Exciting news for boating enthusiasts: Barantech is about to revolutionize the way you interact with your vessel. With the upcoming launch of the Connected Boat system, Barantech is bringing the world of smart boating to your fingertips. Barantech is a leading Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions company specializing in piezo technology. Known for their expertise in...
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Why Boaters Should Use A Citizens Band (CB) Radio
Citizens band (CB) radio is one of the versatile radio communication devices that can work in various conditions. It’s believed to be used during World War II as a means of communication between and among troops through the genius of Al Gross. After the war, it was commercialized and used for personal and commercial communication...
Drone On the Water: The Appeal of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles On Boats
Drones on boats are becoming a popular way to capture amazing over-water photos, video and even assist as high-tech fish finders With each passing year, unmanned aerial vehicles — more commonly known as drones — are becoming more commonplace in our lives. These flying bots can help engineers and architects with construction tasks or shoot...
Training the Next Generation of Marine Technicians for the Boating Industry
Warner University’s partnership with the Institute of Marine Technology brings training program to prepare individuals for entry-level technician jobs in boating [Podcast] Anchors Aweigh is a podcast for all boaters, from aspiring to experienced. Featuring in-depth conversations with boating experts and industry leaders, and packed full of tips, tricks, gear, and industry info, boaters of all...
Fully Autonomous Cargo Ships May be Closer Than We Think
Could we soon see autonomous cargo ships, or “captain-less” ships, on our waterways? Here are the pros and cons of this technology on ships Autonomous car developments have been at the forefront of vehicular technology recently. Debates about safety have certainly been a driving force of these conversations. And now, a new autonomous technology is...
Improving Wi-Fi and Internet Access Options on Boats at Marinas
Boaters can improve their boat Internet access docked at marinas or underway using wireless antennas, hot spots or satellite Internet options that boost Wi-Fi signals & connectivity on boats These days many full service marinas are now offering free Wi-Fi access to slip holders and transient boaters. Internet access has become a welcomed amenity for...
Marine GPS iPhone Apps vs. Handhelds
Are new iPhone and iPad boating applications for marine GPS navigation a good alternative to handhelds? These days everything has an app. And we are starting to see the boating industry “catch up” with applications specifically for boating. There has been a lot of news in the marine industry lately about iPhone apps for boating...