Garmin OnBoard System wins 2025 DAME Design Award

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Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announced that Garmin OnBoard, its wireless Man Overboard (MOB) and engine cutoff system, won the 2025 DAME Design Award in the Safety & Security Aboard category at Metstrade (Nov 18–20, 2025).

The competition featured 146 product entries from 37 countries; a jury nominated 67 products before selecting winners. Garmin OnBoard uses wireless tags (wrist band, carabiner, key ring float), supports up to 8 MOB tags, saves a waypoint on detection, sounds audible alarms, and can automatically trigger engine cutoff. It is compatible with Garmin ECHOMAP and GPSMAP chartplotters, complies with U.S. engine cutoff link requirements, and is available now at a suggested retail price of $499.99 with additional tags at $149.99.

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Annual awards program recognizes the world's best in marine equipment design

OLATHE, Kan., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's largest¹ and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today announced that Garmin OnBoard^™, its wireless Man Overboard (MOB) and engine cutoff solution for boaters, was selected as the winner of the Safety & Security Aboard category in the 2025 DAME Design Awards. The winners of this prestigious program were announced at Metstrade, the world's largest exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems, held Nov. 18-20 in Amsterdam.

The 2025 DAME Awards competition featured a total of 146 product entries from 37 countries, a record-breaking field of entries for the globally recognized program. A jury of industry and design experts and media representatives selected 67 nominated products before awarding a top product that represented excellence in every facet of product design across eight categories.

"Winning a DAME Design Award shines a spotlight on the bold design and innovative technology behind the Garmin OnBoard System. 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 honored to receive this recognition which further underscores our commitment to making boating not only safer, but more enjoyable for everyone on the water."  
–Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing

For added peace of mind on the water, 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. It also complies with U.S. federal laws requiring the installation and use of an Engine Cutoff Link. The Garmin OnBoard System is available now for a suggested retail price of $499.99, and additional MOB tags are available for $149.99. To learn more, visit garmin.com/marine.

The coveted DAME Design Award 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. For more information, visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminmarine on social, or follow the Garmin blog.

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About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin and GPSMAP are registered trademarks and OnBoard and ECHOMAP are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. 

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This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983), and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Sept. 26, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 001-41118). Copies of such Form 10-K and Form 10-Q are available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/sec/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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FAQ

What did Garmin (GRMN) win at Metstrade on November 20, 2025?

Garmin won the 2025 DAME Design Award in the Safety & Security Aboard category for the Garmin OnBoard system.

How much does the Garmin OnBoard System cost for GRMN shareholders interested in the product?

The Garmin OnBoard System is available now at a suggested retail price of $499.99; additional MOB tags are $149.99 each.

What features of Garmin OnBoard were highlighted in the DAME Award win?

Key features include wireless MOB tags (wrist/carabiner/key ring), automatic engine cutoff, waypoint saving, audible alarms, and support for up to 8 tags.

Which Garmin chartplotters are compatible with the OnBoard System (GRMN)?

Garmin OnBoard is compatible with compatible Garmin ECHOMAP and GPSMAP chartplotters on boats that have an engine cutoff switch.

How competitive was the 2025 DAME Awards field where Garmin (GRMN) won?

The 2025 DAME Awards received 146 product entries from 37 countries, with a jury nominating 67 products before choosing winners.