nov 04:07 PST Fusion adds Apple AirPlay 2 functionality Fusion adds Apple AirPlay 2 functionality Seamlessly send high quality audio from streaming services to the new Apollo series marine stereos Fusion®, a worldwide leader in marine audio entertainment, announced today the addition of Apple AirPlay® 2 functionality to the Apollo Series marine audio entertainment systems. This new feature is available with a free software update. by Andrew Golden Posted 6 Nov 03:13 PST Nominations sought for 2020 Freedman Award Nominations sought for 2020 Freedman Award Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award. Recipients of the NMMA Freedman Award are individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 5 Nov 05:04 PST Coast Guard Foundation to present Houston Awards Coast Guard Foundation to present Houston Awards Annual Houston Awards Dinner at the Marriott Marquis The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and well-being of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that it will hold its annual Houston Awards Dinner at the Marriott Marquis in Houston by Jennifer Crowley Fyke Posted 5 Nov 04:48 PST Major topics at METSTRADE 2019 Major topics at METSTRADE 2019 Addressing the key issues of today and tomorrow RAI Amsterdam will welcome many thousands of visitors, exhibitors, conference delegates and speakers to explore issues related to the environment, circular economy, digitisation and sustainable employment. by Petra IJmker, METSTRADE Posted 4 Nov 08:45 PST