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Sea-Fire Marine has introduced its first US Coast Guard-approved 3M™ Novec™ 1230 engineered fire suppression system available at 725 psi (50 bar). The new fully customizable MN-Series provides greater flexibility when designing or retrofitting a vessel's fire suppression system and is ideal for commercial or recreational vessels up to 300-feet. The MN-Series debuts at the International WorkBoat Show, Dec. 4–6, ...

Bass Cat and Yar-Craft Boats celebrated over 500 days of no loss time injuries and hosted all its employees and their families at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. Rick Pierce, Bass Cat and Yar-Craft President stated, “Safety is our number one priority at Bass Cat and Yar-Craft because we are driven to send the team home safe. Our culture ...

The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2018 Recreational Boating Statistics Report last week, revealing that there were 633 boating fatalities nationwide in 2018, a 3.8 percent decrease from 2017. The NMMA said improving safety on the water is a key pillar of NMMA’s mission and works closely with the U.S. Coast Guard to advance these efforts. From 2017 to 2018, overall ...

Dockmate® U.S., manufacturer of handheld wireless remote controls for boats, announced it has joined the National Safe Boating Council’s (NSBC) Admiral Club. The highest tier of membership in the NSBC, the Admiral Club is an exclusive group of supporters focused on helping the organization succeed in increasing safe boating practices. “There is no greater cause in our industry than to support ...

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) published its 59th supplement of Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, which covers all major boat systems and provides industry with the latest in boat building and repair standards. ABYC standards are continuously researched, developed, and revised by over 400 volunteer technical experts and marine professionals. “This year’s supplement is full ...

Regardless of vessel size, from kayaks to 40-plus-foot boats and beyond, in the boating world there’s always a chance something is going to find some water that shouldn’t. A dry bag offers the perfect solution to keeping things safe and dry, especially when it comes to keeping electronics or safety items secure and out of the elements. The new LocoDry ...

For those looking for a more pizzazz to their PFD, or maybe something geared more toward the fisherman, look no further than the Wildy Fisher PFD from Wilderness Systems. The Wildy features everything a fisherman could need from twin front pockets designed to fit small tackle boxes to a quick-access knife tab and even a zippered and stowable drink holder. ...

Upon seeing a new bungee in the market it’s easy to think, “what’s so special about this one?” However, when it comes to construction material, variety of products and environment adaptability, The Better Bungee is shattering expectations. The Boating Industry editorial team had the opportunity to test four of The Better Bungee’s products: The Better Bungee Strap, Slotted Strap, Build-A-Bungee ...

Mercury Marine’s Plant 12 product development team has been presented with the Brunswick Safety Leadership Award and a check for $10,000 for driving safety improvements leading to more than eight and a half million hours of no-lost time dating back to 2004. During a ceremony in Fond du Lac on Friday, Mercury donated $5,000 to the Town of Fond du ...

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced the recipients of its top safety awards for 2018 performance.  These honors not only recognize significant accomplishments, but also encourage and reward employees and facilities that have achieved outstanding safety and wellness performance through promoting and practicing safety awareness, ultimately minimizing workplace incidents and injuries and improving the workplace. All Brunswick manufacturing, engineering and distribution ...