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- GNSS disruptions such as jamming and spoofing distort position data, affecting the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, the Gulf region, East Asia and rescue systems.
- AIS-MOB, EPIRBs and PLBs may transmit incorrect coordinates if the GNSS has been tampered with; 406 MHz beacons allow for additional, GNSS-independent positioning.
- Traditional navigation methods (chart, compass, radar) are recommended, as well as a combination of AIS-MOB and 406 MHz PLB plus an EPIRB with a 121.5 MHz direction-finding transmitter.

GPS disruptions: UK warns of risks to maritime rescue operations

- The Marq Diver Gen 3 is a digital diving watch made from titanium, ceramic and sapphire crystal, featuring an AMOLED display and a water resistance rating of up to 40 metres.
- It displays engine data from the Garmin chartplotter, can control a compatible autopilot and offers regatta functions.
- Integrated inReach technology enables messaging and SOS alerts (subscription required); price: 3,150 euros, collection from 2,550 euros, available from November.

Electronics: The Garmin Marq smartwatch displays on-board data in a watch-style display

- Nordic Marine Expo will take place in Helsinki from 18 to 21 February 2027; the first day is exclusively for trade visitors, after which it will run alongside Vene Båt.
- Topics include marine engineering, navigation, propulsion, rescue, safety, as well as regulations, environmental requirements, emissions and maritime emergency preparedness.
- Opening hours: Thu 9 am–5 pm (trade visitors only), Fri 11 am–5 pm, Sat/Sun 10 am–6 pm; on the last three days, access is also open to visitors to the boat show.

Nordic Marine Expo: A new trade fair in Helsinki

- The 66th Genoa Boat Show 2026 attracted 138,273 visitors (+11.3 per cent), over 1,000 boats, 45 countries, 4,600 test sailings and 215 new product launches.  
- Strong international presence with delegations from 35 countries, 580 B2B meetings and 90 forums on market trends, regulation, AI, propulsion systems and sustainability.  
- In 2025, the Italian boatbuilding industry will export 90 per cent of its production, with an export value of 4.4 billion euros and a 21.3 per cent share of the global market, demonstrating particular strength in superyachts and components.

Genoa Boat Show: 11 per cent more visitors

- Wesgarde is launching Sure-Seal connectors, which protect critical connections from water, dirt, vibrations and corrosive media.
- Three variants: Mini (up to 8 A, 2–4 circuits), Standard (up to 15 A, 1–10 circuits), Power (up to 85 A per contact).
- IP67 protection, operational from −40 to +105 °C, resistant to brake fluid, fuels, antifreeze, lubricating oils, UV and ozone.

Technology: Waterproof Sure-Seal connector for on-board use

- Navlight is a removable white LED all-round light with no exposed contacts, but requires a permanently fitted 12-volt power supply.  
- It is particularly suitable for small, slow dinghies; as the sole navigation light, its use is legally permitted only in very limited circumstances.  
- Mast lengths 600/1200 mm, Perko LED with a range of two nautical miles, mounting hole 48 mm; approval and correct installation must be checked before purchase.

Position light: Scanstruts rotating beacon for small motorboats

Technology

- The Ulysse Shore is a sailing boot with a high-cut gaiter to protect against splash water and rubber treads for grip on wet surfaces.  
- The upper is made from 85 per cent recycled polyester; this figure does not indicate the proportion of recycled material in the boot as a whole.  
- The decision to purchase depends on the fit and how the top of the boot interacts with the wearer’s own rain trousers; the product specifications do not allow for an assessment of its suitability for use on board.

Boots: Rouchette Ulysse Shore for wet days on board

- Electric fan heaters heat up quickly, are inexpensive and portable, but they are noisy, energy-intensive and unsuitable for continuous use on board.  
- Oil-filled radiators and heat wave heaters operate silently, safely and are comparatively economical, but always require shore power.  
- Portable gas and paraffin heaters, as well as paraffin lamps, can only be used to a limited extent and must never be left unattended due to exhaust fumes, open flames and oxygen consumption.

Heating systems: Alternative heat sources for boats

- Antifreeze for boat engines must be selected according to the manufacturer’s specifications, mixed correctly (30–60 per cent glycol), replaced regularly and disposed of properly.  
- Seawater and cooling circuits, the on-board toilet, the waste water tank and the drinking water system must be fully winterised using a suitable, material-compatible antifreeze rather than alcohol.  
- Incorrect products or mixtures (e.g. silicate in the toilet, mixed coolants, pure glycol) cause corrosion, clumping, overheating, damage to seals and costly engine damage.

Antifreeze in a boat: what matters

Life on board

- In laboratory tests, the LED lifejacket light produced a higher luminous intensity than the incandescent bulb and was visible from a greater distance on land.
- However, in three out of four sea trials, the incandescent light was spotted earlier and from a greater distance than the LED light.
- The reasons for this are unclear; it is thought that spray, foam and waves may have played a part, and further investigations into light sources and conditions are planned.

Life jacket lights: At sea, there’s more to it than just brightness

- Fell Marine’s wireless MOB+ system automatically stops the engine or triggers an alarm if someone falls overboard.
- The skipper and up to three other people or dogs wear xFOBs, which trigger an emergency stop or alarm function depending on how they are programmed.
- Installation requires specialist electrical knowledge; the basic package costs €249.95, with additional xFOBs and accessories charged separately.

Safety: What can an electronic man-overboard system do?

