Tech Briefs
Seakeeper launches battery model
Seakeeper has developed its first DC-powered gyro for marine stabilization, the Seakeeper 3DC. The gyro is engineered for boats between 30-40-feet in length and reduces resonant roll by up to…
New app helps anglers
California-based FishTrack.com has created a new fishing app that lets anglers going after saltwater game fish to research from their mobile device the water conditions and weather for the world’s…
New Yamaha dealer named
Pompano Beach-based Boathouse Marine Center has been selected as an authorized dealer and service center for Yamaha marine outboard engines serving customers across South Florida for repairs, parts, warranty and…
KVH expands mini-VSAT network
Rhode Island-based KVH Industries has completed several capacity increases for its mini-VSAT Broadband network, giving it additional capacity for the Asia-Pacific region, the Pacific Northwest, and the eastern coast of…
MTN launches HDTV
South Florida-based MTN Communications has launched its high-definition live television service at sea, MTN Worldwide TV HD. “MTN-TV HD delivers an amazing viewing experience onboard,” said Graham Douglas, media and…
Fire extinguishers recalled
Fire extinguisher manufacturer Kidde, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has initiated a voluntary recall to replace certain Kidde fire extinguishers. A faulty valve component can…
Next generation lights launched
South Florida-based LED lighting manufacturer Aqualuma introduced the 18 Series LEDs, part of the company’s Gen 4 Thru-Hull range. The new 18 Series uses Aqualuma’s patented one-piece polymer housing that…
New vest forms to body
Jacksonville-based Crewsaver introduced a range of ErgoFit and Crewfit inflatable life vests at the Miami International Boat Show in mid-February. The vests include Fusion 3D technology, which enables the vest…
New smaller fire control panel debuts
Baltimore-based Sea-Fire Marine has introduced the Triton 2 addressable fire detection panel, a scaled-back version of its Triton 8. Developed for use on medium to large commercial vessels and megayachts,…
Furuno launches weather receiver
Washington-based Furuno has launched the BBWX3 SiriusXM Marine Weather Receiver, which uses SiriusXM’s subscription-based marine weather service to deliver live, up-to-date weather forecast information. The BBWX3 connects to a yacht’s…
