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Raymarine will show its new range of navigation equipment at this years’ Cork Week.

Garmin and Bavaria, one of the world´s leading yacht manufacturers have teamed up to create a unique Docking system onboard their new Bavaria Vision 46.

Mastervolt, the Dutch-based leader in marine, solar and off-grid power products has invested in a major new research laboratory to drive forward its quest for ever more efficient electrical generation and propulsion systems. This will greatly assist the company in further developing its extensive range of hybrid and electrical drives for boats, with longer ranges and an even greater ability to regenerate underway.

Further strengthening its position as Australia’s premier plate aluminum fishing boat brand, Bar Crusher is now offering Raymarine as preferred factory-fitted marine electronics equipment.

Icom UK introduces the world’s first active noise cancelling fixed-mount VHF with Class D DSC. The IC-M423 together with its optional HM-195 COMMANDMIC benefits from a new intuitive soft key interface which makes driving this Icom fixed mount incredibly simple to do.

The South West boasts some of the top talent in the Leisure Marine market, in an industry worth around £2.9 billion. Now, a team of local sailors are taking to the water in a bid to bring Olympic glory to the region.

The British Marine Federation (BMF) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Howard Pridding as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Rob Stevens from 1 October 2012.

Icom UK is celebrating the appointment of two new company directors. Joining Icom UK’s current board of Bob, Dave and Andy Stockley is Sam Taylor-Nobbs as Sales Director and Richard Owen as Financial Director.

Raymarine has launched a new series of apps which enable users to control e and c-Series multifunction displays wirelessly from a smartphone or tablet. These two new apps – RayRemote and RayControl – are now available for Apple iOS, Android and Kindle Fire.

The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), the venue for the sailing competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, are using a new licence free two way radio system to manage their facilities. The venue which will be the scene for some of the most exciting sailing these shores have ever seen, now uses Icom’s latest IC-F27SR PMR466 handportable to help coordinate its many varied operations.