Training- Manufacturer & Technologies
Manufacturer Training
The following Manufacturers will be conducting training sessions for attendees. This is your one event to attend to get all your manufacturer trainings! Pre registration is not required for these sessions.
Actisense, Airmar, B&G, Flir, Furuno, Garmin, GOST, Intellian, IRIS, KVH, Lowrance, Maretron, Mastervolt, Nobeltec, Raymarine, Seatronx, Simrad , Si-Tex, Wave WiFi.
The following Manufacturers will be conducting training sessions for attendees. This is your one event to attend to get all your manufacturer trainings! Pre registration is not required for these sessions.
Actisense, Airmar, B&G, Flir, Furuno, Garmin, GOST, Intellian, IRIS, KVH, Lowrance, Maretron, Mastervolt, Nobeltec, Raymarine, Seatronx, Simrad , Si-Tex, Wave WiFi.
Technology Sessions
The following technology sessions are offered in conjunction with the manufacturer sessions above.
Pre registration is not required for these sessions.
Satellite Technology Advancements Including Starlink
Presenter: Blad Stavropoulos, Intellian
With the emergence of Starlink into the marine market, existing technologies are ever changing to adapt. This session overviews the many satellites up in orbit around Earth and the functions they serve for maritime space as well as how manufacturers use specific satellites for communications. Learn how knowing the function and location of satellites can help in your day-to-day installations and troubleshooting of marine electronic equipment that rely on satellites to function properly. Blad Stavropoulos
Hands-On Connectors
Presenter: John Barry- NMEA CMET, Technical Marine
This hands-on installer session will allow you to master the art of properly fitting widely used field installable connectors from expert installers. Learn the best practices to professionally install field attachable connectors including PL259, RJ45, NMEA 2000, and F Connectors onto their respective cables. Attendees can witness expert installers attach these various connectors onto their specific cables and will also get to install these cables on their own as guided by the instructor.
Specialty Diagnostic Tools
Presenter: Kevin Boughton- NMEA CMET, Midcoast Marine Electronics
This technical session will focus on diagnostic and testing tools that have been identified by expert installers and technicians to specifically troubleshoot and test certain pieces of marine electronic equipment. This hands-on session invites audience participation as instructors demonstrate and give an overview of how certain tools can help you quickly and effectively finish an installation or troubleshoot a problematic piece of equipment or cable. Inspection cameras, cable testers, Multi Meters, NMEA 2000 diagnostic software, VHF testers and label printers are some of the specialty products demonstrated.
DC Electrical Overview
Presenter: John Barry- NMEA CMET, Technical Marine
This session will provide a basic understanding of the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) basic electrical practices that a marine electronics installer must know before connecting DC power to any piece of marine electronic equipment. Topics covered include Ohms law, DC Wiring, Grounds, Batteries & Chargers.
Marine Cybersecurity
Presenter: Dr Chris Quigley- Warwick Control Systems
Marine cyber-attacks can happen! Dr Chris Quigley from Warwick Control Systems will overview the vulnerabilities of on board networks and electronics, and ways to protect your customers boat from cyber threats.
Autopilot Installation & Troubleshooting
Presenter: Kevin Boughton- NMEA CMET, Midcoast Marine Electronics
Autopilot systems contain many separate components that differ with boat size and hull type. In this session learn the tips and tricks from expert installer and technician Kevin Boughton, (Midcoast Marine Electronics) that can get a complex autopilot system dialed in for your customers.
Antenna Theory
Presenter: Hugh Lupo-New England Marine Electronics
Hugh Lupo, RF expert, HAM Radio man, and Electronics Technician from New England Marine Electronics will get technical on how antennas work. Theory, placement, radiation patterns, frequencies will all be detailed in this session.
Business Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion with industry experts
This is a moderated and open discussion for small to mid-size business owners in the marine electronics industry. Learn how certain small to mid-sized companies run their operations in an open forum format for business owners to discuss challenges and share solutions. The goal is for the audience to take home ideas for improving their businesses in a wide range of areas. Bring your questions, suggestions, and best practices.