- Garmin GPSMAP chartplotters have supported Iris Innovations’ Photon 4K night vision cameras since the Marine Software Update Q4 2026.
- The cameras deliver 4K colour images in the visible light spectrum in very low-light conditions, including the detection of beacons, harbour facilities and floating objects.
- Compatible GPSMAP models receive IP streams, control the camera via the MFD, utilise PoE (in some cases with an isolating coupler) and offer optional 4K output via IP2HDMI.

Update: Garmin integrates Iris Photon 4K night-vision cameras

Safety on board

- Firemill is a compact CO₂ quick-response extinguisher for small, incipient fires, ideal as an additional galley extinguisher on motorboats.  
- Advantages: residue-free extinguishing agent, easy to use; disadvantages: extinguishing time of only around eight seconds, does not meet EN 3 fire-rating standards.  
- It is not a substitute for a standard fire extinguisher, is not suitable for engine rooms or confined spaces, and CO₂ poses a risk of suffocation below deck.

Safety: Firemill as a CO₂ quick-action extinguisher for the galley

- Galvanic Voice aggregates NMEA-2000 data and issues alarms via voice output and a 360-degree LED ring with directional indication.  
- Four-stage alarm logic in accordance with IMO/IEC, acknowledgement via gesture; Integration of AIS, depth, engine, battery and anchor data.  
- Galvanic Pulse wristbands enable man-overboard alarms and watch organisation; the system costs approx. €1,130 and will be available from Q4 2026.

Safety: Galvanic Voice, voice output for NMEA2000 alarms

- A suitable, sturdy trailer with sufficient load capacity is essential for safety, handling and the reliable launching of fishing boats.  
- Features such as side guides, centring aids, suitable rollers or bunks, as well as footrests and ladders, make launching easier in day-to-day use.  
- Maintenance after launching, for example via flushing points for brakes and axles, is particularly important following contact with sand, silt, brackish or salt water.

Technology: Why the right boat trailer is so important for anglers

- Jährliche Sicherheits- und Funktionsprüfung von Bootsanhängern vor Saisonstart ist essenziell, um Defekte und Mängel zu vermeiden.
- Reifen sollten nicht älter als sechs Jahre sein; regelmäßige Kontrolle auf Risse und korrekten Reifendruck ist notwendig.
- Wichtige Prüfungen umfassen Radlager, Beleuchtung, Abreißseil, Schweißnähte und korrosionsgefährdete Teile.

Checklist: How to check whether your boat trailer is working properly

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The best equipment for your motorboat | BOOTE

GPS disruptions
UK warns of risks to maritime rescue operations

Electronics
The Garmin Marq smartwatch displays on-board data in a watch-style display

Nordic Marine Expo
A new trade fair in Helsinki

Genoa Boat Show
11 per cent more visitors

Technology
Waterproof Sure-Seal connector for on-board use

Position light
Scanstruts rotating beacon for small motorboats

Boots
Rouchette Ulysse Shore for wet days on board

Heating systems
Alternative heat sources for boats

Antifreeze in a boat
What matters

Life jacket lights
At sea, there’s more to it than just brightness

Safety
What can an electronic man-overboard system do?

Update
Garmin integrates Iris Photon 4K night-vision cameras

Safety
Firemill as a CO₂ quick-action extinguisher for the galley

Safety
Galvanic Voice, voice output for NMEA2000 alarms

Trailer

Technology
Why the right boat trailer is so important for anglers

Checklist
How to check whether your boat trailer is working properly

Accident
Motorboat strands on centre crash barrier

The best equipment for your motorboat | BOOTE

GPS disruptionsUK warns of risks to maritime rescue operations

ElectronicsThe Garmin Marq smartwatch displays on-board data in a watch-style display

Nordic Marine ExpoA new trade fair in Helsinki

Genoa Boat Show11 per cent more visitors

TechnologyWaterproof Sure-Seal connector for on-board use

Position lightScanstruts rotating beacon for small motorboats

BootsRouchette Ulysse Shore for wet days on board

Heating systemsAlternative heat sources for boats

Antifreeze in a boatWhat matters

Life jacket lightsAt sea, there’s more to it than just brightness

SafetyWhat can an electronic man-overboard system do?

UpdateGarmin integrates Iris Photon 4K night-vision cameras

SafetyFiremill as a CO₂ quick-action extinguisher for the galley

SafetyGalvanic Voice, voice output for NMEA2000 alarms

Trailer

TechnologyWhy the right boat trailer is so important for anglers

ChecklistHow to check whether your boat trailer is working properly

AccidentMotorboat strands on centre crash barrier

GPS disruptions
UK warns of risks to maritime rescue operations

Electronics
The Garmin Marq smartwatch displays on-board data in a watch-style display

Nordic Marine Expo
A new trade fair in Helsinki

Genoa Boat Show
11 per cent more visitors

Technology
Waterproof Sure-Seal connector for on-board use

Position light
Scanstruts rotating beacon for small motorboats

Boots
Rouchette Ulysse Shore for wet days on board

Heating systems
Alternative heat sources for boats

Antifreeze in a boat
What matters

Life jacket lights
At sea, there’s more to it than just brightness

Safety
What can an electronic man-overboard system do?

Update
Garmin integrates Iris Photon 4K night-vision cameras

Safety
Firemill as a CO₂ quick-action extinguisher for the galley

Safety
Galvanic Voice, voice output for NMEA2000 alarms

Technology
Why the right boat trailer is so important for anglers

Checklist
How to check whether your boat trailer is working properly

Accident
Motorboat strands on centre crash barrier