DOCKMATE HQ, Belgium – DOCKMATE®, developer of intuitive control solutions for motorized vessels, proudly announces that DOCKMATE PRO™ has been honored with the prestigious Miami Innovation Award in the Propulsion, Equipment & Parts category. The award recognizes breakthrough technology and engineering excellence within the global marine industry.
DOCKMATE PRO™ was selected by the jury for redefining wireless docking control through a unique combination of ergonomic design, proportional input technology, and advanced safety integration.
An ergonomic remote with variable input lever action, haptic feedback, an integrated display, and advanced safety features for unmatched docking precision, DOCKMATE PRO™ is the first remote to unite a classic control layout with fully proportional inputs. The system introduces variable input lever action using dual redundant sensing technology — combining hall-effect and capacitive sensors — ensuring precise, reliable, and failsafe operation under all conditions.
Designed as a true flagship product, DOCKMATE PRO™ bridges tradition with cutting-edge wireless innovation. Haptic feedback provides intuitive physical confirmation of commands, while the integrated display delivers real-time system feedback directly to the operator. Advanced safety systems, over-the-air (OTA) software updates, and integrated liquid detection technology further enhance reliability and long-term performance.
The Propulsion, Equipment & Parts category celebrates innovations that improve vessel control, reliability, and operational safety. DOCKMATE PRO™ stood out for uniting advanced propulsion integration with intuitive proportional control, giving captains unprecedented precision during docking and low-speed maneuvering.
“Winning the Miami Innovation Award in the Propulsion equipment & Parts category is an incredible recognition of our engineering vision,” said Dirk Illegems owner of DOCKMATE. “With DOCKMATE PRO™, we set out to elevate wireless docking to a new level — combining intuitive ergonomics, redundant safety architecture, and proportional control in one powerful system. This award confirms that PRO truly represents the future of wireless vessel control.”
DOCKMATE PRO™ will soon be available worldwide through the DOCKMATE global dealer network. More information can be found at www.dockmate.eu.
