The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted revised policies for enforcing OSHA’s requirements with respect to coronavirus as economies reopen in states throughout the country. Throughout the course of the pandemic, understanding about the transmission and … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation – a national nonprofit dedicated to the education and awareness of safe boating practices – announced that it has partnered with an additional 87 organizations and agencies to add new or restock existing Life Jacket Loaner Stations for … Learn More
Following the 60th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), held October 30 through November 3, 2019, Thomas J. Murray and Associates Inc. conducted a study on the economic impact of the world’s largest in-water boat show. The Marine Industries Association of … Learn More
With so many boat companies and marine manufacturers supporting those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak, Discover Boating has launched a new Boating Gives Back page, to spread awareness about the industry’s efforts to the millions of boaters across the country. From converting manufacturing … Learn More
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) has launched a new website — Open for Boating— to help Northwest boaters find the latest information about boating and fishing during COVID-19 restrictions. The website includes information about: Washington State Parks openings Washington State Department of … Learn More
With summer approaching and all 50 states lifting boating restrictions following peak COVID-19 lockdowns, millions of Americans will take to the water, and the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) has developed boating and water safety media best practices to arm the industry with tips … Learn More
After the cancellation of its Annual Dinner and Elections due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Marine Trades Association of NJ (MTA/NJ) held a virtual election to select its 2020-2021 officers & directors. Ed McCarthy of McCarthy’s Marine Sales will continue his term … Learn More
US Harbors has opened online voting for the “Best Harbor in the U.S. 2020” at https://www.usharbors.com/best-harbor/. More than 100,000 people, from all over the country, participated in the 2019 Best Harbor contest, with Padanaram, Massachusetts, named the winning harbor. Voting for this … Learn More
With a record-breaking number of attendees, a full lineup of speakers and discussions, and one of the highest levels of grassroots engagement, the virtual 2020 American Boating Congress has been deemed a success by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and its … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) has announced a series of webinars for the remainder of May aimed at helping businesses work through lockdowns and re-openings associated with COVID-19. The webinars all run from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. EDT. On May 19, … Learn More
