Since receiving its first Best Fish Finder Award from the NMEA in 1971, FURUNO has won annual awards in various categories every year.

The mission of the NMEA is to contribute to development and popularization of the marine electronics industry. The association also sets standards for electronic interfaces for navigation equipment, communication protocols, and other aspects of marine electronics.

Annually, the NMEA recognizes the new products with the best design, performance and reliability. Since 1971, FURUNO has had the privilege of winning 163 of these NMEA awards, which is more than any two other manufacturers combined. In 2006, a new category was added for Manufacturer of the Year - Support and FURUNO was awarded this prestigious title. The NMEA members are comprised of dealers, distributors, industry experts and NMEA-approved technicians, and they each vote for who they feel should win the awards. Therefore, winning these awards helps to build FURUNO's reputation for excellence and reliability among customer around the world as well as in the United States.

NMEA Awards in 2009

1. Radar: FURUNO NavNet 3D DRS Ultra Hi-Def Radar Series
2. Navigation: FURUNO NavNet 3D MFDl2 Multi-Function Display
3. Fish Finding: FURUNO FCV-585 Digital Fish Finsder
4. Marine Specialty: FURUNO SC-30 Satellite Compass
5. Manufacturer of the Year - Support: FURUNO U.S.A., INC.

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