The first official Marine Economy Satellite Account statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) show that the marine economy accounted for 1.9 percent, or $397 billion, of current-dollar U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019 (table 11). The new … Learn More
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) announced a new video highlighting the business of boating in Massachusetts and their Stay Local Boat Ma program. Every dollar spent of dockage equates to almost four dollars for the local economy, which is a key … Learn More
Informa Markets, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and the City of Miami Beach held an official contract signing ceremony for the 2022 Miami International Boat Show. The event – which is set to take place February 16 through February 20, 2022 … Learn More
Over 2,500 people voted in this year’s “Best Harbor in the U.S.” contest that ran online from mid-April through May 31. Local communities vied for the top spot up until the final moments of the contest. Out of the 1,400 harbors for … Learn More
Oasis Marinas has been awarded the management contract for Marriott Hutchinson Island Marina in Stuart, Florida. The 77-slip marina is situated on 200-acres by the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, giving boaters access to open waters. The marina includes water, WiFi, cable, … Learn More
ValvTect® recently welcomed 17 new marinas to the Certified ValvTect Marina family. The locations listed below are now fully authorized ValvTect Marine Fuel Marinas and all have met strict quality control specifications for fuel quality and formulation performance in accordance with ValvTect’s … Learn More
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) announced the publication of a Climate Change Policy together with a Letter of Declaration. This paper outlines the background, the threats and risks, the increasing global concern, and proposes a call to action. In … Learn More
Walstrom Marine, a marine business with five locations in northwest Michigan made a $10,000 contribution to the Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation (RBIEF) in honor of their employee Brenda Andrews who lost her battle with COVID-19 earlier this year. With the contribution, … Learn More
Edson opens a new chapter in its 162-year history and welcomes Chip Johns, a marine industry veteran, as the new owner. “The Keene family has been at the helm of Edson for over 60 years, and we are pleased to hand the … Learn More
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) held its annual meeting on May 20, at the Lauderdale Yacht Club. This year’s meeting and awards luncheon marked the return to a live event and was emceed for the second year in a … Learn More
