Odds and ends
As we finish up 2018, I thought I would use this newsletter to talk briefly about a couple of topics rather than go into more detail about one topic.
Ocean Navigator - Web-Exclusives 2018
Vesper Marine Guardian Solution Provides Live Weather Updates via AIS Along New Zealand Coastline
Auckland, New Zealand – Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine safety products, announced today that Marlborough District Council in New Zealand has implemented the Guardian:protect solution to monitor and protect its 4,200 square kilometer harbor. The solution provides…
Rushton Gregory signs marketing agreement with HydroHoist
(LEE, N.H.) — Rushton Gregory Communications, a marketing communications agency specializing in the marine, outdoor, automotive and consumer electronics markets, has announced he latest addition to its client roster, HydroHoist Marine Group, the parent company of HydroHoist Boat Lifts. Rushton…
Captain charged in offshore incident
Crew member was lost overboard in October 2015 incident en route to USVI
Lumishore Redefines Marine LEDs with Revolutionary Smart Lighting System
Swansea, UK and Sarasota, FL – Lumishore, manufacturer of high-performance LED lighting systems, takes above water interior and exterior illumination to a new level with the introduction of its new Smart Lighting product line. Smart Lighting by Lumishore, which is…
GOST NT-Evolution 2.0 Protects Invincible for the Second Time After Attempted Marine Electronics Heist
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world leader in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, announced today that its GOST NT-Evolution 2.0 security system was instrumental in thwarting an attempted electronics theft off of…
Legacy GPS: repair or replace?
Many cruisers are seeing their legacy permanent-mount GPS units gradually fade, wither and succumb to an ignominious death.
New 55-foot cold-molded sloop
Brooklin Boat Yard in Maine has just turned the Botin Partners-designed hull
FLIR Launches Next Generation Raymarine VHF Radios
WILSONVILLE, ORE. (November 27, 2018) – FLIR is excited to announce the launch of its next-generation Raymarine VHF radios. The compact Ray53, full-sized Ray63 and the multifunction Ray73 with AIS are all full-function VHF marine radios with Class D Digital…
VIKING’s LifeCraft™ passes toughest ever test at sea
Rough seas with wave heights up to 50% above the stipulated heavy weather testing requirements proved no obstacle for VIKING’s innovative LifeCraft™ system, paving the way for cruise ship operators worldwide to benefit from all the advantages that this new…
Inmarsat enhances cyber security offering for Maritime industry
15 November 2018: Inmarsat has introduced two new components to its maritime cyber security service, Fleet Secure, as it continues to develop solutions that combat ever-increasing cyber threats faced by ship owners and ship managers. Vessel operators will benefit…
iNavX Establishes Direct Partnership Between Chart Providers and Users
San Francisco, Calif. – iNavX, 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 security, the new iNavX backend system will replace…
NEW FURUNO CH500/CH600 SEARCHLIGHT SONARS DELIVER ULTRAFAST SCANNING SPEED AND UNPRECEDENTED TARGET DETECTION
Camas, WA, November 13, 2018 - You may be familiar with the tremendous advantages of Searchlight Sonar or only read about these products, having yet to experience their benefits first-hand. If your living depends on finding fish or you're serious…
Icom Partners With Iridium: Satellite Communication Solution In Development
Icom Inc. (Headquarters: Hirano, Osaka, Japan/President: Masataka Harima) has entered into a partnership with Iridium Communications Inc.(Headquarters: McLean, Virginia., USA/CEO: Matthew J. Desch) to develop and sell a new satellite Push-To-Talk (PTT) communications product for the Iridium® network. In a…
Harken® CLR™ Mooring Winch Wins DAME Design Category Award
The new Harken® CLR™ mooring winch won the award for the best product in the Deck Equipment, Sails and Rigging category of the 2018 DAME - Design Award competition, the most significant marine equipment event of its kind in the…
mazu Extends Innovative Chat Feature For Broader Range of Use
Reston, Va. – mazu, a leading technology and satellite communications brand, is excited to announce that a popular chat feature from mazu SportFishing, mazuChat, is now available on iPhone, through web browsers and within the mazu Cruising app. Until now,…
Lumishore LED Lighting Systems Integrated with Raymarine Axiom Displays
November 13, 2018 – Swansea, UK and Sarasota, FL – Lumishore, 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.…
Blue Water Desalination Unveils New All-in-One Watermaker System
Long Beach, California (November 9,2018) - Blue Water Desalination (BWD) proudly unveiled the all-new Legend ClearMate during the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This newest model in their impressive watermaker lineup uses the same leading-edge technology as the popular…
Florida Yacht Management Companies Select VesselVanguard to Enhance Client Services
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – VesselVanguard, the world’s leading solution for vessel maintenance management, announced today it has been retained by Lauderdale Marine Services of Fort Lauderdale and Propwash LLC of Clearwater to facilitate the services they provide to their…
Coast Guard Foundation Provides Disaster Relief to Coast Guard Members Impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Michael
Stonington, Conn. — The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today it has disbursed $220,000 to assist Coast Guard members and their families impacted by…
Fusion Releases ARX Wireless Remote for Uncompromised Versatility and Control
Auckland, New Zealand – FUSION®, a worldwide leader in marine audio entertainment, announced today the release of the ARX70 ANT Wireless Stereo Remote. The new, easy-to-install remote gives users the freedom to control their FUSION ANT-enabled marine entertainment system from…
Garmin® and Yacht Controller Announce Integration of Yacht Controller “OneHelm” Panel on Garmin MFDs
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – OCT. 31, 2018 – Yacht Controller, well known for providing “innovative technology for the marine industry”, announced today the integration of the Yacht Controller information and control panel on compatible Garmin multifunction displays (MFDs) with OneHelm™…
See the Latest from FLIR and Raymarine in the Boating Capital of the World
WILSONVILLE, OR (October 30, 2018) - Boaters from around the world are coming together in sunny Florida for the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Wednesday, October 31 through Sunday, November 4. Be sure to make plans to visit FLIR Maritime…
GOST Showcases the Award-Winning GOST Apparition at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – 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 GOST Apparition SM GPS XVR at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International…
