FCMS proudly deploys Carmanah M850 solar lanterns in Tampa Bay!

Surrounded by the beautiful waters of Tampa and one of the fastest-growing ports in the United States, FCMS has found many opportunities to deploy products from world-class manufacturers, such as the Carmanah M850 self-contained solar lantern with remote monitoring and the Sealite SL-B1750 buoy. 

Watch this video to learn more and see it in action! 

For any query, speak to our experts!

Distribution Agreement with premier coatings manufacturer, Jotun

First Choice announces their Distribution Agreement with Jotun, a premier coatings manufacturer located in the US. A long-term relationship led to a two-year strategy discussion of how best to service our clients through the synergy of a relationship. First Choice’s technical, industry knowledge and distribution capability, along with Jotun’s international reputation was brought together in an Agreement that was inked at the end of 2017. First Choice now holds an even larger inventory, higher tech equipment, in-house technical support and technical support from Jotun, which all allows for a Total Solution for all of your coatings needs throughout diverse markets. 

For more information, Read the Blog “DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH PREMIER COATINGS MANUFACTURER, JOTUN”

FCMS | A Memorable trip to Honduras | Flomax Pumps

John Kincaid here, at First Choice Marine Supply and I had the unique pleasure of taking a trip to Honduras to secure a better understanding of how our products are used and implemented in that region. My trip lasted 12 days, during which I visited two of the three Bay Islands. I spent most of my time on the island of Roatan and 3 days on the key of Bonnaca off the island of Guanaja.

I look forward to learning even more on my trip next year, and we hope to continue to discover ways we can create innovative marine products to make each fishing season better than the last! Until next year, nos vemos!

To Know more, Read the Blog “FCMS: A MEMORABLE TRIP TO HONDURAS”

Deepening Relationships in the Caribbean | Helly Hanson | Mooring lines

First Choice announces its deepened relationship and market expansion into Trinidad, Tobago and beyond. A long-term relationship with Twin Island Shipping Agency, a regional Supplier and Clearing Agent located in Trinidad, was further solidified as of the first quarter of 2018. Jointly, the two companies will be sharing all resources to even better serve our clients and expand our reach even deeper into the Caribbean.

For more information, Read the Blog “DEEPENING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE CARIBBEAN”

First choice expands into nicaragua| Provisions at Tampa

First Choice announces a relationship, originally forged from the Aids to Navigation industry, now into diverse markets in Nicaragua through a Memorandum of Understanding with Indegsna. Their deep roots into, and knowledge of, markets within Nicaragua and beyond, along with over 30 years of First Choice servicing diverse markets throughout Latin America, combined at the beginning of 2018 to create a Partnership that enables us to be a Total Solution Provider in the industries and markets we serve.

To know more, Read the Blog “FIRST CHOICE EXPANDS INTO NICARAGUA”

Workboat Event Recap | Port of Tampa

Our own Gary Guy and Tammy Castillo attended the infamous International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans. The First Choice Marine Supply team has been attending this event for years and it’s always a great time!

With thousands of exhibitors and attendees from across the globe, it is an amazing way to create new opportunities while networking with the top professionals in the marine industry. Being on site allows us to stay up to date with all the latest news and innovative products hitting the market.

For more information, Read the Blog “Workboat Event Recap”.

EVERFRESH | A SOLUTION FOR BLACK SPOT PREVENTION

If you are looking for a safe, effective, alternative to sodium bisulfite Everfresh is the answer. Everfresh is a sulfite free processing aid that helps your freshly caught shrimp maintain it aesthetically pleasing look by blocking black spots from forming. In an easy to use premeasured pouch, Everfresh quickly dissolves into solution in seawater, brackish, fresh or potable water. A single 200 gram pouch will treat 550 to 600 pounds of shrimp. Everfresh will not wash off, so once treated there is no need to retreat as needed by sulfites.

To know more, Read the Blog "EVERFRESH: AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION FOR BLACK SPOT PREVENTION (MELANOSIS) ON SHRIMP".