The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving toward permitting the sale of E15 (15 percent ethanol) fuels during the summer ozone season (June 1 to September 15). E15’s summertime ban was implemented years ago to address concerns over its contribution to ground … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has created two new opportunities for NMMA members to help expand awareness for jobs in boating and engage/educate companies in solutions to recruit new hires. At the end of June, NMMA is participating in the annual … Learn More
After a nearly year-long process, the St. Lucie County and Derecktor Shipyards have signed a long-term agreement for the development and operation of a megayacht maintenance, repair and refit facility at the Port of Fort Pierce. The new shipyard will be designed … Learn More
Westrec Marinas’ founder and CEO, Michael M. Sachs died at his home on April 11, days shy of his 78th birthday. A graduate of the University of Illinois (B.S., Accounting, 1962) and Stanford University Law School (J.D., 1965), Sachs was also a … Learn More
With a range of free materials available, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water can help marinas, clubs, fuel docks, town or waterfront business become Life Jacket Loaner locations or can promote existing loaner sites. The BoatUS Foundation Life Jacket … Learn More
The ICOMIA Marinas Group’s policy paper on marina concessions/lease renewals is now available from the ICOMIA Library. This policy paper reviews details of current marina concession/lease contracts and recommends ways to increase the certainty of investments in marinas, while allowing the delivery of … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) will hold its inaugural “Marine Service Technology: Educator Training Conference” from July 23 to 25, in Annapolis, Maryland. The three-day conference will feature topics to enhance the knowledge, delivery and support of marine instructors and … Learn More
A pilot project by recreational marine industry businesses in the state of Rhode Island aims to finally find a solution for recycling boats. Today the most common way to dispose of an old boat is to crush and bury the pieces in … Learn More
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has launched an online extreme weather preparedness course for marinas. The course is applicable for marinas anywhere in the world susceptible to weather events induced by extreme wind, rain or temperature. While hurricanes, cyclones or typhoons are … Learn More
New York Sea Grant has released a new guide “Erosion Management for New York’s Great Lakes Shoreline.” The 16-page guide can be downloaded for free online at http://bit.ly/2IoF1F4 or requested from New York Sea Grant at 315-312-3042. “Erosion is a natural process … Learn More
