ACR Electronics, Inc., the global leader in safety and survival technologies, today confirmed it has acquired United Moulders Ltd. (UML), a United Kingdom-based designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art lifejacket inflating devices. The business will report into communication and safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal, a brand of ACR Electronics. UML designs a range of automatic…
As seven of the eight yachts competing in the forthcoming Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) battle it out in this week’s RORC Rolex Fastnet Race, they will be carrying a lot less weight on the transom than ever before, thanks to an unparalleled innovation from Ocean Safety. The new Ocean Ultralite SOLAS compact liferaft is a…
Ramora UK, a leading Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) company, are aiming to establish a compliant and sustainable, long term solution for the removal and disposal of out of date distress flares through a crowd funding campaign. If successful, Ramora UK is looking to establish a nationwide solution with at least 23 permanent static collection sites…
Southampton Boat Show, September 15th to 24th, Stand E020 Fischer Panda will demonstrate the quiet operation of its leading range of marine generators by displaying a selection of working models on its outside stand at this year’s Southampton Boat Show. Allowing customers to experience the renowned Fischer Panda low sound levels for themselves, the marine generator…
Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine safety products, has released a new innovation in AIS portability – the deckWatch smartwatch app. Bringing the power of Vesper Marine’s smartAIS functionality beyond smartphones and tablets to individual smartwatches, users can now get critical safety information instantly and anywhere on a boat. “When reaction time is…
12-15 October 2017 | Dock E1 | City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland British luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline Yachts, will take its revival to another level during its 50th anniversary year as it showcases the new Targa 63 GTO, the first Alberto Mancini-designed Fairline, to the US for the first time at the United States Powerboat Show…
Gill, the leading global sailing clothing brand is proud to be the official technical clothing sponsor to the J/70 Worlds, held in Porto Cervo. 175 teams from all over the world come to experience Porto Cervo’s ideal competitive sailing conditions; characterised by prevailing north-westerly breezes which make it an outstanding place to sail in crystal clear, emerald-coloured sea. Combined with…
FLIR Systemshave announced the expansion of its Raymarine Axiom™ Multifunction Display (MFD) line with the introduction of the Axiom Pro. Designed for offshore enthusiasts and professional captains, Axiom Pro features Raymarine’s HybridTouch™ control, combining multi-touchscreen controls with an ergonomic keypad for additional confidence in rough seas. For serious offshore anglers, Axiom Pro is available with…
Mastervolt and Super B are delighted to announce they will join forces to bring the world’s best Lithium-Ion batteries and system solutions to the market. Initially, the cooperation between the two Dutch companies will focus on integrating Super B’s new Epsilon Lithium Iron Phosphate 12V 90Ah/1200Wh battery with Mastervolt’s best-in-class power management systems. The Epsilon…
International to the rescue! – International supports transformation of pilot boat SUVA to Lady Penelope Pink SUVA, a Channel pilot boat, has been transformed thanks to the support of leading yacht paint brand, International. 12 litres of a custom made Toplac shade have been created to transform SUVA from International Toplac Oxford Blue, to a…
