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Landau UK is thrilled to announce their appointment as dealers for the Yacht Controller Units – Winner of the NMMA Innovation Award for the “best technological innovation” at the 2004 Miami Boat Show.

Raymarine is pleased to report that FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) has entered into a definitive agreement with the Administrator of Raymarine plc to acquire all of the outstanding shares of its wholly owned subsidiary, Raymarine Holdings Ltd. The transaction value of approximately $180 million includes repayment of all of Raymarine’s indebtedness and approximately $24 million in proceeds to Raymarine plc which is equivalent to 20 pence per ordinary share. The acquisition represents the entire business operations of Raymarine and its subsidiaries.

McMurdo Ltd announced that a couple and their two teenaged daughters were rescued by a Royal Navy warship when they activated their McMurdo SMARTFIND EPIRB in the South Atlantic, after hitting a ‘growler’, a submerged iceberg.

McMurdo Ltd is pleased to aannounce that James Turner has been appointed Product Brand Manager for the Kannad Marine range of emergency beacons. James will apply his detailed experience of marine electronics gained from his previous role as Technical Editor of Sailing Today where he was responsible for an extensive programme of marine product testing. He will manage new product development and the implementation of new product strategy for the rapidly growing market place.

McMurdo Ltd is pleased to announce that the Kannad Marine SAFELINK EPIRB has achieved Wheelmark certification. The certification, in accordance with EU MED (Marine Equipment Directive) 96/98/EC means that the product meets IMO SOLAS requirements making it suitable for all classes of commercial vessel as well as leisure boaters.

McMurdo Ltd announces that the efficiency of the international search and rescue services in responding to an EPIRB distress signal was demonstrated when Falmouth Coastguard, UK, alerted the Colombian Coastguard within minutes of a McMurdo SMARTFIND EPIRB being activated. The signal was transmitted by a couple whose yacht was sinking on passage to Cartagena, Colombia.

McMurdo Ltd announces that Jeremy Harrison has been appointed CEO and President of McMurdo Ltd. The appointment follows the acquisition of McMurdo by French Group Orolia, resulting in the incorporation of McMurdo as a limited company. Jeremy previously held the post of Sales Director and General Manager of McMurdo when the brand was a subsidiary of its previous owner.

Understanding the weather patterns and the tidal activity at key points during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race is vital for competitors to achieve their best possible result on the day.

McMurdo Ltd announces that Geoff Sargent has been appointed Customer Service Manager, responsible for after sales service of the company’s range of McMurdo and Kannad Marine emergency location beacons and electronic safety equipment.

Mounting maxi style instruments on the mast has never been the easiest task, but now a new lightweight, flexible carbon mast pod from Scanstrut makes installing instruments quick and easy, providing the ideal solution for racing boats.