Internationally recognized coastal engineer, Jack Cox, who recently joined consulting firm, Edgewater Resources as Director of Engineering, has been appointed by the Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses (PIANC) as the U.S. primary representative, helping set the global standards for building and … Learn More
Marine Marketers of America (MMA) is accepting entries for the 2019 Neptune Awards competition, a recognition program for marine marketers in North America. The annual contest, now in its 12th year, is open to any company or organization producing and publishing marine … Learn More
The Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® Innovation Awards program is accepting submissions. The program provides the opportunity for eligible exhibitors to enter new products into 26 product categories. 2020 Innovation Award winners will be announced and honored during the Miami Boat Show’s Innovation Breakfast on … Learn More
The American Boat Builder and Repairer Association (ABBRA) is bringing two of its most popular courses to Newport, Rhode Island, in January 2020, hosted by IYRS (International Yacht Restoration School) School of Technology & Trades. The courses, Marine Service Manager TM, from … Learn More
Trex Company, a manufacturer of high-performance, wood-alternative decking and railing, and outdoor living products, has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Frederick County, Virginia. Trex is expanding its manufacturing capacity with the addition of a new decking plant situated adjacent … Learn More
Safe Harbor Marinas has acquired Hideaway Bay Marina in Flowery Branch, Georgia, and increased its portfolio of assets to 90 facilities across 20 states. The addition of Hideaway Bay is part of the company’s ongoing strategic expansion and diversification of its holdings. “We’re so … Learn More
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Eichinger confirmed the commitment of $8 million in state funds for the pre-construction, engineering and design phase of a multifaceted barrier system to prevent invasive Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. In a November … Learn More
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) elected its 2019–2020 officers and board of directors. All are independent manufacturers’ sales representatives who work in the commercial and recreational marine markets. Patrick Churchman of Midwest Outdoor Marketing became NMRA president and Scott Kolodny of … Learn More
America’s Boating Club® announced the launch of its new website, which is designed to be a better resource for current and future members. The culmination of a two-year re-branding campaign, the new website features a streamlined design that is compatible with the color … Learn More
Owners, operators and designers are invited to submit marina projects for this year’s Marina Excellence Design “Jack Nichol” Award. The PIANC Award, administered by PIANC’s Recreational Navigation Commission (RecCom), is an international award that recognizes excellence in the design of marinas and … Learn More
