The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has started a Young Professionals Group (YPG) to bring together industry personnel under the age of 40 from diverse backgrounds in marine electronics. The new group’s goal is to attract, retain and promote diversity in the … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) published its 59th supplement of Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, which covers all major boat systems and provides the industry with the latest in boat building and repair standards. ABYC standards are … Learn More
A comprehensive marine finance market study of lending trends and operations in the United States has been released by the National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA). The 2019 Annual Statistical Report provides detailed data relating to the industry’s two leading retail business line … Learn More
Registration is open for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association’s (AIWA) 20th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Savannah, Georgia, November 21 to 22. The meeting will take place at The DeSoto Savannah Hotel and will celebrate 20 years of AIWA as the Unified Voice … Learn More
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is asking the public for comments on plans to issue permits for two new marinas on Norris Reservoir at Powell River in Campbell County, Tennessee. Details on the proposed Deerfield and Woodson Marinas are found in draft environmental assessments posted at www.tva.com/nepa. … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council’s “Marine Service Technology: Educator Training Conference” ended July 25, bringing 60 attendees together to work toward boosting the marine workforce for the future. Margaret Podlich, ABYC Foundation executive director and conference organizer, was “thrilled with the … Learn More
The National Governors Association (NGA) has launched the Outdoor Recreation Learning Network to help governors and their staff leverage their states’ unique natural, cultural and historical outdoor recreation resources to advance economic, workforce, health and environmental benefits. The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) … Learn More
METSTRADE and RAI Amsterdam announce the opening of entries for the 29th edition of the DAME Design Award. Participation is open to manufacturers and authorized suppliers who are registered as exhibitors or co-exhibitors at the METSTRADE Show. Applications will be accepted until … Learn More
For the fourth year in a row, West Marine has announced the names of nonprofit organizations across the country that will each receive $1,500 in grant awards for a total of $40,500. West Marine selected 27 nonprofits during the most recent grant … Learn More
Each year, an estimated 18 billion pounds of plastic is dumped into oceans from coastal regions. According to a study by the World Economic Forum, at the current rate of pollution, there will be more plastics than fish, by weight, in the … Learn More