Marine Products
Volvo Penta Expands Marine Services in Central America
Volvo Penta announced it has entered into a new partnership with SVF Panama, part of the SVF Group, to support its customers with marine services in Panama and Costa Rica.In recent years, Volvo Penta has steadily expanded its service and support network, partnering with companies that specialize in marine operations to provide technical support, field service, maintenance operations and parts supply for its customer base across the marine leisure and commercial sectors.“SVF is an ideal partner for Volvo Penta…
New Zealand: A Leader in Boat Design and Production
With its diverse marine environments, from protected harbors to rugged ocean waters, New Zealand has made an exceptional impact on the global market. By focusing on the design and build of recreational products, New Zealand marine companies emphasize the use of materials that can withstand a diverse range of conditions, have a long lifespan, and can be used year-round. The kiwi boatbuilding expertise and equipment hardware capabilities have grown out of a thriving and ever-expanding recreational marine culture.
OXE Marine Using Biodiesel for All Testing
Diesel outboard manufacturer OXE Marine said it will use biodiesel for all development and testing of its products going forward.The company said it has decided to implement HVO100 in all development and testing after its recently published sea trials showed the company’s 300 hp diesel outboard OXE300 was tested against a gasoline outboard of equivalent power, where OXE Marine showed not only a 50% higher consumption in the gasoline outboard but a reduction of 92% net CO2 emissions compared to the gasoline alternative.As a step in the engineering process…
Gtechniq Marine: Protective Coatings Tailored for the Marine Environment
Gtechniq has re-formulated its automotive detailing products specifically for the marine environment, and the line will be offered by the company’s Gtechniq Marine division.Gtechniq is entering its 21st year of business as a leader in the detailing industry. Gtechniq Marine products are designed to ensure the surfaces of a boat are protected and maintain their showroom look and luster. The product line ensures boat owners will spend less time cleaning and maintaining the surfaces…
Brunswick Appoints Arbuckle as Marine Autonomy Technology Lead
Brunswick Corporation, in a move to to build on its ACES (Autonomy, Connectivity, Electrification & Shared Access) strategy to develop solutions to further improve boater experiences, named Jason Arbuckle to a newly formed role of Marine Autonomy Technology Lead. Arbuckle joined Mercury Marine in 1997 and has since advanced through the company, working to lead some of the company’s many award-winning innovative technology solutions. Throughout his career, Arbuckle has been instrumental…
Sea Hawk Paints Adds New Distributor
Sea Hawk said Paxton Company is its newest authorized distributor servicing the company’s wholesale marine customers from facilities in Virginia and North Carolina. With products being in stock since mid-December, Paxton is already providing customers with Sea Hawk’s portfolio of premium quality antifouling paints, primers and marine coating products.“Through the last several months of developing a relationship, it’s easy to see that Paxton is an ideal addition to the Sea Hawk family of distributors,” said Tommy Craft, Sea Hawk Vice President of Sales.
AIRMAR Hires Vlad as Marine Product Line Manager
Ultrasonic sonar and Chirp technology company AIRMAR Technology Corporation has hired Brian Vlad as Marine Product Line Manager. Vlad will focus on the direction and evolution of Airmar’s line of marine products, and joins with over 20 years of marine electronics experience, primarily in product development and line management.Vlad comes to Airmar following a lengthy career at Raymarine where he managed over 30 product introductions. In the role of Airmar’s Marine PLM, Vlad will…
Klipsch Marine Website Launched
ASA Electronics has launched a brand new website for its Klipsch Marine products.The informational site, KlipschMarine.com, invites boat builders, dealers, and buyers alike to “Rock on Water” with the Klipsch Complete Marine Sound System. Born from a partnership between ASA Electronics, Klipsch Audio, and Bongiovi Acoustic Labs, we’ve created a system designed to deliver the best possible audio on any boat at all times.The website tells the full story of this partnership in addition to breaking down the technical specifications of our stereo, speakers, subwoofer, and amps.
RMK Merrill-Stevens introduces electronics division.
The refit on the Miami River continues as RMK Merrill-Stevens Shipyard (RMKMS) introduces a marine electronics service and sales division led by David Gratton, past chairman of National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). Gratton is an expert outfitting megayachts with complete electronics systems, having serviced and installed equipment on thousands of vessels with Martek of Palm Beach, which closed in 2018. During his tenure at Martek and on NMEA’s board, Gratton pioneered…
American Bass Expands Marine Audio Line
American Bass, USA, has introduced a series of speakers for use in boat stereo systems. The new offerings include the AB-MRE 7.2F, the AB-MRE 6.9F and the AB-MRE 6.5F, which have been designed to deliver optimal sound on the open water. The series is available for purchase on the manufacturer’s marine audio website.Bob Ahuja, American Bass chief executive officer, said, “Our speakers are highly engineered to exceed all marine use standards, but are available at a very competitive price.”American Bass offers a full line of amplifiers and full-range speakers for use in the marine market.
