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New Icom IC-M25 EVO VHF Radio
Icom has released the new IC-M25 EVO, a compact and buoyant marine handheld VHF radio aimed at recreational boaters and watersports users. VHF features The IC-M25 EVO features a textured grip and large buttons for ease of use in Read More...
ICOMIA and EBI launch International Standard Charter Terms and Conditions
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA, and the European Boating Industry, EBI, are delighted to launch a set of International Standard Charter Terms and Conditions in association with YACHT-POOL International. YACHT-POOL, the pioneer of charter insurance, has always Read More...
Shakespeare® Marine partners with radiocommunications organisation, Icom (Australia)
Effective from September 2024, Icom (Australia) will be the latest to be added to the Shakespeare® Marine distributor roster as they welcome an array of products including the most premium antenna, the Galaxy® AIS Antenna (5225-XT) and Galaxy® VHF Antenna Read More...
Icom IP-M60
A Icom VHF radio that connects to the mobile phone network… Due on sale this spring, Icom’s new IP-M60 will be the world’s first VHF/LTE hybrid radio. What this radio gives you is the ability to transmit on any VHF Read More...
ICOM IC-U20SR
Tough and pocket sized, this radio keeps all crew members in the loop. This new compact radio from Icom has a broader remit than just maritime communications. The IC-U20SR is what is termed a PMR446 - a personal mobile UHF Read More...
New Icom Transceiver Unveiled at METS
Icom launched their new IC-M510BB black box modular transceiver at this year’s METS (Marine Equipment Trade Show). The all-new IC-M510BB can be installed out of sight for convenience or where space for electronic equipment is at a premium. Up to Read More...
Icom Win iF Design Award
The advanced Icom IC-M510 fixed VHF/DSC marine radio, which provides essential maritime communication and supports safety on the water, recently won the prestigious iF Design Award, winning in both the ‘Product’ and ‘Telecommunication’ categories. The iF International Forum Design GMmbH, Read More...
Icom Introduce AIS Receive Version of IC-M510 Radio
The latest addition to Icom’s line-up of marine products is the AIS RX version of the IC-M510, a VHF/DSC with a large, easy-to-read, full-colour display, which also offers secondary control using Icom’s smartphone app. The IC-M510 fixed-mount marine transceiver is Read More...
Icom IC-M510
Slim and stylish, this new Icom is typically tough and versatile. Icom have hardly been slow in coming forward when it comes to new products, but their latest fixed VHF radio has really brought them to the fore. Apart from Read More...
Mini Test – Icom IC-M94DE
HMS puts the world’s first marine VHF hand portable radio with integrated AIS receiver, DSC and GPS through its paces and discovers that there is definitely more to this game-changer than meets the eye … Notice the large digitaldisplay Read More...
Icom M94DE
Ideal for solo skippers, the world’s first AIS handheld VHF also features an MOB alert. It seems like yesterday that AIS first graced the screens of the latest high-end chartplotters. Now this technology has moved down the scale with the Read More...
Icom Launch New VHF/DSC Radio with Smartphone Control
Icom’s new IC-M510 is an advanced VHF/DSC marine radio that gives smartphone control of your radio using the RS-M500 app (iOS/Android). Up to three smartphones can act as remote controllers via the radio’s WLAN. It is even possible to have Read More...
Icom IC-M506GE
The IC-M506GE is packed full of features, including a ‘Last Call’ voice-recording function, ‘Active Noise Cancelling’ technology, and Icom’s new intuitive menu-driven user interface and large dot-matrix display, making it really easy to use. With an integrated AIS receiver, the Read More...
Icom-M85E VHF Handheld
Icom-M85E VHF Handheld Designed with an emphasis on commercial use, as well as marine leisure, the IC-M85E is a very compact, high-quality waterproof VHF marine handheld radio. It meets both marine and Private Business Radio (PBR) applications. Robustly constructed, the Read More...
Icom-M330GE
Icom-M330GE The IC-M330GE is the smallest fixed VHF radio on the market. Measuring only 156.5(W) × 66.5(H) × 110.1(D) mm, its face is the same size as a smartphone, making it ideal for a cockpit on RIBs and small sports Read More...
Icom Launch IC-M330GE
The new IC-M330GE from Icom is one of the smallest fixed VHF/DSC radios on the market. The front face matches the size of a modern smartphone, but despite its size, the IC-M330GE has all the hallmarks of Icom’s familiar design, Read More...
Icom Produce Anti-Corrosion Guide
Icom have put together a step-by-step guide on how to help prevent saltwater corrosion on Icom marine VHF handheld radios and on how keep them in top condition, with a view to prolonging their life and cutting down on repair Read More...
Icom Introduce CB2000 AIS Transponder
Icom Introduce CB2000 AIS Transponder Icon have announced the launch of their new CB2000 AIS transponder unit, which transforms the Icom IC-M506EURO and IC-M605EURO to VHF/DSC radios complete with Class B AIS transponders. This transponder radio solution is designed for Read More...
Icom Launch IC-M93D Handheld
Icom unveiled the first sample of their new handheld VHF/DSC at the London Boat Show. Flown in especially from Osaka, Japan, the new product, called the IC-M93D, is only 145mm tall and weighs just 310g. Despite its size, the IC-M93D Read More...
Nowhere to Hide – Radar & AIS
In the first of a new boating tuition series of articles looking at some of the more technological aspects of being a skipper, Paul Glatzel discusses the pros and cons of marine radar and AIS systems. As skippers, we’ve all Read More...
British Marine Secures UK Biofuel Recognition
British Marine has welcomed the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) recognition of biofuels as a key transitional fuel for the leisure marine sector in its latest Carbon Budget 7 (CB7). Published on 26 February 2025, CB7 sets a decarbonisation pathway Read More...
White Shark 240 SC EVO Review
HMS and Ed Hickling form a pincer movement in an attempt to do battle with a 7.75m White Shark off Salcombe Harbour, Devon. Fortunately, no one got bitten and our illustrious pair lived to tell the tale! Read on if Read More...
Record-breaking Metstrade builds solid foundation for future expansion
Metstrade - The 36th edition of the world’s leading trade show for leisure marine equipment, systems and materials closed yesterday after recording its highest ever attendance of leading marine professionals from across the globe. Metstrade 2024 (19-21 November) hosted close Read More...
Making the leap – Crossing the channel – Part 1
In this three-part special feature we not only provide essential guidance on how to successfully cross the English Channel, but we’re delighted to give you at least two jolly good reasons why you should! Read on to find out more Read More...
Back to Basics Part 7: Dealing with Emergencies
Boating Tuition - In the seventh of this series of Back to Basics articles, Paul Glatzel underlines the importance of expecting the unexpected … Staying safe at sea Previously in this series of articles we’ve looked at the skills Read More...
