Simrad Yachting, the world leader in marine electronics for boaters and sport fishermen, celebrates its 75th anniversary
“Our tradition in the field of marine electronics dates back to 1946, when radios used during the war were converted for use on commercial ships; in fact, the name Simrad is derived from the union between Simonsen and radio, – says Mike Fargo, Executive Vice President of Simrad at Navico, its parent company – Since then, over the decades, Simrad innovation and technology have been used in hundreds of thousands of vessels, from small boats to fishing boats sports, even luxury cruises and superyachts. The objective has always been to offer the best to sailors, whether for fun, relaxation, sports, adventure or work ”
Simrad released a list of some of its best-known products that have influenced marine electronics over the years and have been used by millions of people around the world in the shipping industry. These products include the Simrad RS80 VHF radio, B24 broadband radar, NSE multifunction displays, AP50 autopilot, and NSOevo3S.
The Simrad World blog also announced the launch of a list of the 75 best boating destinations where boaters and recreational anglers can find the best; an absolutely inescapable resource for cruise, sport fishing and luxury yacht enthusiasts.