Furuno proudly received six Product of Excellence awards at the 2024 NMEA Awards, bringing our total number of recognitions since 1971 to approximately 260. Each year, NMEA members vote for the products they feel should win these prestigious awards. Membership in the NMEA is reserved for dealers, distributors, industry experts, and NMEA-approved technicians, and their continued votes of confidence for Furuno products is a testament to their reputation for excellence and reliability among marine professionals and boaters worldwide.
Furuno's unrivaled DFF-3D Multibeam Sonar continues its reign in the Fish Finder category, securing its seventh consecutive Product of Excellence award. The DFF-3D delivers unparalleled fish-finding capabilities, offering a 3D, 120-degree view of fish and underwater structures from port to starboard. With its PBG (Personal Bathymetric Generator), users can create detailed bathymetric charts on the go. Features like Follow-it, which allows anglers to generate constant-depth routes along the ridges mapped by the DFF-3D and send them to the Autopilot, are continuously integrated into NavNet TZtouch3 and TZtouchXL software, enabling anglers to elevate their fishing techniques in ways unmatched by other fish finders.
For the seventh consecutive year, Furuno’s DRS4D-NXT Solid-State Doppler Radar earned the top spot in the Radar category. This 24" compact radome boasts cutting-edge features like Target Analyzer™, Fast Target Tracking, and RezBoost™ Beam Sharpening, plus Risk Visualizer™ and AI Avoidance Route when connected to new NavNet TZtouchXL MFDs, exemplifying Furuno’s extraordinary commitment to innovation.
The SCX-20 Satellite Compass celebrated its fifth consecutive victory in the NMEA 2000 Sensor category. Its unique four-antenna design ensures accurate heading, pitch, roll, and heave calculations - even when only a single satellite is in view - making it a rugged, dependable choice for marine environments around the globe.
In the Commercial category, Furuno’s FAR-2228-NXT-BB Radar achieved its fourth win, further solidifying its status as a game-changer. This 600-watt Solid-State IMO Radar integrates powerful technologies like Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) and Fast Target Tracking, while its lighter, streamlined antenna and gearbox minimize weight, drag, and maintenance.
Furuno’s CSH-8L MARK-2 Full-Circle Omni Scanning Sonar notched its fourth consecutive win in the Marine Specialty category. A favorite among serious sportfishermen, this mid-frequency sonar provides 360-degree detection of fish and schools, along with detailed seabed visuals in 16 colors. It has earned widespread acclaim in both commercial fishing and competitive sportfishing, proving invaluable to midwater trawlers, purse seiners, and tournament anglers alike.
TZ Professional software from Furuno partner, Nobeltec, claimed its eighth consecutive award in the Marine Software category. Known for its blend of safety and performance features, TZ Professional offers highly customizable features for navigators in many industries from sportfishing to survey and maritime security applications. TZ Professional integrates seamlessly with Furuno’s award-winning sensors, making it a go-to solution for professional mariners worldwide.
For more details on these award-winning Furuno products and their full range of marine electronics, visit your local Furuno dealer or check out https://www.furuno.com/en/.