Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Dockmate®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote-control systems for yachts, announced today the launch of Drift Lock™, a new software option for its Dynamic Positioning System (DPS). Developed with professional and recreational fishing in mind, Drift Lock allows a Dockmate DPS-equipped vessel to maintain a fixed heading while drifting, automatically compensating for wind
Canton, GA – ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today the debut of the newest addition to its E-Series batteries, the E100. Joining the E60 and E163, the ePropulsion E100 battery represents a new benchmark in marine energy storage, purpose-built for modern mariners seeking compact power, efficiency and adaptability.
Dallas, Texas - Suntex Marina Investors LLC (Suntex), in partnership with Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and its affiliates, the nation’s premier owner and operator of recreational marina properties, announced today the acquisition of Eagle Point Marina in Lewisville, Texas. This acquisition brings Eagle Point Marina into the Suntex network as the third Lake Lewisville marina alongside Hidden
Electric Hydrofoiling Vessels to Be Trialed on Lake Wakatipu, Demonstrating Future Transport Solutions for Global Cities Auckland, NZ – Vessev, which designs and builds commercially-certified electric hydrofoiling vessels, has announced it will trial its VS–9 on Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu as part of a broader exploration into sustainable urban mobility. Queenstown, New Zealand’s fastest-growing city, has an
Marine Industry Veteran David Johnson Launches Innovative Visual Solutions Company to Make Creative Marketing Approachable for All Tulsa, Okla. — OTSO Visuals, a creative video production company with over two decades of experience from marine industry veteran David Johnson, announced today its launch to offer services to businesses across the marine and outdoor industries. For marine,
Elkhart, Ind. – Godfrey Pontoon Boats, manufacturer of premium Godfrey pontoon boats and Hurricane deck boats, legendary innovator in versatile deck boat designs, announced today its 2026 Sanpan model has been awarded the 2026 Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Award in the pontoon category. Organized by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)SM and judged by members of Boating
Seoul, South Korea – Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialized Autonomous Navigation Technology subsidiary, announced today the launch of the next evolution in its NEUBOAT autonomous vessel system, NEUBOAT Control. NEUBOAT Control enables the vessel autonomy features of Avikus’ award-winning autonomous vessel systems such as NEUBOAT Dock and NEUBOAT Navi, and provides the interface required for smart navigation and
Hefring Marine, a leader in marine artificial intelligence solutions, today announced that its Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) is now available as an approved integration on Raymarine's LightHouse operating system. This collaboration enables Raymarine Axiom display users to access IMAS's advanced AI-powered digital assistant directly from their helm, delivering real-time guidance for safer, more efficient
Anthony Powell Joins IMTRA Sales Team Following the Retirement of Longtime Sales Manager Paul Elsken, While Alden Tangen Fills Role of Product Manager — Wiper Systems New Bedford, Mass. – IMTRA, the leading manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, announced today it has made a number of
Smartgyro are delighted to announce that customers can now enjoy the benefit of enhanced system display control and monitoring of their Smartgyro units on compatible Raymarine Axiom chartplotter displays. This new integration enables boat owners using Smartgyro gyroscopic stabilization to experience the latest interactive capabilities at the helm via Raymarine Axiom chartplotters. With native support