At the 2011 Miami International Boat Show (Electronics Room booth 1676, Miami Beach Convention Center, February 17-21), marine LED displays manufacturer Nauticomp will immerse a functioning LED display in a tank of water to demonstrate the testing process the company uses to ensure every display leaving the factory is waterproof to Ingress Protection (IP) ratings high enough to withstand harsh conditions in the marine environment.
The year starts with important news at CMC Marine: in the frame of the next Seatec 2011 show, in February 2011, CMC will present four new thruster models belonging to the Dualis series, all of them with counter rotating propeller, and for boats from 18 m to 30 m.
Aadaptiv Technologies has incorporated a number of key unique features into their range of bridge monitors which are ideally suited to operations in the superyacht world. Touch sensitive controls and optically bonded LCD Panels to minimise reflection and maximise clarity, the monitors are an ideal option either for new build or for refit upgrades.
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of mounting solutions for marine electronics, Seaview, has appointed Interform Marine as its distributor for the UK and Ireland.
Fluid Motion, designers and builders of Ranger Tugs, has announced that Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, will be the exclusive electronics supplier to outfit their full line of cruising tugs, including the new Cutwater Boats—an innovative line of trailerable pilothouse cruisers. This new OEM partnership is being announced in advance of the Seattle Boat Show, where the first Cutwater Boats will debut.
Boat security, monitoring & tracking systems from Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST – formerly Paradox Marine) will be on display at the 2011 Seattle Boat Show, January 21-30, Concourse booth 2317 in the Qwest Field Event Center.
The Captain’s Tool Box App for iPhone, iPod or iPad is an essential application for any marine situation. Any yachtsman, weekend pleasure boater or the professional master mariner should not be without this application both on and off the water. The Captains Toolbox app replaces several books, manuals, study guides and other resources in one easy to use application.
Yacht Solemates, a 60m (196′ 10″) German built Lurssen superyacht launched in 2010 is the first yacht of its kind to offer charter clients control of its various high-tech systems via iPad. The Ipad device controls the onboard entertainment, climate and lighting and blind systems and is even able summons crewmembers to bring canapés and refreshments.
Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST – formerly Paradox Marine) has released the newest version of the GOST Watch yacht surveillance system. The system turns any smart phone or offsite computer into a remote monitor that displays live images from onboard security cameras.
The prospects for boot Düsseldorf 2011 are bright. The mood in the international watersports industry has perked up noticeably after a difficult 2009. The upward trend is reflected by lively demand for exhibition space.