FLIR, pioneer in high-performance marine thermal-imaging systems, is pleased to announce that the Ocean Scout Pro handheld thermal imaging camera, has been awarded top honors in the “Personal Equipment” category at the 2025 DAME Design Awards.  The DAME Design Awards, held annually at Metstrade in Amsterdam, celebrate excellence in marine equipment design, innovation, and functionality. Winning in the category highlights the Ocean Scout Pro’s contribution to enhancin...

Iris Innovations, a world pioneer in specialized marine camera technology, has announced the launch of Photon, a compact ultra-low-light 4K night vision camera designed to make safe nighttime navigation accessible to every boater. Whether cruising after dusk, fishing before sunrise or patrolling remote coastlines, Photon delivers exceptional clarity and full-color imagery in near-total darkness – all without the need for infrared or thermal imaging. New benchmark for performance Unlike...

ACR Electronics, the pioneering provider of safety and survival equipment, is launching its latest innovation in maritime safety technology – the Pathfinder AIS SART (Search and Rescue Transmitter). Debuting at METSTRADE, the new AIS SART builds upon the success of its predecessor, the ACR Pathfinder Pro, combining proven reliability with cutting-edge AIS (Automatic Identification System) technology to advance search and rescue efforts at sea. IMO SOLAS regulations The ACR Pathfinder Pr...