DAME award kudos for Garmin MOB solution

The solution uses wireless detection which allows the captain and crew to move around the vessel ‘with peace of mind’ without the impediment of a MOB solution with a physical tether.

“Winning a DAME Design Award shines a spotlight on the bold design and innovative technology behind the Garmin OnBoard System,” said Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing.

“Instead of a traditional tethered design, Garmin OnBoard uses wireless, non-intrusive tags that will bring the boat to a stop and alert those on board if a captain MOB event is detected. We’re honoured to receive this recognition which further underscores our commitment to making boating not only safer, but more enjoyable for everyone on the water.”

MOB innovation

Garmin OnBoard tags can be worn on a wrist band, carabiner, or key ring float and designated as either captain or passenger.

If an MOB is detected, the system will save a waypoint on the chartplotter and audible alarms will sound. Should the captain fall overboard, the system will also automatically trigger engine cutoff.

Captains can also disable the engine via a button-press on the tag if needed. With up to 8 MOB tags, mariners can tag what matters most – adults, children, pets and objects – all at the same time.

Featuring a cohesive design, Garmin OnBoard is compatible with any boat that has an engine cutoff switch and a compatible Garmin ECHOMAP or GPSMAP chartplotter. 

The winners of the DAME Design Awards were announced at Metstrade held from 18 to 20 November in Amsterdam.

It’s an award which caps off a prolific 2025 for Garmin Marine and follows other industry recognitions from the National Marine Electronics Associate (NMEA), Soundings Trade Only and the Sea Tow Foundation.