New SOS data pushes Garmin to upgrade its smallest satellite communicator
Maritime safety remains one of the biggest drivers of SOS call-outs on Garmin’s inReach devices, and the company is...
Marine innovations
Tectrax targets UK growth as SBS Trailers becomes first international partner
The push to commercialise electric launch-and-retrieval systems is advancing as Tectrax appoints SBS Trailers as its first international partner...
Watchit targets OEM growth with autonomous hazard-detection inspired by car tech
MIN sits down with Watchit’s CEO, Tal Duvdevany, at Metstrade to hear about the Watchit Eye and why the...
Smartdock targets shorthanded crews with smartphone-controlled docking
As yachts grow larger and crews get smaller, German electronics specialist Thitronik is betting that smartphone technology can fill...
Manufacturers leading the charge on marine sustainability and smart innovation are using Metstrade to get the message across
Sustainability and smart tech are no longer future trends in the marine industry — they’re current imperatives. From the...
Marine spotlight: Ronny Skauen – Sleipner Group’s CEO – on bringing R&D in-house, focusing on technology, and the need for common standards
Ronny Skauen, CEO of Sleipner Group, joined the firm in 1990 and says he “grew up” in the company....
Saim to talk gen sets and onboard energy management at Metstrade
Metstrade 2025 is marking a turning point for Saim Marine. Not only does the company represent many worldwide brands...
Simrad introduces ‘truly autonomous’ AutoCaptain system at IBEX
Simrad Marine Electronics, part of Brunswick Corporation, has launched the Simrad AutoCaptain autonomous boating system at IBEX in Tampa,...
Speakers confirmed for inaugural Marine Impact Lab at Metstrade 2025
Speakers for the inaugural Marine Impact Lab — a forum addressing innovation, sustainability and design in the marine sector...
Industry insight: Diversity in demand, new markets and mainstreaming electric yachts present opportunities for boatbuilders
As the unofficial start of the boat show season, Cannes Yachting Festival offers boatbuilders the opportunity to – almost...
US-built hybrid yacht to generate its own drinking water from air
Florida-based Altitude Water has partnered with RM Design Pro to develop the SXR 68 XL, a 68-foot hybrid yacht...
