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Yamaha Marine is offering boaters a free upgrade to its Helm Master EX control rigging system upon the purchase of any compatible 150hp—450hp outboard engine until 30 June 2024. Yamaha’s Helm Master EX boat control system offers features including ergonomic joystick shifting and integrated bow thruster options for manoeuvring in confined spaces such as busy […]
Vetus, developer of boat systems, has appointed Rebecca Lancashire as sales manager for Florida and the US Gulf region. As Vetus sales manager in Florida and the US Gulf, Lancashire will manage Florida, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. Lancashire will focus on managing relationships with boatbuilders, dealers, distributors, and partners in these regions, and supporting […]
Vetus, a developer of complete boat systems, has appointed Kevin Theuns as manager of sales for the Netherlands and Belgium, effective from 1 April 2024. Theuns will spearhead the Dutch firm’s sales efforts in these crucial markets, working closely with the sales team to further enhance Vetus’ market share and presence. Theuns will manage the […]
Vetus, which designs complete marine product systems, has committed to maintain its prices across the board until January 2025. The Dutch firm, which is marking its 60th anniversary this year, says it remains committed to providing its products at ‘reasonable prices’ despite economic challenges, including rising inflation rates and escalating costs across materials, transportation, energy […]
Vetus has placed the first post of its new 9,500 sqm warehouse facility and headquarters in the Dutch city of Schiedam, where the company’s founder Willem den Ouden started the business from his home nearly 60 years ago. Vetus, which designs complete marine product systems, says the new headquarters are scheduled for completion at the […]
Vetus has been busily changing its outlook over the past decade. While marketing director Sander Gesink readily admits the company was once seen as a warehouse stocking all manner of marine goods, it’s now a hub of innovation which has taken onboard the challenges of the electric propulsion era and connected products. “We are truly a […]
Vetus has gained approval to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) on its D and M-Line series of marine diesel engines. The approval and certification follow an intense period of bench and field tests. HVO, also known as renewable diesel or green diesel, is a diesel-like fuel that can be produced without fossil resources. This lower-carbon […]
Dockmate is expanding its integration with systems from Vetus. The wireless remote controls company will build on its already-successful partnership with the thruster manufacturer. Through this new integration, Dockmate allows boaters with Vetus Bow Pro proportional thrusters to be in complete control of their boat’s movement from anywhere on board, including away from the helm […]
Vetus, which designs complete marine product systems, has appointed ProMot AG as its distributor for Switzerland. The strategic agreement will take effect from 1 October 2023. The agreement covers all Vetus product brands, including Maxwell, Marex, V-Quipment and YellowV, allowing Vetus to continue to grow its presence in central Europe. ProMot AG, whose headquarters are […]
Vetus, which designs complete marine product systems, has appointed Eva Aresté as sales manager (electric) engines for Spain and Portugal, a move which the company says reinforces its leadership in this growing market. Based out of the Vetus office in Spain, Aresté will be responsible for sales of electric propulsion systems, together with promoting and […]
In a time of important change in the marine sector in relation to all things electric, the UK is responding well to the challenges we are facing, writes British Marine’s CEO Lesley Robinson, for Marine Industry News. The government has made significant funding available to businesses, and so far, industry feedback has shown that it […]