There is nothing quite like the massive annual Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam. Gear and equipment manufacturers from all over the world gather for three days every November to showcase their latest and greatest and network with the rest of the marine industry.The DAME awards announcement is a highlight of the show. The prestigious award focuses on “the art and science of design in all aspects, from styling, functionality and innovation, through to ease of implementation, practicality of use – and even packaging. It is judged by a panel of top naval architects, boat, interior and industrial designers, plus user experts.”
This year the product that took the top prize is the U SAFE—a rescue buoy that’s not like any we’ve seen before. It’s described as “an auto propelled, remote-controlled watercraft designed to be a fast and precise ‘aquatic robot’ that can reach a person in need quickly and precisely.”
Other category winners include:
Category: Marine electronics & marine related software
“Cast off confidently with the GPSMAP 86i handheld. Whether you’re out fishing, sailing or cruising, you’ll gain peace of mind that comes from having a backup navigator with satellite communication and interactive SOS. It has a sunlight-readable 3” color display. Plus, wireless connectivity makes it a virtual extension of your onboard marine system, providing added awareness and convenience.”
Category: Deck equipment, sails and rigging
“The Karver winch handle is a beautiful object and a high performance winch handle. We are proud to introduce the lightest carbon winch handle of the market including a low friction bearing (stainless steel / ceramic) and a clever system to secure the handle inside the winch.”
Category: Deck equipment, sails and rigging"
The Karver Compact Winch is a new & unique 2 manual-speed winch for sailboats from 6 to 12 meters. It’s dedicated to all cruisers and racers. It has the same dimensions as a standard size 20 winch. The first speed is super fast (twice as fast as a size 46) The second speed is super powerful and easy to use (same power as a size 46)."
Mustang Survival Callan Salopettes
Category: Clothing and crew accessories
“The lightest weight salopette on the market. Maximum waterproofness, and breathability coupled with high stretch for inshore activities that demand high output.”
Category: Clothing and crew accessories
“Offers the most protection for it’s weight. High waterproofness and breathability coupled with maximum stretch for high output activities on the water.”
