Mercury Marine today announced full compatibility of all Mercury SmartCraft‑capable engines with the new 1st Mate Safety and Security System. This technology comprises an intelligent hub, a set of wearable products and a mobile‑device app that integrate with a boat’s propulsion systems to provide potentially lifesaving safety features and to help secure property. Its three main features are: 1) a boater‑overboard monitoring and alert system, 2) distress‑messaging capability, and 3) deterrence against theft of the boat and/or its engine(s). The 1st Mate mobile app is…