The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) announced the release of two new videos highlighting the boating industry, with a focus on industry jobs in Massachusetts. The videos will lead the viewer to the Massachusetts Marine Trades Educational Trust (MMTET) website: http://massboatingcareers.com. Recognizing … Learn More
There are new engine cutoff device wear requirements for recreational boat operators as part of the January 1, 2021, passage of the National Defense Authorization Act that included a U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization. These devices, commonly referred to as engine cutoff switches … Learn More
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the country’s leading outdoor recreation coalition, is holding a briefing with Hill staff and leaders of the outdoor recreation industry as they outline the $788 billion industry’s objectives and priorities for 2021 and beyond. The event will be … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced their second-year collaboration on the industry-wide Get On Board consumer marketing campaign to recruit and retain new participants during the upcoming fishing and boating season. … Learn More
2021 marks the 70 plus years since the founding of Ward’s Marine Electric (WME). Founded in 1950, family-owned WME is an industry-leading marine electrical company based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The company provides dockside and shipyard service for power distribution systems on … Learn More
The $330 million redevelopment of Dana Point Harbor has moved one large step forward with Bellwether Financial Group – regional developer, global marina builder and operator – receiving the California Coastal Commission development permit, jumpstarting the harbor revitalization. The massive mixed-use project … Learn More
NMMA honored Will Keene, owner of Edson International, with the 2021 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award that recognizes individuals who’ve made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity and personal motivation. The award was presented during NMMA’s State of the … Learn More
The ABYC Foundation announced their second Educator Training Conference, to be held July 20 to 22, in a virtual format. The “train-the-trainer” event is designed for high school and post-secondary instructors and administrators who are either teaching, or are thinking about teaching marine … Learn More
On March 6 and 7 approximately 800 volunteers participated in the kick-off weekend of the 44th Annual Broward County Waterway Cleanup, the county’s largest and longest-running environmental event. Presented by the Florida Inland Navigation District (F.I.N.D.) and organized by the Marine Industries … Learn More
2020 was both a historic year for retail boat sales and a disruptive year for boat builders working to meet the heightened demand and replenish record low inventories amid challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s latest Monthly … Learn More
