News & Media

Subscribe to our newsletter.
Monthly WESMAR product updates, stories, and news delivered right to your inbox!
Company News
Jul 07, 2022
Inov8v Marine Group Announces Formation
ABT-TRAC, WESMAR, and SmartCatch are now Inov8v Marine brands read full story


Events
Nov 08, 2023
EXPO 2023 is coming! See us at Booth #931
See the advantages of our sonar systems have on navigation, commercial fishing and even security. read full story
Nov 29, 2023
International Workboat Show
WESMAR will be presenting its lineup of commercial grade thrusters that are setting the industry standard. See us at Booth# 1853 read full story
Jul 07, 2022
Inov8v Marine Group Announces Formation
ABT-TRAC, WESMAR, and SmartCatch are now Inov8v Marine brands read full story


Hull Mounted Sonar Stories
Mar 29, 2017
HD860 Sonar Popular with Veteran Bering Sea Captain
“This sonar is the moon and the stars compared to what so many are using. Weak targets are detectable...” read full story
Mar 11, 2019
WESMAR Sonar Helps Captain Make His Customers Happy
In the charter industry, it’s all about finding and catching fish on every trip — that includes a 345.1 lb. tuna! read full story
Mar 11, 2019
Sonar tells squid fishermen when it's time for work
Owner of Monterey California fleet uses his WESMAR to fish for squid, sardines, anchovy, and mackerel. read full story
Jul 23, 2014
Top West Coast Whiting Boat Endorses WESMAR Hull Sonar
Veteran captain catches 2500 tons in 17 days making the F/V Muir Milach the top boat for its fishing period. read full story
Aug 16, 2017
WESMAR Sonar Proves Itself for West Coast Shrimper
The 78-foot Pacific Hooker reports amazing success with the new dual stabilized HD860 hull sonar system. read full story
May 29, 2017
Top Albacore Boat Relies on WESMAR 860 Sonar
ST. JUDE follows Albacore tuna from the North Pacific in the summer to the South Pacific in the fall with Wesmar on-board. read full story
Sep 05, 2018
Blast from the Past - 1966 Newspaper Article Surfaces
A story submitted about a story by Dan Small - a third-generation fishermen in New Brunswick, Canada. read full story
Jun 03, 2019
Fishing Hake with the WESMAR HD860 Sonar
The WESMAR equipment plays a leading roll in one of the most important trawl fisheries in Chile read full story


Trawl Sonar Stories
Aug 16, 2017
80,000 Pounds of Rock Fish Fill Net of Kodiak Trawler
Captain Kurt Waters of the F/V Mar del Norte, sent this screen photo showing 80,000 pounds of rock fish... read full story
Aug 29, 2017
"WESMAR helps us catch fish"
The 91-foot Fishing Trawler MARATHON uses WESMAR trawl systems for fishing Alaskan waters for cod, sole, rock fish and pollock... read full story
Oct 06, 2016
WESMAR trawl sonars save time, money and fuel
Trawling for hake near Newport, Oregon, and cod, sole and pollock out of Kodiak, Alaska this crew of two busy all year. read full story


Navigation Sonar Stories
May 29, 2017
Sonar of Choice for Historic Northwest Passage Cruise
The 820-foot long CRYSTAL SERENITY took its historic, 32-day trip through the Northwest Passage... read full story
Jan 24, 2015
WESMAR EV860 Cruise Ship Sonar Working Flawlessly
407-foot cruise ship OCEAN DIAMOND utilizes WESMAR sonar as it travels Baltic and Arctic waters... read full story


Bow & Stern Thrusters Stories
Jun 03, 2019
MOVING THE SUPERYACHTS
It takes skill, finesse, and the right equipment read full story
May 29, 2017
WESMAR Bow Thrusters Keep Their Customers Happy.
YB Normal Sportfishing Charter Boat in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach talks about WESMAR thrusters... read full story
May 29, 2018
WESMAR Stern Thrusters Standard on Rotomite Dredges
WESMAR stern thrusters for positioning and pushing are an important feature of the Crisafulli hydraulic dredges... read full story
May 29, 2016
US Fish & Wildlife Use WESMAR Bow Thrusters
R/V SPENCER F. BAIRD is the only hatchery fish distribution vessel in operation in Wisconsin and Michigan... read full story
May 29, 2015
WESMAR Thrusters Help Keep San Francisco Bay Safe
M/V John A. B. Dillard Jr's special maneuverability comes from two WESMAR dual propeller bow thrusters... read full story
Jun 18, 2020
WESMAR Equipped “FOREVER YOUNG” is Forever Prepared
Jerry Nelson has three WESMAR systems on board, an APU-get home system, roll fin stabilizers and bow & stern thrusters. read full story
Oct 11, 2017
WESMAR Thruster Moves Four Lobster Boats at Once
Atelier F.R. Robichaud, WESMAR's New Brunswick, Canada put Wesmar thrusters to the test... read full story
Jun 11, 2019
WESMAR BOW THRUSTER ON US NAVY SEARCH AND RESCUE VESSEL
Ensures Station-Keeping for Safe Evacuations and Tight Maneuvering during Fire Fighting, Offshore Patrolling and Escorting read full story


Power Units (APUs) Stories
May 29, 2015
WESMAR APU at Sea Trials Turns An Impressive 4.5 Knots
WESMAR’s Auxiliary Propulsion System, uses hydraulic power from the vessel’s generator to drive the propeller shaft... read full story
Jun 18, 2020
WESMAR Equipped “FOREVER YOUNG” is Forever Prepared
Jerry Nelson has three WESMAR systems on board, an APU-get home system, roll fin stabilizers and bow & stern thrusters. read full story


Fin Stabilizer Systems Stories
Feb 10, 2021
WESMAR Stabilizers Significantly Reduce Crew and Guest Fatigue
Probably the most dependable piece of equipment we have added to the boat. read full story
Aug 29, 2017
We hit 15 ft seas, and the WESMAR Stabilizers smoothed the roll to almost nothing
Paul Reyff, Captain of the 94-ft Motoryacht BELLISSIMA talks about his WESMAR stabilizers read full story
Aug 21, 2018
Smooth Stabilizer Sea Trial for 68' Berger
Veteran Marine installer talks about a memorable WESMAR fin stabilizer sea trial. read full story
Aug 28, 2017
Equipped for cruising in all types of waters
OffSchorr travels Alaskan waters and the blue waters of Mexico, in comfort and safety, thanks to her WESMAR products... read full story
Sep 25, 2017
WESMAR Stabilizers Create Loyal Repeat Customers
Captain Scott Nichols talks about the WESMAR stabilizer system on his 70-foot Hatteras Motoryacht... read full story
Jun 18, 2020
WESMAR Equipped “FOREVER YOUNG” is Forever Prepared
Jerry Nelson has three WESMAR systems on board, an APU-get home system, roll fin stabilizers and bow & stern thrusters. read full story
Jan 01, 2010
Fin Stabilizers Help the M/Y Flying Colors Weather The Storm
Read how the owners of this 57 Tollycraft found new love for their WESMAR Stabilizers read full story
Feb 20, 2019
Fin Stabilizer upgrade results in one happy dog
Radio & TV personailty A.J. Hammer and family experience a new level of crusing comfort on their 60' Jefferson Motor Yacht read full story