Nominations sought for 2020 Freedman Award Nominations sought for 2020 Freedman Award The closing date for nominations is December 13 Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 22 Nov 07:43 PST New products from Allen at METSTRADE 2019 New products from Allen at METSTRADE 2019 We speak to Ben Harden about flip-flop blocks, Laser vangs and wave ratchets Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com Managing Editor Mark Jardine speaks to Allen's Ben Harden at METSTRADE 2019 about their new products, including Flip-Flip Blocks, a new Laser specific vang block, A2031XHL-873 and the New Wave Ratchet. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Nov 06:00 PST Sea-Fire named in top 10 of innovative companies Sea-Fire named in top 10 of innovative companies Honored with a Most Innovative Marine Companies Award Sea-Fire Marine, the global leader in maritime fire detection and suppression systems, was recently honored with a Most Innovative Marine Companies Award. by Martin Flory Group Posted 22 Nov 05:34 PST Change of Leadership at Global Marina Institute Change of Leadership at Global Marina Institute New Chairman appointed at the annual meeting held during METS A new Chairman has been appointed to the Global Marina Institute (GMI) at the annual meeting of GMI held during METS in Amsterdam. GMI is responsible for the oversight of marina education, training by Michelle Macready Posted 22 Nov 05:24 PST Fusion announces My Fusion and Fusion University Fusion announces My Fusion and Fusion University Leading audio manufacturer presenting innovative tools at METSTRADE 2019 Stand 02.127 Fusion® Entertainment, a worldwide leader in marine audio entertainment, showcased My Fusion® and Fusion University at METSTRADE 2019 stand 02.127. by Andrew Golden Posted 22 Nov 00:25 PST Lowrance Ghost wins DAME Award Lowrance Ghost wins DAME Award Freshwater Trolling Motor wins prestigious award at METSTRADE 2019 Lowrance®, a world-leading brand in fishing electronics since 1957, announced today the Ghost freshwater trolling motor has been named co-winner of the DAME Design Award in the category 'Machinery, Propulsion, Mechanical and Electrical Systems by Andrew Golden Posted 21 Nov 22:24 PST Dometic introducing a global marine AC system Dometic introducing a global marine AC system Plug into any shore power at any harbour around the world Dometic Turbo air conditioning systems previously worked with 50 Hertz or 60 Hertz, but not both. Voltage and Hertz were system specifications that varied by model and application. by Dometic Group Posted 21 Nov 14:13 PST From dry stack to floating in three minutes From dry stack to floating in three minutes Allows a marina to accommodate a large number of boats Dry stack storage allows a marina to accommodate a large number of boats, but is traditionally limited to the speed by which a forklift driver can find a vessel, pull it, maneuver around obstacles and drop it in the water. by Martin Flory Group Posted 21 Nov 13:24 PST Intellian introduces 1.25m Ku-Ka convertible VSAT Intellian introduces 1.25m Ku-Ka convertible VSAT Future-proof and feature-rich antenna delivers unmatched connectivity Intellian, the global leader of mobile satellite communication antenna systems, has this week released the latest model in its new NX Series future-proof, performance-leading and low lifecycle cost VSAT antenna portfolio. by Saltwater Stone Posted 21 Nov 12:13 PST Maritimo sights set on the future Maritimo sights set on the future Maritimo story is only just getting started Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo is the most advanced in its history with the brand's global outreach strategy pushing strongly throughout Australasia and The Americas. by Paul Wilson Posted 21 Nov 11:30 PST We speak to Rooster's founder Steve Cockerill We speak to Rooster's founder Steve Cockerill The man who always has something up his sleeve at METSTRADE Steve Cockerill always has something up his sleeve at METSTRADE, and in 2019 he was there to show off Rooster's new neoprene buoyancy aid and a pair of gloves that look perfect for cold winter days on the water! by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Nov 10:00 PST Personal Locator Beacon receives DAME Honour Personal Locator Beacon receives DAME Honour Special Mention in the 'Lifesaving and Safety' category ACR Electronics' next-generation ResQLink™ View Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) has received a 'Special Mention' in the DAME Design Awards in the 'Lifesaving and Safety' Category at this year's METSTRADE. by Saltwater Stone Posted 21 Nov 09:19 PST NMMA September Powerboat Registrations Report NMMA September Powerboat Registrations Report Retail units back on par with last year NMMA today announced its September New Powerboat Registrations Report showing new powerboat retail sales down 0.9 percent on a rolling 12-month year-over-year (R12M YOY) basis and up a healthy 5 percent on a rolling three-month year-over-year basis by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 21 Nov 08:18 PST OLAS Guardian wireless engine kill switch OLAS Guardian wireless engine kill switch Acting as a virtual 'kill cord' it will stop the engine within two seconds OLAS Guardian from Exposure OLAS is a new wireless engine kill switch. Acting as a virtual 'kill cord' it will stop the engine within two seconds of a person going overboard. by Liz Rushall Posted 21 Nov 06:00 PST Inmarsat delivers connectivity globally Inmarsat delivers connectivity globally Yachting and passenger portfolios shown for the first time at METSTRADE On its METSTRADE debut, Inmarsat, the world leader in mobile satellite communications, is introducing its unique capabilities to deliver reliable and flexible connectivity globally for superyachts and yachts with its new Yachting and Passenger portfolio o by Saltwater Stone Posted 20 Nov 12:57 PST Next generation smart trim tab system by Dometic Next generation smart trim tab system by Dometic A true game changer for the industry Dometic introduces next generation smart trim tab system which brings a completely new level of precision control and many technical advantages including user programmability. by Dometic Group Posted 20 Nov 09:28 PST Vetus expands its portfolio of glazing products Vetus expands its portfolio of glazing products The new ultra-slim PL series offers boat owners a stylish portlight VETUS is expanding its portfolio of glazing products with sleek new portlights, ventilation hatches, and roller blind and fly screens, enhancing its offering of complete boat window solutions. by Saltwater Stone Posted 20 Nov 08:24 PST NMMA second Florida advocacy summit NMMA second Florida advocacy summit November advocacy event comes on the heels of a highly successful 2019 legislative session Last week, NMMA held its second Florida advocacy fly-in, serving as a critical component of the association's strategic plan to bolster advocacy efforts in key states and regions. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 20 Nov 07:52 PST Interview with Knut Frostad at METSTRADE 2019 Interview with Knut Frostad at METSTRADE 2019 Navico's President and Chief Executive Officer Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com Managing Editor Mark Jardine speaks to Knut Frostad, President and Chief Executive Officer of Navico, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad®, B&G® and C-MAP® brands. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Nov 06:37 PST GOST launches next generation UCU at METS GOST launches next generation UCU at METS Marine security leader to highlight newest security and monitoring system November 19 - 21 GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world leader in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, announced today that it will showcase its award-winning Universal Control Unit (UCU) at METSTRADE 2019. by Andrew Golden Posted 20 Nov 02:06 PST