Marine Industry News’ latest articles about marine electronics. Interviews with key players, new products, developing strategies for boats and boat builders.
Attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea are continuing. The tragic loss of three crew aboard the container ship True Confidence, struck by an anti-ship ballistic missile on 6 March, underscores how very little protection is afforded to seafarers in the front line, writes Thomas Owen, CEO of MariTrace. While […]
Actisense has revealed it is now collaborating with Raymarine to maximise NMEA data efficiency with its Pathfinder system. (NMEA is a standard data format supported by all GPS manufacturers). Raymarine’s intention is to disrupt the commercial marine market with its IMO-compliant solid state X-band radar system that is said to be both cost effective and easy […]
A+T Instruments says its products are now on over 500 superyachts and race boats. 2023 was a great year, the company says, as it delivered upgrades for existing yachts as well as complete systems for new-builds and major refits. And now Hugh Agnew, A+T Instruments’ director and well-respected navigation and instrument specialist on the racing […]
Marine electronics maker Sailteck is launching a new performance sailing instrument for dinghies, catamarans and small keelboats. It says its new race compass has bold 30mm digits and twin displays, helping readability become crystal clear even from a hiking or trapezing position. The two-line display is designed to ensure sailors can see the countdown, and […]
Marine systems specialist Imtra has introduced the all-new Zipwake Mini Controller in the US market, and expanded the availability of the Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control Solution, with new boatbuilding partners. The Zipwake system is said to incorporate fast-acting interceptors that provide lift to help deliver a more comfortable ride, better performance and improved fuel consumption. […]
Scanstrut has created a short film series entitled Boat Building Heroes. The aim is to shine a spotlight on boat brands such as Boston Whaler, Chris Craft, Regulator, Grady-White, Formula, and many more. These industry giants embody excellence in technology, craftsmanship, and the pursuit of the ultimate customer experience, says Scanstut – which has won […]
Zipwake says it’s bringing together the best of two worlds with its new Mini Controller, which it launched at METSTRADE 2023. The company says it’s responding to a demand from boatbuilders – giving them the freedom to design attractive, modern dashboards — as well as delivering all the control boaters need and in doing so, […]
With sustainability a growing focus for many operators, Hullbot (a Sydney-based robot start-up) says many customers are now ready to adopt innovative practices that are positive for the industry and their bottom line. Which is great for the company as it provides a hull cleaning system that utilises robot technology to counter marine biofouling through […]
“More automation onboard will take away the risk of boating,” says Andy King, Raymarine’s VP of sales. It’s a future that the sensor company is looking forward to – being as it’s positioned itself to provide what’s needed. “The way the market is going is an opportunity for Raymarine,” King says. “Tech is moving so […]
Floatist – a tech-based fleet management company – says many charter companies are not yet using technology to their advantage. “It’s kind of like having an iPhone but only using it to make phone calls,” says Cindy Allis, co-founder. She believes that the whole yachting industry has fallen behind (technology wise) compared to other industries. […]
Twenty plus years ago, FT Technologies plugged into the wind turbine control market, making wind sensors for offshore wind applications. It quickly grew into a global business. In 2022 it decided that its core product ‘a reliable and dependable wind sensor’ could be adapted for other markets and the company set its sights firmly on […]