The purposeof the agreement is to offer a seamless integration of the two brands’products, providing yacht owners with maneuveringsystems that are technologically advanced, convenient to use and efficient.

The result of their first joint projectsare linked to the prestigious Benetti name, with the two companies achieving perfect synergy between their respective products on the ninth Mediterraneo 116 andthe second Oasis 40M models. The Benetti research and developmentoffice worked alongside CMC Marine and Dockmate’sengineers, simulating integration tests in alaboratory with a demo of the yachts used to determine the interaction between the Tuscany-based CMC marine’sthrusters and the low-speedmaneuveringcontrol systems developed by Dockmate. As a result of this synergy, the owners of the two Benetti yachts will be able to use their Dockmate TWIST wireless remote controlto manage all onboard maneuveringsystems.

A unique selling point of Dockmate systems, is their ability to proportionally control the thrusterson any model equipped with CMC Marine’s CMC-CANopen system and control panels. As a result, numerous yachts all over the world will soon be fitted with control systems developed by the two brands.

“Thisnew partnership is founded on Dockmate and CMC Marine’sshared corporate vision and ourteam’s similar approach to product development,” said DirkIllegems, president, Dockmate. “We are confident that our capable engineering and installationstaff, along with flawless product integration and thorough testing, working in concert with experienced yacht builders,will provide owners the pinnacle of peace of mind, comfort and convenience.”

For more information on CMC Marine’s CMC-CAN open system, please visit www.cmcmarine.com