Mercury introduces Joystick Piloting for Outboards with Bow Thruster for Precision Control of Large Outboard Vessels

Mercury introduces Joystick Piloting for Outboards with Bow Thruster for Precision Control of Large Outboard Vessels

MIAMI (Feb. 16, 2022) —Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today introduced Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO) with Bow Thruster, the industry’s first outboard joystick system with full and seamless integration of a bow thruster. With Mercury outboards now being used on very large boats, this innovative, integrated new system provides the ability to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/16/mercury-introduces-joystick-piloting-for-outboards-with-bow-thruster-for-precision-control-of-large-outboard-vessels/

Brunswick names Drees president of Mercury Marine

Christopher Drees is the new president of Mercury Marine. Brunswick Corp. photo

Brunswick Corp., Mettawa, Ill., has promoted Christopher Drees to president of Mercury Marine. Drees succeeds John Pfeifer, who has chosen to leave Brunswick to pursue opportunities outside the Company. He will report to Brunswick CEO David M. Foulkes. The appointment is effective immediately.

“Assuming the Mercury presidency is a natural progression for Chris,” Foulkes explained. “He has spent more than 20 years with the company, distinguishing himself in a number of varied assignments and...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/brunswick-names-drees-president-mercury-marine/

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