Are You Properly Insured?
Presenter: Alycia McGlone- ANM Maritime Insurance
Insurance can be complicated, especially marine insurance! Your NMEA wants to make sure all Marine Electronics Dealers, Installers and Technicians are well informed and protecting themselves and their investments. Alycia McGlone, insurance expert will overview Insurance coverage options from Ship Repairer Legal Liability, Marine General Liability, Traveling Workman, vehicles, tools, inventory, property, and proper coverage within shipyards where your customer’s vessels are being worked on.
OneNet Advancements
Presenter: Mark Oslund, NMEA Director of Standards
The OneNet Standard is now released and provides manufacturers a common network infrastructure for marine devices and/or services on IPv6. All OneNet application protocols, such as PGN Messages, are designed to use a standard IPv6 network protocol stack. NMEA OneNet brings new levels of flexibility using IPv6 and the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Local Area Network. OneNet provides a common network infrastructure for marine devices and can support high-bandwidth applications such as audio/video data transport.
EPIRB Advancements
Presenter: Terry Crocket, McMurdo
Be sure you can inform your customers on the best safety devices to have onboard their vessels. Join EPIRB manufacturer McMurdo as they overview exciting and recent advancements in EIPRB and PLB technology to help keep your customers safer on the water.
Trolling Motors & Batteries
Panel Discussion with industry experts
Trolling Motors and lithium batteries are not just for bass and bay boats anymore! This technology is moving into larger center consoles and vessels over 40 feet. Learn how to incorporate these systems into your customers’ boats by hearing from a panel of experts consisting of motor manufacturers, battery manufacturers, and installers.
CNC Router Machines
Presenter: Mike Reimer International Marine
A retrofit installation on an older vessel usually requires a new dash panel. NMEA member companies are gaining experience with using their own CNC machines to create custom dash panels based on the MFD display layout and customer preference. Learn the ins and outs of getting started doing this at your shop.
Installation Documentation Using Visio
Presenter- John Chadwick, Coastal Marine Systems
Post installation documentation for your customer is often overlooked and can provide valuable tools for your business, your customer, and other electronics companies who may have to service the electronics you installed when the boat is away from your location. Learn how to give your company an edge by preparing as installed professional documentation using Visio, when your installations are complete.
The following technology sessions are offered in conjunction with the manufacturer sessions above.
Pre registration is not required for these sessions.
Satellite Technology Advancements Including Starlink
Presenter: Blad Stavropoulos, Intellian
With the emergence of Starlink into the marine market, existing technologies are ever changing to adapt. This session overviews the many satellites up in orbit around Earth and the functions they serve for maritime space as well as how manufacturers use specific satellites for communications. Learn how knowing the function and location of satellites can help in your day-to-day installations and troubleshooting of marine electronic equipment that rely on satellites to function properly. Blad Stavropoulos
Hands-On Connectors
Presenter: John Barry- NMEA CMET, Technical Marine
This hands-on installer session will allow you to master the art of properly fitting widely used field installable connectors from expert installers. Learn the best practices to professionally install field attachable connectors including PL259, RJ45, NMEA 2000, and F Connectors onto their respective cables. Attendees can witness expert installers attach these various connectors onto their specific cables and will also get to install these cables on their own as guided by the instructor.
Specialty Diagnostic Tools
Presenter: Kevin Boughton- NMEA CMET, Midcoast Marine Electronics
This technical session will focus on diagnostic and testing tools that have been identified by expert installers and technicians to specifically troubleshoot and test certain pieces of marine electronic equipment. This hands-on session invites audience participation as instructors demonstrate and give an overview of how certain tools can help you quickly and effectively finish an installation or troubleshoot a problematic piece of equipment or cable. Inspection cameras, cable testers, Multi Meters, NMEA 2000 diagnostic software, VHF testers and label printers are some of the specialty products demonstrated.
