The Gowrie Group, an independent insurance agency, has announced its sponsorship of the 2020 Southern New England Marine Industry Environmental Conference, which is being hosted by Rhode Island Marine Trades (RIMTA), Connecticut Marine Trades Association (CMTA) and Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA). … Learn More
PIANC USA Young Professionals Commission (YP Com) is seeking a new co-chair for the group. As co-chair, the ideal candidate would help plan regional and national activities to support U.S. YPs; represent PIANC USA at PIANC international events; share PIANC emails and … Learn More
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) has been awarded a $500,000 grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a coalition of scientists from around the country to study the impact of storms, sea-level rise, and climate change … Learn More
Media from around the world docked in Miami to attend the 2020 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show to highlight the boat show and the boating industry overall. Here’s a look at some of the highlights: Fox Business– shot live from the … Learn More
The Marine Recreation Association has scheduled the first in its series of Regional Training Seminars for marina operators and management staff, focused on the importance of verifying and interpreting various insurance coverages that should be required. This training session will guide attendees … Learn More
The Ohio Marina Conference will be held on February 27 at 9:00 a.m. at the Catawba Island Club in Port Clinton, Ohio. The event, sponsored by Ohio Sea Grant, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Lake Erie Marine Trades Association and the Catawba … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in partnership with the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) hosted the 3rd annual Career Day & Job Fair on February 14 at the 65th annual Progressive New England Boat Show. The boating industry has more than … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) honored Carl Blackwell and Joe Lewis, Mount Dora Boating Center & Marina, with the 2020 Charles Chapman Award, most notably for their leadership as Grow Boating president and chairman, respectively, dedicating their careers to getting new … Learn More
Marine Marketers of America (MMA) announced the winners of the 2019 Neptune Awards for Marine Marketing Excellence during the Miami Boat Show. “Winning a Neptune Award communicates the highest level of marketing achievement in the boating industry,” MMA President Wanda Kenton Smith … Learn More
Representatives John Katko (R-NY) and Anthony Brindisi (D-NY) have introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure critical water infrastructure projects are funded on an equitable, sustainable and needs based system. The Safer Harbors for Our Recreation Economy Act (SHORE Act) would require the U.S. Army Corps … Learn More
