16 Jun
Harry HungateIndustry & Company News, Press release
NMEA is happy to offer to the marine electronics world our installer certification classes this July 13-15.  These are 6-8 hour online instructor led installer certification training sessions. The delivery method for the training is GoToWebinar, where students view and listen to the live instructor and presentation, along with being able to ask questions to the instructor. An online, proctored certification exam using Microsoft Teams concludes each day of training. Start Time 1100 New York Time (11:00AM EDT) (UTC-4) Tuesday, July 13 - Basic Marine Electronics Installer (BMEI) Wednesday, July 14 - Basic NMEA2000® Network Installer (BN2K) Thursday, July 15…
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03 Jun
Harry HungateIndustry & Company News, Press release
Stonington, Conn. — The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today the results of its investment in spouse education grants for 2021. This year, 177 Coast Guard spouses received grants and are enrolled in degree-seeking and professional certification programs with the support of the Coast Guard Foundation and its generous donors. The opportunity to earn a college degree and professional certification is critical for those Coast Guard spouses who want to contribute to their household income. With a degree and technical training, they can increase…
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03 Jun
Harry HungateIndustry & Company News, Press release
Newport, R.I. – Newport Exhibition Group announced today that tickets are now on sale for the 50th Newport International Boat Show. The event will take place September 16-19, 2021 at the Newport Yachting Center Marina in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. “Our entire team is working fervently to make sure our Golden Anniversary Show is an event not to be missed,” said Nancy Piffard, show director at Newport Exhibition Group. “In addition to being the kick-off to the Fall boat show season and the place for manufacturers from around the world to debut their new models of boats and boating products,…
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11 May
Harry HungateIndustry & Company News, Press release
After a hiatus in 2020, the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is happy to once again offer in-person training events for beginner to advanced marine electronics installers. Three in-person training events will be held this year in Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Annapolis. Four classes are offered in the following order during each training event: Basic Marine Electronics Installer (MEI), Basic NMEA 2000® Installer, Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI), and Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer Training. A fourth in-person training class, the Basic Marine Electronics Installer, will be taught at the IBEX Show in Tampa, FL. “For those installers who have been…
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11 May
Harry HungateIndustry & Company News, Press release
(KIRKLAND, Wash.) — Icom America has announced changes within its Marine and Avionics divisions. David McLain, Marine and Avionics senior sales manager, is leaving Icom to pursue new opportunities. Ray Novak, senior sales manager of Icom’s Amateur division, adds the Marine and Avionics divisions to his roster. Novak has an extensive background in the amateur radio industry spanning 32-plus years. He began his career at Icom with the technical support team, and for the past 10 years has been the lead for the Amateur Division. He will continue working from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Throughout his tenure at Icom America,…
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30 Apr
Harry HungateIndustry & Company News, Press release
NMEA is happy to offer to the marine electronics world our installer certification classes this May 18-20.  These are 6-8 hour online instructor led installer certification training sessions. The delivery method for the training is GoToWebinar, where students view and listen to the live instructor and presentation, along with being able to ask questions to the instructor. An online, proctored certification exam using Microsoft Teams concludes each day of training. February Virtual & Online Installer Training: Start Time 1100 New York Time (11:00AM EDT) (UTC-4)

Tuesday, May 18 - Basic Marine Electronics Installer (BMEI)
Wednesday, May 19 - Basic NMEA2000® Network Installer (BN2K)
Thursday, May…
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08 Apr
Harry HungateBoat & Gear News, Industry & Company News, Press release
Auckland, New Zealand – Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine safety and communication products, announced today that due to rapid growth in the vital North American market, Damien Frye, based out of Seattle, Washington, has been hired as U.S. National Channel Manager. "We are thrilled to welcome Damien to the Vesper Marine team as U.S. National Channel Manager,” said Jason Young, Vesper Marine, Global Sales Director. “With an extensive resume in sales and service for marine electronics and safety products, Damien is well-versed in our product line, having previously managed our sales efforts in Alaska. We are confident…
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29 Mar
Harry HungateIndustry & Company News, Press release
Rockland, Maine – US Harbors, a free online resource for boaters and coastal communities, announced today voting begins on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 for the 3rd annual “Best Harbor in the US” contest at www.usharbors.com/best-harbor/. Participation is free and open to everyone, including the over 8 million people who use US Harbors (usharbors.com) for their coastal and marine weather, tides charts and harbor-local boating and fishing information. The purpose of the contest is to promote the strength and vitality of coastal communities. Past winning harbors have been those whose residents have strong communication networks and are passionate about where they…
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19 Mar
Harry HungateIndustry & Company News, Press release
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has released its latest protocol, the NMEA OneNet® Standard, Version 1.000. This is an open industry standard based on Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) and the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Local Area Network. The standard brings together years of committee efforts and is designed for standardized IP networking of marine electronic devices on and off the vessel.OneNet provides a common network infrastructure for marine electronic devices and/or services on IPv6. All OneNet application protocols, such as NMEA 2000® PGN messages, are designed to use a standard IPv6 network protocol stack. The NMEA OneNet Committee utilized…
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03 Mar
Harry HungateIndustry & Company News, Press release
Egersund, Norway – Navico®, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad Yachting, B&G® and C-MAP® brands recently announced its renewed focus on becoming a more sustainable company, dedicated to preserving the joy of being on the water for current and future generations. The first step was a transition to feature 100% recyclable and sustainable packaging in new product offerings. Additionally, last month the company announced its first-ever appointment of a Chief Sustainability Officer, Tara Norton. “Sustainability is one of Navico’s core pillars and a key part of the company’s global strategy,” said Knut Frostad, CEO, Navico. “We are pleased to have…
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