DC Electrical Overview
Presenter: John Barry- NMEA CMET, Technical Marine
This session will provide a basic understanding of the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) basic electrical practices that a marine electronics installer must know before connecting DC power to any piece of marine electronic equipment. Topics covered include Ohms law, DC Wiring, Grounds, Batteries & Chargers.
Marine Cybersecurity
Presenter: Dr Chris Quigley- Warwick Control Systems
Marine cyber-attacks can happen! Dr Chris Quigley from Warwick Control Systems will overview the vulnerabilities of on board networks and electronics, and ways to protect your customers boat from cyber threats.
Autopilot Installation & Troubleshooting
Presenter: Kevin Boughton- NMEA CMET, Midcoast Marine Electronics
Autopilot systems contain many separate components that differ with boat size and hull type. In this session learn the tips and tricks from expert installer and technician Kevin Boughton, (Midcoast Marine Electronics) that can get a complex autopilot system dialed in for your customers.
Antenna Theory
Presenter: Hugh Lupo-New England Marine Electronics
Hugh Lupo, RF expert, HAM Radio man, and Electronics Technician from New England Marine Electronics will get technical on how antennas work. Theory, placement, radiation patterns, frequencies will all be detailed in this session.
Business Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion with industry experts
This is a moderated and open discussion for small to mid-size business owners in the marine electronics industry. Learn how certain small to mid-sized companies run their operations in an open forum format for business owners to discuss challenges and share solutions. The goal is for the audience to take home ideas for improving their businesses in a wide range of areas. Bring your questions, suggestions, and best practices.
Are You Properly Insured?
Presenter: Alycia McGlone- ANM Maritime Insurance
Insurance can be complicated, especially marine insurance! Your NMEA wants to make sure all Marine Electronics Dealers, Installers and Technicians are well informed and protecting themselves and their investments. Alycia McGlone, insurance expert will overview Insurance coverage options from Ship Repairer Legal Liability, Marine General Liability, Traveling Workman, vehicles, tools, inventory, property, and proper coverage within shipyards where your customer’s vessels are being worked on.
OneNet Advancements
Presenter: Mark Oslund, NMEA Director of Standards
The OneNet Standard is now released and provides manufacturers a common network infrastructure for marine devices and/or services on IPv6. All OneNet application protocols, such as PGN Messages, are designed to use a standard IPv6 network protocol stack. NMEA OneNet brings new levels of flexibility using IPv6 and the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Local Area Network. OneNet provides a common network infrastructure for marine devices and can support high-bandwidth applications such as audio/video data transport.
EPIRB Advancements
Presenter: Terry Crocket, McMurdo
Be sure you can inform your customers on the best safety devices to have onboard their vessels. Join EPIRB manufacturer McMurdo as they overview exciting and recent advancements in EIPRB and PLB technology to help keep your customers safer on the water.
Trolling Motors & Batteries
Panel Discussion with industry experts
Trolling Motors and lithium batteries are not just for bass and bay boats anymore! This technology is moving into larger center consoles and vessels over 40 feet. Learn how to incorporate these systems into your customers’ boats by hearing from a panel of experts consisting of motor manufacturers, battery manufacturers, and installers.
CNC Router Machines
Presenter: Mike Reimer International Marine
A retrofit installation on an older vessel usually requires a new dash panel. NMEA member companies are gaining experience with using their own CNC machines to create custom dash panels based on the MFD display layout and customer preference. Learn the ins and outs of getting started doing this at your shop.
Installation Documentation Using Visio
Presenter- John Chadwick, Coastal Marine Systems
Post installation documentation for your customer is often overlooked and can provide valuable tools for your business, your customer, and other electronics companies who may have to service the electronics you installed when the boat is away from your location. Learn how to give your company an edge by preparing as installed professional documentation using Visio, when your installations are complete.
