The Oceanology International Americas 2019 (OiA ‘19) ocean science and technology conference and exhibition is now only a matter of days away and last-minute preparations are well in hand to deliver the most comprehensive program of expert papers on key industry topics from sustainability to robotics.

Inmarsat has appointed experienced maritime communications technical specialist and cybersecurity expert Peter Broadhurst as its new Senior Vice President, Yachting and Passenger, as the mobile satellite communications leader continues to expand its presence in the small cruise, superyacht and leisure yachting sectors.

Following the success of Raymarine’s recent open house sales event at its headquarters in Fareham, Raymarine has announced that they will be running a six-day UK road show, bringing exclusive winter savings on the latest marine electronics directly to customers around the country.

Coppercoat has just signed a contract confirming the company as the Official Antifoul Supplier for the next two editions of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in 2019-20 and 2021-22. This partnership both reflects and consolidates Coppercoat’s resounding success in the same official capacity during and after the Clipper 2017-18 Race.

Leading maritime display and computer manufacturer Hatteland Display has announced that it is merging with advanced technology solutions provider Elektronix. Under the terms of this unification, the two subsidiaries of the EMBRON group will now become a single entity, called Hatteland Technology.

On-board power specialist Fischer Panda UK is continuing its long-standing support of the World Cruising Club’s Ocean Cruising Seminar and the ARC this year.

After 50 years as a mouthpiece and marketplace for the most transformative developments in ocean science and technology, Oceanology International (Oi) is due to celebrate its half-century with the Oceanology International Americas 2019 (OiA ‘19) conference and exhibition in the San Diego Convention Center, 25-27 February 2019, organised in association with The Maritime Alliance...

Kongsberg Digital has signed a contract with VDAB (the Flemish Service for Employment and Vocational Training) in Belgium for the delivery of a K-Sim Full Mission Fishery Simulator for beam trawling. Surpassing STCW-F (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers for Fishing Vessel Personnel) requirements...

Ring Power Corporation, one of Florida’s largest maritime propulsion specialists and one of the region’s chief Caterpillar dealers, was today announced as Cox Powertrain’s exclusive distributor for Florida.

Microwave Vision Group (MVG) will offer 15% off the retail price of its unique, high-speed NeptuLinkby MVG 4G Internet modem at the Miami International Boat Show (14-18 February, 2019). Customers ordering the system on the NeptuLink booth will pay just $2125 to enable new levels of connectivity for safety and entertainment on their yachts or motorboats; a limited time saving of $375.