The Landing School in Arundel, Maine, is hosting its annual Job Fair on April 13. Representative from about 20 boat shops and yards from around the country will have direct access to students who will graduate and be available for employment in … Learn More
An action alert has been issued through Boating United to tell President Trump and his administration to protect the boating industry from ethanol. The president is evaluating changes to the Renewable Fuels Standard, the law that mandates ethanol in the country’s fuel … Learn More
Hall of Fame Marina in Fort Lauderdale is dedicating its National Marina Day this year to the students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the site of February’s school shooting. Cadets from the school’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program will … Learn More
A Boating United alert has been issued for the marine industry to contact its legislators to tell them the proposed aluminum tariffs are unacceptable. There are now two different tariffs on aluminum. The first is a worldwide 10 percent tariff, and the … Learn More
The start date for a ban on the sale and use of copper antifoulant paint in Washington has been delayed for three years. The law originally was to go into effect January 1 of this year, but the Washington Department of Ecology … Learn More
Maryland Clean Marina has certified its 152nd marina, Orchard Beach Marina. The facility passed an inspection and met the criteria for operations, such as emergency preparedness, stormwater management, and waste containment and disposal. The marina promotes recycling of used antifreeze and oil … Learn More
“Massachusetts KIDS Boating Day” will be held June 2 to 10. The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) encourages businesses and organizations to hold youth boating and fishing events to introduce kids to these life-long activities. This is the second year MMTA has … Learn More
The New York Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program has $200,000 available in grants for Great Lakes ecosystem-based management projects. The grant program, administered by New York Sea Grant and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, offers up to $25,000 for … Learn More
Applications are being accepted by the U.S. Coast Guard for membership on the National Boating Safety Advisory Council. The National Boating Safety Advisory Council is a federal advisory committee that advises the U.S. Coast Guard on boating safety regulations and other major … Learn More
Safe Harbors Marina, LLC awarded a contract to Petroleum Marine Construction, LLC, a marina fueling design/build firm from Florida, to rehabilitate 12 marina fuel distribution systems. The project, at the former Brewer Yacht Yards and Marinas, included closing the existing marina fuel facilities … Learn More
