MarineMax, Inc. has announced that it has completed the refinancing of its $1.49 billion aggregate senior secured credit facilities. The new credit facilities (the “Credit Facilities”) consist of the following: $950 million floor plan line of credit (the “Floor Plan”), replacing a … Learn More
Forked Creek Yacht Club in Anne Arundel County is the newest Maryland Clean Marina Partner. After attending a Clean Marina seminar last winter, club board members led the process by creating emergency response plans, installing a spill response kit, and educating members about … Learn More
Naples Bay Resort & Marina in Naples, Florida, has joined Pyramid Global Hospitality’s independent collection, Benchmark Resorts & Hotels. Pyramid will oversee the day-to-day operations of Naples Bay’s 85 guest rooms and suites, as well as its residential-style cottages; a 97-slip full-service … Learn More
Hilton has debuted Hilton Key West Resort & Marina on Stock Island as the newest addition to the Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio in the Florida Keys. Set on 20 waterfront acres, the resort features 175 guest rooms, including 86 suites, each with a … Learn More
Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP) accreditation of three marine service technology programs: Carteret Community College in Morehead City, North Carolina; Fort Myers Technical College in Fort Myers, Florida; and Suncoast Technical College in Sarasota, Florida. Launched in 2022, MTAP strengthens marine service … Learn More
Parks Tacoma is seeking a new operator for Point Defiance Public Marina in Tacoma, Washington. The Parks & Recreation Department has issued a request for proposals (RFP) inviting experienced marina management firms to submit bids by 10:00 a.m. PDT on July 14. … Learn More
Outdoor hospitality specialist Blue Water recently purchased Pier Point Marina in Dewey Beach, Delaware, and Captain Bob’s Marina in Chincoteague, Virginia. Blue Water plans marina upgrades and property enhancements at both sites while still upholding the traditions these properties have developed for more than 60 years. … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club announced the opening of its 450th global location, a significant milestone that reflects rapid, sustained growth and the increasing demand for flexible, accessible boating experiences. Freedom’s location footprint is now more than two and half times what it was … Learn More
The Newport International Boat Show announced that submissions are now being accepted for the 2026 Newport for New Products (NFNP) Awards Program, one of the marine industry’s most respected showcases for innovation and product excellence. Returning for its 20th year, the NFNP … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national non-profit dedicated to reducing boating-related accidents and fatalities, has released the final report from a landmark research initiative exploring how for-profit and non-profit stakeholders in the marine industry can collaborate to better promote boating safety. Titled Bridging the … Learn More
