With the start of the water sports season, the organizers of boot 2021, the world’s leading water sports trade fair, are also gearing up its preparations. Boot will be held from January 23 to 31, 2021 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. … Learn More
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDOH) has provided guidance to marinas, boatyards and yacht clubs to clarify the protocols that must be in place in order to allow patrons access to their vessels during the COVID-19 crisis. The general guidelines … Learn More
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and P&O Marinas announce the postponement of ICOMIA World Marinas Conference to October 2021, in Dubai, due to the uncertainties and challenges the COVID-19 pandemic poses. ICOMIA, along with the event host and organizer … Learn More
As June signifies the beginning of Great Outdoors Month®, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) shares what its partners are doing to celebrate public lands and waters, and the recreation economy. This year, many organizations have adapted their events to account for the effects of COVID-19 … Learn More
PIANC USA is seeking candidates for the following new PIANC Working Groups: MarCom Working Group 232 on “Metocean-related risks during the construction of marine works” – this Working Group will provide a guidance document on marine climate risks and risk management directly … Learn More
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
