Marine Press Releases
Garmin® Announces echo™ Series Fishfinders
November 26, 2010
Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the echo series – a new line of standalone fishfinders that raise the standard in sonar performance and ease of use. From economical 8-level grayscale units to a full array of super-bright colour models, these new Garmin systems sport an updated look, and with Garmin HD-ID™ target tracking technology, they deliver the separation and definition fisherman need and expect.
Garmin® Selected as a Preferred Supplier of Choice by the American Boatbuilders Association
September 30, 2010
Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that the American Boatbuilders Association (ABA) has selected Garmin as a Preferred Supplier of Choice for its chartplotter, radar, autopilot, sonar, VHF radio and other related marine navigation device and product offerings. The
Garmin® Widens its Horizons, Introduces 7-inch Stand-Alone Touchscreen Chartplotter with Radar Capability and Built-in Sonar
January 13, 2010
Garmin Australasia Pty. Ltd. the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the GPSMAP® 700 – the first touchscreen controlled stand-alone marine chartplotters with radar capability and built-in sonar at an affordable price that’s easy to justify for any boat or budget. The GPSMAP 700 was announced in conjunction with the Tullet Prebon London International Boat Show, January 8-17, 2010, and will then be on show at other boat shows including the Auckland International Boat Show in March.
Garmin Unveils Next Generation Network MFD Chartplotters with G Motion™ Technology for Instant, Virtually Seamless Chart Redraw
November 17, 2009
Garmin announced its next generation in large-format multi-function displays – the GPSMAP® 6000 and GPSMAP 7000 series with Garmin G Motion technology that represents a graphic breakthrough in speed, smoothness and clarity. Delivering ultra-smooth map panning and zooming with virtually seamless graphical updating in all dimensions, these new chartplotters also feature an unmatched low-level backlight display that dims to 0.5 nits, and a backlit keypad for use in low-light conditions, without compromising vision.
Garmin Introduces New Chartplotters featuring a High Sensitivity GPS and Faster Processors to Affordable Marine Navigation
July 29, 2009
Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation, today launched four enhanced products to its marine GPS portfolio with the introduction of the GPSMAP® 400 and GPSMAP® 500 series of chartplotters, that come preloaded with BlueChart g2 mapping for Australia and New Zealand.
Product Safety Recall - Garmin BlueChart g2 and g2 Vision v2009
June 10, 2009
CAYMAN ISLANDS/10th June, 2009/Business Wire – Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that the company is conducting a voluntary product safety recall of the 2009 version of its marine cartography data card known as BlueChart® g2. The affected data cards have been sold between April 8, 2009 and June 3, 2009.
Find Your Way on Land and Sea with the GPSMAP 620
May 23, 2009
Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, provides a GPS device for the most amphibian of creatures - an ultra portable and rugged touchscreen navigator which accepts not only marine charts but can also utilise street and topographic maps. The GPSMAP 620 comes with a worldwide basemap and accepts optional comprehensive street maps, topographic maps and BlueChart®g2™ charts, costs $1200 and is available now.
Garmin Introduces New Line of VHF Marine Radios
May 23, 2009
Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, completes its full suite of marine products with the VHF 100i and 200i radios. The radios are designed with ultimate ease of use in mind featuring dedicated buttons, the largest screen available in its class and position tracking. The VHF100i and 200i can be utilised for both OEM and aftermarket applications.
Garmin Introduces the GWS™ 10: Garmin Wind Sensor
February, 2009
Garmin Australasia Pty Ltd has announced the GWS 10 wind sensor, a NMEA 2000 compliant marine instrument that provides essential wind speed and direction data.
Garmin Introduces Fuel Sensor, High Sensitivity Marine GPS Sensor
September, 2008
Garmin Australasia has announced the GFS 10, a fuel sensor which provides fuel flow rate data to Garmin multi-function displays (MFDs) or the new GMI 10, via NMEA 2000 or Garmin’s proprietary CANet™.
New Touchscreen Chartplotters from Garmin
September, 2008
Garmin Australasia has announced the GPSMAP 5000 series of multifunction displays (MFDs) with “virtual” touchscreen buttons. The innovative design means the chartplotters are easier to use than ever, with an intuitive menu system and large display.