New Release Coating from Glidecoat
Glidecoat, manufacturer of protective, preventive and anti-fouling products for the marine and aviation industries, has recently introduced its new addition to its premium line of marine products: Glidecoat Release. Glidecoat Release is engineered to provide a release coating for marine molds eliminating the need to use more tradition release products such as wax. The coating reduces mold maintenance, allows for countless pulls before re-application and a finished product that provides a high degree of gloss and shine, the manufacturer said.
Emerald Marine Products' MOB Protection
It's not easy putting a price on safety. But Emerald Marine Products' ALERT Man-Overboard system delivers unmatched protection to marine professionals for a mere $1 per day—less than a cup of coffee. Built for commercial use, the ALERT system consists of a light, compact transmitter that's worn on a life jacket and a receiver installed in a wheelhouse or work office. Over the course of its three-year warranty, the cost equals $1 per day. By adding additional transmitters, this figure is reduced. The ALERT system is ideal for anyone who makes a living on or around water.
Emerald Marine Products Shifts Branding
In response to an expansion of its line of man overboard alert systems, Emerald Marine Products has moved its offices. For 15 years, its product line centered on its ALERT2 transmitter, receiver and related equipment. With the recent introduction of the state-of-the-art ALERT418 Transmitter and the ALERT418 Receiver launching this fall, corporate branding is shifting away from the ALERT name and towards the company name, Emerald Marine Products. Emerald Marine Products manufactures life-saving products for the maritime industry, including technically advanced, water-activated man overboard transmitters and receivers.
Eastwood to Lead Shakespeare Marine
Bill Eastwood has been appointed business manager for the Shakespeare Marine Electronics product line of Jarden Applied Materials, a business unit of Newell Brands. In his new role, Eastwood is responsible for the global sales and marketing of Shakespeare antennas and accessories, as well building upon its well-known brand to increase market share. He also oversees the continued development of connectivity technology advancements such as Wi-Fi extenders and cellular amplifiers, aimed at keeping recreational and commercial mariners connected.
Barnegat Light Debuts line of Boarding Rails
Barnegat Light Marine Products introduces a new line of dock-mounted boarding and safety rails—the Dock Boss Gear & Boarding Rail, the Dock Boss Swivel Rail, and the Dock Boss Fixed Rail. In addition to providing embarking and disembarking assistance, the Dock Boss Gear & Boarding Rail, Model DB-G, serves as a convenient resting platform for cargo when loading and unloading the vessel. The extended rail platform lifts up and out of the way when not in use. The Dock Boss Swivel Rail, Model DB-S, looks and functions like a fixed safety rail, but lifts up and rotates 90-degrees for out-of-the-way storage when not in use.
Vesper Marine Launches Smartais Technology
Vesper Marine, a manufacturer of marine safety products, has released its smartAIS technology. Combined with Vesper Marine products, smartAIS provides new capabilities – including the world’s first black box AIS transponder with built-in safety alarms. An active system with smart alarm logic, it proactively alerts boaters of potentially hazardous situations. Putting users in control, smartAIS combines navigation sensor data, and GPS and AIS information, with intelligent alarm management that prioritizes alerts for the most urgent response.
Siren Marine Closes $1.5 Mln in Seed Funding
Siren Marine announced today that it has closed its $1.5 million seed round, and has also launched a series A round to further fuel company expansion and product development. Siren Marine is extending its product line to include wireless sensor technology, video and image capture, satellite connectivity, an NMEA interface, fleet management software, and easy-to-use mobile and desktop apps. These advancements will accelerate the adoption of the company’s second-generation “Internet of Things” connected boat technology.
Hella Marine Itroduces Anchor Pole Lamps
Hella marine introduces its NaviLED 360 2NM Anchor Pole Mount Lamps. They are fully certified to provide brilliant LED illumination to a range of 2 nautical miles, available in fixed and fold-down models to meet users' mounting requirements. The NaviLED 360 Anchor Pole Mount Lamp series is completely shock- and vibration-proof thanks to its no-filament design. Advanced MultivoltTM circuitry draws less than 1W of power, yet operates from 9-33V DC with full reverse polarity, spike and over-voltage protection for reliable operation and long life.
Lucas Marine, Harbor Breeze Cruises Partner to Cut Fuel Costs
Lucas Marine is partnering with Harbor Breeze Corporation to help reduce the yacht charter and cruise company's fuel costs, maintenance and environmental impact in Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors. Harbor Breeze is one of the largest yacht charter and cruise companies operating within the two busiest ports in the United States. Lucas Marine is a division of Lucas Oil Products, Inc. - leader in the development of high performance lubricants and problem solving additives. Harbor Breeze CEO Dan Salas, has been operating his fleet of marine vessels for more than 20 years.
