Prior to the closure of the U.S. Capitol, and led by the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA), Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) joined a broad coalition of groups including coastal shipping operators, dredging contractors, local governments and recreational boating … Learn More
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and NOAA’s Marine Debris Program announced $8.2 million in six new grants for the assessment, removal and proper disposal of marine debris that was caused by hurricanes Michael and Florence in Florida and North Carolina, … Learn More
The arrival of the Coronavirus or COVID-19 has brought uncertain times to people across the world who are worried about their health and safety and about their businesses and budgets. The marina industry has not been spared and what the impact will … Learn More
On March 7, approximately 1,200 volunteers participated in the 43rd 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 National Marine Suppliers and organized by the Marine Industries Association of South … Learn More
ValvTect™ Petroleum Products announced that The Barcadere Marina, George Town, Cayman Islands, is the recipient of the 2019 ValvTect™ International Marina of the Year award. A young Cayman islander named Neville Scott dreamed of building a new marina in an area that … Learn More
For fiscal year 2021, the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program will have approximately $20 million in funds available to local governments, port agencies, public and private marinas, and boat clubs to build facilities for attracting and supporting transient boaters. The program funnels … Learn More
America’s Boating Club (formerly US Power Squadrons) honored three squadrons with its Distinguished Civic Service Awards at its annual meeting held in Jacksonville, Florida. Sponsored by Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the awards are given annually to club squadrons … Learn More
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced new board positions and members. Starting March 1, Jeff Pontius took over as RBFF’s board chairman. Pontius has been a member of the board for more than 10 years, bringing his experience as president … Learn More
Two marinas in Rock Hall passed inspection by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to earn the Maryland Clean Marina Award. Gratitude Marina and Osprey Point Marina met the award criteria, bringing the total number of Clean Marinas and Clean Marina Partners to 151 — about … Learn More
The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is accepting grant applications to help local public entities enhance safety on California’s waterways, and protect them from abandoned and unwanted vessels. The application period for the grant programs, Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment (BSEE) … Learn More
