Spinlock Sail-Sense wins DAME Award at METS Spinlock Sail-Sense wins DAME Award at METSVoted best design in the marine electronics categorySpinlock is pleased to announce that its new app-driven sail monitoring and management tool 'Sail-Sense' has won a DAME Award for marine electronics at the METSTRADE show in Amsterdam.by Spinlock Posted 15 Nov 09:00 PST Brokers view booming charter yacht industry Brokers view booming charter yacht industryUSVI Charter Yacht Show – Largest show in more than two decadesNearly 60 multihulls, monohulls and motor yachts lined the docks at IGY's Yacht Haven Grande on St. Thomas for the USVI Charter Yacht Show, hosted by the VI Professional Charter Association (VIPCA).by Carol Bareuther Posted 15 Nov 05:48 PST Suntex holds fundraiser at Marina grand opening Suntex holds fundraiser at Marina grand openingFor Folds of Honor at grand Opening of Miami Beach MarinaSuntex Marina Investors LLC (Suntex), the premier owner and operator of best-in-class marina properties, announced today it will hold a fundraising event for Folds of Honor during the grand opening of Miami Beach Marina in Miami, Florida.by Andrew Golden Posted 15 Nov 04:42 PST iNavX direct partnership between providers & users iNavX direct partnership between providers & usersAn entirely new backend system to be launched on December 1iNavX, the benchmark mobile marine navigation application, announced today that it will be releasing an entirely new backend system on December 1, 2018. Designed for speed, stability and securityby Andrew Golden Posted 15 Nov 03:19 PST OceanLED new Explore Series Underwater LED Light OceanLED new Explore Series Underwater LED LightTechnologically advanced and super-efficientOceanLED, the global leader in marine LED underwater lighting, announces the arrival of the new Explore Underwater LED Light Series.by Lee Hirons Posted 15 Nov 03:14 PST Zhik launch new offshore ZK Seaboot 900 Zhik launch new offshore ZK Seaboot 900As a result of Volvo Ocean Race successThe new ZK Seaboot 900 is a product created as direct result of Zhik's partnership with team AkzoNobel and the Dongfeng Race Team, overall winners of the recent Volvo Ocean Race.by Liz Rushall Posted 15 Nov 01:00 PST Innovation key to marine industry growth Innovation key to marine industry growthKeynote from CEO of Groupe Beneteau at METSTRADEMETSTRADE 2018 opened with an inspiring keynote presentation from Hervé Gastinel, Group CEO of the international boatbuilder, Groupe Beneteau. He took the opportunity to emphasise the critical importance of innovation in product development.by Sigrid van der Wel, METSTRADE Posted 14 Nov 12:21 PST DAME Awards special mention for Scanstrut DAME Awards special mention for ScanstrutWe speak to Grant Fox about Scanstrut's new productsAt the METS 2018 marine trade fair we spoke to Grant Fox, Marketing Manager at Scanstrut, who were nominated at this year's show for a DAME award, and received a special mention in the design category for their wireless charging products. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Nov 04:00 PST Dometic introduces first retractable galley Dometic introduces first retractable galleyThe marine industry's first retractable galley that can function both inside and outsideDometic Slide-Out Kitchen is a compact unit with three-burner cooktop, sink, benchtop, storage compartments and accessories that can slide-out to the exterior deck for al-fresco dining.by Saltwater Stone Posted 14 Nov 03:15 PST ACR Electronics AISLink CB2 Class B Transponder ACR Electronics AISLink CB2 Class B TransponderIncreasing visibility and aiding collision-avoidance in areas of high trafficACR Electronics, Inc., a manufacturer of life-saving distress beacons and survival equipment, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of the AISLink CB2 Class B AIS Transponder.by Mikele D'Arcangelo Posted 13 Nov 21:50 PST Lumishore Systems with Raymarine Displays Lumishore Systems with Raymarine DisplaysComplete lighting control now accessible through popular MFDsLumishore, manufacturer of high-performance underwater LED lighting systems, announced today the integration of its advanced LED lighting solutions with the latest Raymarine Axiom and Axiom Pro series multifunction navigational displays.by Andrew Golden Posted 13 Nov 17:47 PST GOST to showcase award winning product at METS GOST to showcase award winning product at METSGOST to showcase award winning product at METSGOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies) announced today that it is show-casing its award-winning GOST Apparition SM GPS XVR at the Marine Equipment Trade Show in Amsterdam, currently being held and running from November 13-15, 2018.by Andrew Golden Posted 13 Nov 17:36 PST New Zhik ECO Wetsuits achieve Special Mention New Zhik ECO Wetsuits achieve Special MentionDame Awards recognise Zhik's innovations for third year in a rowThe new Zhik ECO Wetsuit received a Special Mention today at the METS DAME awards, recognising Zhik's innovations in technical sailing apparel for the third year in a row. by Liz Rushall Posted 13 Nov 11:07 PST Siren Marine partnership with American Magic Siren Marine partnership with American MagicThe U.S. Challenger for the 36th America's CupSiren Marine and New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America's Cup, are pleased to announce that Siren Marine has been selected as the Official Connected Boat® Supplier to American Magic.by Siren Marine Posted 13 Nov 06:11 PST AISLink CA2 Class A transponder by ACR Electronics AISLink CA2 Class A transponder by ACR ElectronicsDeveloped to meet the requirements of global AIS mandatesThe commercial standard system offers powerful and frequent transmission of AIS information for the exchange of dynamic and static ship data with other AIS systems, significantly aiding collision-avoidance and improving safety for vessels.by Saltwater Stone Posted 13 Nov 02:24 PST Wessex Resins producing bio-based ENTROPY RESINS Wessex Resins producing bio-based ENTROPY RESINSFor the European, Middle Eastern, African, Turkish, and Indian marketsWessex Resins is delighted to announce it is now manufacturing ENTROPY RESINS, under license from Gougeon Brothers, Inc., for the European, Middle Eastern, African, Turkish, and Indian markets.by Zella Compton Posted 13 Nov 01:00 PST Yanmar launches 4LV sterndrive models Yanmar launches 4LV sterndrive modelsThe new 150 to 250 mhp five-engine range combines with the Yanmar ZT370 sterndriveYanmar Marine International is launching a full line-up of 4LV sterndrive marine diesel engine models to complete its highly-acclaimed 4LV series of ultra-refined common rail (CR) engines.by Saltwater Stone Posted 12 Nov 23:05 PST Vetus launches smart-controlled bow pro thrusters Vetus launches smart-controlled bow pro thrustersFor fully-proportional control for vessels up to 80ftIncorporating an in-house-engineered intelligent motor controller, the new upgraded fully-proportional brushless models deliver all the remarkable features of the BOW PRO series with an added boost function to make life easier for even more boat owners.by Saltwater Stone Posted 12 Nov 22:52 PST Fusion launches all-weather panel-stereo Fusion launches all-weather panel-stereoLeading manufacturer announces weather proof plug and play solution with bluetooth streamingFUSION®, a worldwide leader in marine audio entertainment, announced today the release of a weather-proof version of all-in-one marine entertainment system – the Panel-Stereo Outdoor.by Fusion Entertainment Posted 11 Nov 07:49 PST Erwin Bamps new CEO for PRESTIGE® Erwin Bamps new CEO for PRESTIGE®Sundance Marine excited to announce Erwin Bamps has joined the teamSundance Marine is excited to announce Erwin Bamps as the new CEO of PRESTIGE® Erwin joined PRESTIGE® on November 1st, 2018, and has joined the team at the Jeanneau-Prestige head office in Les Herbiers.by Laura Lambert Posted 9 Nov 03:08 PST