Ajax Systems Takes Physical and Digital Boat Security to African Conference
A boat's security can involve a locked hatch, a camera, a connected alarm and the information flowing between devices. Ajax Systems has joined the …
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Vessel Vanguard and SeaLogs Combine Maintenance and Digital Logbooks
Service records and voyage logs often live in different places, making it harder for an owner to understand a boat's history. Vessel Vanguard and …
Marlink Adds Cybersecurity Monitoring for Connected Marine Equipment
A modern leisure boat may link navigation displays, entertainment, engines and remote service equipment through systems that owners rarely see. Marlink has launched an …
Bosch Demonstrates Its Electric Boat Drive at La Rochelle
Bosch Engineering is demonstrating its high-voltage electric marine drive on the water at Grand Pavois, with 90kW and 140kW versions aimed at boats and …
Furuno Extends AI-Assisted Navigation and Collision Tools
Furuno is extending AI-assisted route planning and collision awareness across its networked yacht-navigation ecosystem, combining chart intelligence with radar-derived risk data.
Simrad NEON OS 2.5 Adds Sonar and Helm Integration
Simrad has released NEON OS 2.5 across its current display platform, adding live-sonar support, deeper CZone and engine integration, and more flexible helm layouts.
AquaGPS Combines Mobile and Satellite Boat Tracking
AquaGPS combines cellular and satellite connectivity to track boats and yachts beyond normal mobile coverage, with offshore visibility extending up to 85 nautical miles.
NAVTOR Adds Simpler Digital Logbooks for Small Vessels
NAVTOR’s version 2.6.23 adds simplified small-boat logs as well as visitor recording and remaining-on-board reporting.
Taiga OS-5 Brings Geofenced Speed Zones to Electric PWCs
Taiga’s new OS-5 software adds built-in mapping and geofenced speed control to compatible electric Orca personal watercraft, with the update being demonstrated at Monaco …
SEA.AI Connects Object Detection to Searchlight Tracking
SEA.AI and Carlisle & Finch have linked machine-vision detection with automated searchlight control, allowing a crew to select a detected person or object and …
TONJO Sets US Debut for Its Integrated Marine Helm at IBEX
Shanghai-based TONJO will introduce its Intelligent Helm System to the US marine market at IBEX 2026, following its first installation aboard the Allegro Yacht …
UK Hydrographic Office Consults on Future Paper Chart Supply
The UK Hydrographic Office sought feedback on potential changes to ADMIRALTY paper charts as electronic chart data becomes more prominent.
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